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More than two and a half years after its collapse, FTX is moving forward with its next phase of repayments. The FTX Recovery Trust announced it will begin disbursing over $5 billion starting May 30, with transfers expected to be completed within 1 to 3 business days through BitGo and Kraken.
Second Wave of Repayments Underway
Not all FTX users will receive funds in this round. According to the exchange’s reorganization plan, five distinct “convenience classes” will receive between 54% and 120% of their eligible claims. If all claims are valid, total repayments could reach $16 billion.
Controversy Over Valuation Dates
FTX made its first batch of repayments on February 18, totaling about $1.2 billion. However, many users have criticized the repayment calculations, which are based on crypto prices at the time of bankruptcy. Since then, Bitcoin has surged more than 400%, from $20,000 to over $100,000.
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Still, the plan suggests 98% of creditors will receive at least 118% of their claim value in cash.
Legal Chapter Nears Conclusion
The repayments come as legal proceedings around Sam Bankman-Fried and his associates reach their end. SBF received 25 years in prison, while other executives including Caroline Ellison, Ryan Salame, Nishad Singh, and Gary Wang were also sentenced. Salame’s wife, Michelle Bond, faces separate charges.
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