{"id":14686,"date":"2024-03-07T07:35:32","date_gmt":"2024-03-07T07:35:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/coinengineer.io\/blog\/?p=14686"},"modified":"2024-03-07T07:35:32","modified_gmt":"2024-03-07T07:35:32","slug":"blockfi-settles-with-ftx-alameda-estates-for-874-5m","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/blockfi-settles-with-ftx-alameda-estates-for-874-5m\/","title":{"rendered":"BlockFi Settles With FTX, Alameda Estates for $874.5M"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>BlockFi, the bankrupt crypto lender entangled in the fallout from FTX&#8217;s collapse, has reached a landmark agreement with FTX and Alameda Research, as part of its bankruptcy and restructuring efforts. According to recent court filings, BlockFi has secured an &#8220;in principle&#8221; agreement with the estates of FTX and Alameda Research, totaling nearly $1 billion. This development holds significant promise for BlockFi&#8217;s customers, potentially leading to full value recovery.<\/p>\n<p>Under the terms of the settlement, <a href=\"https:\/\/coinengineer.net\/blog\/blockfi-and-three-arrows-capital-3ac-reach-settlement\/\">BlockFi<\/a> stands to receive $874.5 million in claims against FTX and Alameda Research. Notably, $250 million will be designated as a secured claim, prioritizing BlockFi&#8217;s repayment following FTX&#8217;s anticipated exit from bankruptcy, contingent upon approval from creditors.<\/p>\n<p>In exchange, FTX will withdraw its claims against BlockFi, facilitating the payout of BlockFi&#8217;s remaining claims in alignment with FTX&#8217;s restructuring plan. However, final approval from a judge is still pending.<\/p>\n<p>Kenneth Aulet, a partner at Brown Rudnick representing the Committee of Unsecured Creditors, expressed satisfaction with the outcome, emphasizing the protection of BlockFi&#8217;s claims against FTX and the resolution of potential clawback claims. This agreement is hailed as a boon for BlockFi&#8217;s customers and creditors alike.<\/p>\n<p>The relationship between FTX, Alameda, and BlockFi has been intricate and interconnected. BlockFi had secured a $400 million credit line from FTX, while FTX, operating as West Realm Shires, emerged as one of BlockFi&#8217;s primary creditors with a $275 million claim.<\/p>\n<p>The negotiated settlement is hailed as a significant victory for BlockFi and its customers, surpassing initial expectations outlined in the bankruptcy plan. Crucially, it reallocates resources earmarked for potential litigation with FTX towards customer distributions, ensuring a more favorable outcome for all parties involved.<\/p>\n<div class=\"markdown markdown-main-panel ui-v2-enabled\" dir=\"ltr\">\n<p><em>Also, you can freely share your thoughts and comments about the topic in the comment section. 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