FTX to Return $16 Billion to Users: Payouts to Start in March 2025

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FTX to Return $16 Billion to Users Payouts to Start in March 2025
  • FTX to distribute $16 billion to creditors after Chapter 11 Plan approval in 2025.
  • Customers must complete KYC and tax forms to receive FTX distributions by March 2025.
  • Legal outcomes for FTX leaders underscore accountability amid ongoing creditor recoveries.

FTX announced plans to distribute $16 billion in recovered funds to creditors and customers. The company expects to complete its Chapter 11 Plan of Reorganization by January 2025, with initial payouts beginning by March 2025.

This will mark a significant step in the exchange’s efforts to recover from its collapse and compensate affected parties. The process, however, involves global distribution agents and requires comprehensive legal approvals.

Distribution Agent Arrangements Advancing

FTX has outlined specific steps to finalize its reorganization plan, aiming to confirm arrangements with specialized distribution agents by December 2024. These agents will manage the recovery process across supported jurisdictions. 

FTX anticipates announcing the effective date for the plan by the end of December, pending court approval of its Disputed Claims Reserve Amount.

Claim Requirements and Transparency Measures

Additionally, FTX has detailed the requirements for customers to receive their distributions. Claimants must establish an approved account, complete Know Your Customer (KYC) verification, and submit tax forms. 

Transfers of claims made within 45 days of the record date may face administrative delays, with distributions potentially redirected to previous holders. This proactive approach underscores the company’s commitment to transparency and efficiency.

FTX’s reorganization efforts follow a series of legal outcomes involving former executives. Founder Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence, reflecting his role in the exchange’s downfall. 

Read also: FTX Targets High-Profile Individuals in Legal Battle to Recover Funds

Caroline Ellison, the ex-CEO of Alameda Research, received a two-year prison sentence. Other key figures, including Gary Wang and Nisha Singh, received supervised release or other penalties. Significantly, the recovery team, led by Chief Executive Officer John J. Ray III, has already recovered billions for creditors.

FTX projects its reorganization plan will take effect by early January 2025. The first payouts to claim holders in the Convenience Classes will begin within 60 days of the effective date. This strategic timeline reflects meticulous planning and coordination with stakeholders.

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