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FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange which collapsed spectacularly, has crossed a significant hurdle in its bankruptcy proceedings. The Delaware Bankruptcy Court, under Judge John Dorsey, recently approved its request to liquidate its stake in Anthropic Holdings, an artificial intelligence startup. This move could potentially inject over $1 billion into FTX’s pool of assets intended for repaying its creditors. Anthropic, renowned for its breakthrough AI technology, received a valuation of approximately $15 billion, positioning FTX’s nearly 8% stake at an estimated worth of over $1 billion. This stake was acquired before FTX encountered its financial difficulties, highlighting a substantial return on its initial investment of around $530 million in April 2022.
The decision marks a significant phase in FTX’s ongoing saga to resolve its debts, which came to a head following accusations of misappropriated funds by its co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried. This clearance from the court arrived after FTX managed to address and mitigate concerns raised by a segment of its customer base. This group contended that the shares were bought with misappropriated funds, a claim that gained traction during Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial. In response, FTX negotiated a compromise, allowing for the sale but also permitting these customers to later claim a portion of the proceeds. This strategic step, part of a broader effort to liquidate its assets, underscores FTX’s commitment to repaying its creditors and marks a critical development for stakeholders watching closely to gauge their potential recovery from one of the most dramatic downturns in cryptocurrency history.
