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Bankrupt QuadrigaCX Exchange to Commence 'Interim Distribution' of Funds
10.5.2023
The bankrupt Canadian crypto exchange QuadrigaCX is set to commence an “interim distribution” of funds to creditors, despite only a fraction of the missing funds being recovered.
“In the coming weeks, the Trustee intends to post a Notice to Affected Users providing details about the manner...
Bankrupt crypto exchange QuadrigaCX to start 'interim distribution' of funds
9.5.2023
Despite their best efforts, bankruptcy trustees have only managed to recover a fraction of the $160 million ($215 million Canadian) owed to creditors
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange QuadrigaCX Will Start Interim Distribution for Some User, EY Says
9.5.2023
EY will make the procedure to file the claims public in the coming weeks
UK High Court Rules to Set Aside Interim Proprietary Injunction Against Binance
6.5.2023
A high court in the United Kingdom recently set aside a proprietary injunction that was issued against the crypto exchange Binance. In its application challenging the injunction, Binance said the action had been taken without notice. Binance also said it could not comply with the injunction since...
FTX Finds $7.3 Billion in Liquid Assets; Lawyers Consider Rebooting Shuttered Crypto Exchange
13.4.2023
FTX debtors revealed during a hearing on April 12th that the restructuring team has collected $7.3 billion in liquid assets. The exchange is currently considering a relaunch, according to a lawyer representing the defunct cryptocurrency exchange. Following the announcement, the exchange’s...
Bankrupt Celsius Aims to Raise $14.4 Million From Bitcoin Mining Rig Credits and Coupons
11.2.2023
Defunct cryptocurrency lender Celsius aims to secure more than $14 million from credits and coupons backed by Bitmain, according to an interim CEO Christopher Ferraro in a bankruptcy court filing dated Feb. 9, 2023. Ferraro stated in the filing that the “coupons currently provide no utility...
Wyre Announces Modification of Withdrawal Policy, Pushing Topps to Temporarily Suspend NFT Marketplace Transactions
7.1.2023
Following reports that the crypto payments firm Wyre was shutting down operations, CEO Ioannis Giannaros offered a contradicting story, stating that the firm was merely “scaling back.” Wyre has now announced that it is “modifying” its withdrawal policy, citing the crypto...
Disputed Venezuelan Gold Worth $1.8B in Bank of England Vaults Remains Uncertain After Dissolution of Interim Government
2.1.2023
The status of the Venezuelan gold currently being held by the Bank of England might fall into regulatory limbo after the dissolution of the interim government of Juan Guaido. The 31 tons of gold have been the subject of dispute between the current president Nicolas Maduro and Juan Guaido since...
BTC miner Core Scientific gets interim nod for $37.4M bankruptcy loan
23.12.2022
The loan would allow Core Scientific to keep its mining and hosting operations afloat while it restructures
Celsius had 'insufficient' accounting and operational controls, says examiner
21.11.2022
The examiner revealed that Celsius’ digital assets in its customer’s Custody wallets account officially became underfunded on Jun. 11
Bahamas Regulator Takes Action to Seize FTX’s Cryptocurrencies to ‘Protect’ Clients and Creditors
19.11.2022
The Securities Commission of the Bahamas has ordered crypto exchange FTX to transfer its cryptocurrencies to a wallet controlled by the regulator. The “Urgent interim regulatory action was necessary to protect the interests” of FTX’s clients and creditors, said the regulator....
Report: Genesis Global Trading’s Lending Unit Suspends Withdrawals and New Loan Originations
16.11.2022
Following Blockfi, Liquid Global, and Salt Lending halting withdrawals, reports indicate that Genesis Global Trading’s lending unit has halted customer withdrawals. Genesis’ interim chief executive officer Derar Islim said that the company’s trading and custody units were still operational....
Independent Examiner Ordered to Produce Interim Report About Crypto Lender Celsius
7.10.2022
The report’s findings may affect the court’s decisions about custodial accounts and preference claims
Kraken's Interim CEO on Jesse Powell's Departure, IPO Plans and Crypto Winter
28.9.2022
Dave Ripley joined CoinDesk TV’s “The Hash” to discuss the future of the crypto exchange amid a leadership change
Algorand Foundation outlines $35M exposure to crypto lender Hodlnaut
12.9.2022
The Foundation stated that it is “pursuing all legal remedies to maximize asset recovery.”
Crypto Lender Hodlnaut Placed Under Interim Judicial Management by Singapore Court
30.8.2022
Troubled crypto lender Hodlnaut has been placed under interim judicial management in Singapore three weeks after it was forced to freeze withdrawals due to "difficult market conditions"
Steven Kokinos shifts to Algorand advisory role as company appoints interim CEO
27.7.2022
Former Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos said he will stay on as a senior advisor and be involved in “key projects” related to scaling adoption until 2023
Algorand CEO Steven Kokinos Departs, Interim Replacement Named
27.7.2022
The blockchain said CEO G. Steven Kokinos is departing to pursue other interests
EU Agreement Reached on Anti-money Laundering Rules for Cryptocurrencies
30.6.2022
European institutions have reached an interim consensus on a set of EU regulations that will burden crypto companies with the obligation to help prevent money laundering, among other illicit activities potentially involving digital assets. The progress comes as the Union seeks to comprehensively...
Binance Backs Twitter Takeover with USD 500m, Musk Could Serve as Interim CEO
5.5.2022
The major crypto exchange Binance is backing Elon Musk’s takeover of Twitter with a USD 500m investment, a public filing showed. Meanwhile, Musk might also serve as temporary CEO of Twitter once the takeover is done.
The investment from Binance is among the largest on a list of commitments...