The long-awaited repayment process for FTX creditors is set to begin on January 3, 2025, following the approval of a reorganization plan.
Announced on December 16, the plan outlines an initial distribution phase, with eligible users expected to receive funds within 60 days of the start date, provided certain conditions are met.
Crypto firms BitGo and Kraken will manage the distribution, with more customer groups to follow in later phases.
Priority will be given to smaller claims, with users owed $50,000 or less receiving up to 119% of their account value. BitGo CEO Mike Belshe reaffirmed the firm’s commitment to assisting in the recovery process.
FTX’s collapse in November 2022, sparked by a liquidity crisis, led to high-profile legal battles and criminal convictions for key executives, including founder Sam Bankman-Fried.
Since then, debtors have been recovering assets through clawbacks and legal actions, aiming to repay creditors and close one of crypto’s largest bankruptcy cases.
Growing economic uncertainty is pushing investors and central banks toward gold, with fears of a weakening U.S. dollar driving demand for the precious metal, according to Daan Struyven, Goldman Sachs’ co-head of global commodities research.
A recent survey commissioned by Grayscale Investments reveals that affluent investors are playing a significant role in the growing adoption of cryptocurrency in the United States.
The SEC is reconsidering a proposed rule that would impose stricter requirements on how investment advisors handle cryptocurrency custody.
President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto policies have sparked global debate, with many in the U.S. praising them while Europe expresses concern over potential financial instability.