FTX’s Proposed Restructuring Plan Offers Repayment and Interest, Faces Criticism
Alameda Research recently made significant cryptocurrency transfers totaling $12 million, raising questions and speculation within the digital asset community. Two wallets linked to Alameda Research, the sister company of the bankrupt FTX exchange, were involved in these transactions. On June 11, PeckShield reported that an Alameda Research address sent 5,000 vBTC, valued at over $2 million, to Wintermute, an algorithmic trading firm. In addition, another wallet associated with Alameda Research transferred 10 million WBTC, worth more than $5.2 million, to Binance.
The motives behind these transfers remain shrouded in mystery, although they coincide with similar movements that took place a month earlier. On May 6, PeckShield observed that two wallets connected to FTX and Alameda Research transferred $8.3 million in cryptocurrency. Specifically, the FTX-linked address sent 860 Tether Gold (XAUT) tokens, valued at over $2 million, to Wintermute. Meanwhile, an Alameda-affiliated wallet moved Ethereum worth $6.3 million to two undisclosed addresses.
These transactions come at a time when creditors of the now-defunct FTX exchange have raised concerns about the proposed restructuring plan. On June 6, FTX creditor activist Sunil Kavuri raised objections, citing discrepancies in the plan’s compliance with the Bankruptcy Code. Creditors argue that the reorganization plan overlooks property rights issues, fails the best interest test, and lacks consistency in debtor liquidation analysis.
FTX Creditors Challenge Reorganization Plan
The objection comes in response to FTX’s announcement on May 7 that it had secured more funds than needed to repay creditors and conclude the bankruptcy proceedings. Despite losses of approximately $11 billion suffered by customers and other affected parties during FTX’s collapse in 2022, the bankruptcy estate has amassed over $16 billion through asset sales and fund consolidations.
Under the proposed restructuring plan, FTX aims to repay 98% of creditors with claims under $50,000 approximately 118% of their allowed claims within 60 days of plan approval. Non-governmental creditors are set to receive their claims in full, along with a 9% interest payment. While the cryptocurrency community has largely welcomed this proposal, some creditors have expressed dissatisfaction with its terms.