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Defunct Crypto Hedge Fund 3AC Insists on Taking Part in Genesis Mediation

The defunct crypto hedge fund has claimed over $1 billion against Genesis, which itself filed for bankruptcy in January.

Three Arrows Capital has made claims against Genesis (aitoff/Pixabay)

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FTX Examiner Appointment Referred to Court of Appeals by District Judge

The U.S. government is pushing to have an independent inquiry into the crypto exchange despite concerns over cost.

New FTX CEO John J. Ray III (C-Span)

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Fahrenheit Wins Bid to Acquire Assets of Insolvent Crypto Lender Celsius

The Arrington Capital-backed grouping beat fellow bidder NovaWulf for Celsius’ assets, with the Blockchain Recovery Investment Consortium selected as back-up.

Fahrenheit won the auction for bankrupt crypto lender Celsius (Pixabay)

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Crypto Lender BlockFi Ordered by U.S. Court to Withdraw Communication on Unapproved Reorganization Plan

A U.S. bankruptcy court ordered the estate to issue a letter saying that statements relating to a May 13 disclosure were not authorized, and that it was not allowed to solicit support for a reorganization plan at the time.

BlockFi CEO Zac Prince at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

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U.S. Court Asked to Reverse Decision to Not Appoint Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy

A Delaware bankruptcy court judge had previously denied a motion to appoint a neutral examiner to avoid a lengthy and costly investigation that would slow the progress of the bankruptcy proceedings.

Oklahoma's new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining (Unsplash)

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Fahrenheit Consortium Is Lead Bidder in Bankruptcy Auction for Celsius Assets

The assets include a loan portfolio, mining rigs and infrastrsucture and cryptocurrency worth as much as $2 billion.

(Pixabay)

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BlockFi Claims Against FTX, Alameda 'Largest Driver' of More Than $1B in Asset Recoveries, Firm Says

The litigation supporting claims against the bankrupt crypto lender's commercial counterparties is set to make a difference "in excess of $1 billion" to creditors, court filings say.

(Pixabay)

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BlockFi Customers Can Be Repaid $300M Held in Custodial Accounts, Judge Says

A further $375 million that users tried to transfer out of interest-bearing accounts after Nov. 10 still belongs to the estate, Bankruptcy Judge Michael Kaplan said

BlockFi CEO Zac Prince at Consensus 2019 (CoinDesk)

Finance

U.S. Internal Revenue Service Files Claims Worth $44 Billion Against FTX Bankruptcy

The largest of the claims includes a $20.4 billion claim against Alameda Research LLC, which details nearly $20 billion in unpaid partnership taxes.

The Internal Revenue Service has shared the form that U.S. taxpayers will be using soon to report their crypto gains. (Shutterstock)

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Bittrex’s U.S., Maltese Arms Processed $425M in Withdrawals Since April 1, Attorney Says

The company filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this week, but says no customer funds were re-used and that liabilities meet assets

Oklahoma's new laws protect Oklahomans’ right to self-custody their crypto and prevent the state and local governments from banning crypto mining (Unsplash)