TX is currently in the process of reorganization under the United States bankruptcy code. The cryptocurrency exchange has presented to the CFTC the commission’s proposed settlement that would entail FTX to pay $12.7 billion to their creditors. Regarding the settlements proposed, $4 billion is for disgorgement and $8 Billion will be set aside for restitution, with possible deductions from other bankruptcy related payments.
Settlement Details
The proposal consists of a few conditions that must be followed. First FTX would be given credit toward the restitution amount for distributions given to FTX.com and FTX.US and to Alameda Research lenders in the bankruptcy proceedings under Chapter 11 policy. Moreover credits towards the amount of disgorgement would also be dollar-for-dollar corresponding to distributions associated with the CFTC’s claims in these cases. What is more, it is specified that FTX cannot utilize money that is not available and no civil monetary penalty shall be claimed by the CFTC.
Legal and Financial Implications
The CFTC whips FTX's largest creditors originally demanded $52 Billion for civil penalties and restitution. If FTX receives approval for its reorganization plan, this settlement could especially sharply lessen the company’s obligations. Furthermore, the settlement will reach a constructive discharge insofar as further litigation and related expenses to help retain value for creditors.
Moving Forward
The precise approval of the settlement rests on the CFTC decision that is anticipated before a hearing on August 6 of July, as well as the confirmation of FX's reorganization plan. The following are aspects of FTX’s strategy based on its ongoing bankruptcy: creditor recovery; and efficient process of business bankruptcy. In this case, the interventions are not only aimed at trying to avoid further such losses but to maintain stability as to the larger effects on the cryptocurrency economy.
