FTX Reaches Landmark Settlement with Bahamian Liquidators

FTX Trading, the bankrupt crypto exchange, has announced a significant settlement with the liquidators of its Bahamian unit, a decision that addresses a long-standing dispute over its bankruptcy proceedings. The settlement, reached under the leadership of CEO John Ray, who succeeded founder Sam Bankman-Fried, represents a pivotal move towards resolving the exchange's financial turmoil. Under the terms of the agreement, FTX and FTX Digital Markets will pool their assets and harmonize customer claim valuations to ensure equitable treatment in both the U.S. and Bahamian insolvency processes. This agreement allows most customers to choose between seeking repayment from U.S. bankruptcy or Bahamian liquidation processes. The resolution is designed to expedite the return of funds to customers, avoiding prolonged litigation and expense, and marks an essential milestone in FTX's efforts to repay its 9 million customers, who face billions in potential losses. The settlement will lead to the liquidation of certain FTX assets, including real estate in the Bahamas, and the handling of specific litigation claims by the Bahamian liquidators. Additionally, FTX's proprietary crypto token FTT will be treated as equity in FTX, which will be nullified in the company's bankruptcy, addressing a previous point of contention over the token's value.

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