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Unabomber Prosecutor to Conduct FTX Probe Into Law Firm Sullivan and Cromwell’s “Conflicts of Interest”
22.3.2024
Unabomber prosecutor Robert J. Cleary has been approved by a U.S. bankruptcy judge to probe law firm Sullivan and Cromwell’s potential conflicts of interests in relation to FTX. Cleary's appointment marks a significant shift into the collapse of FTX following over a year of calls for an appointment...
FTX to Face Independent Investigation, Federal Appeals Court Rules
22.1.2024
An independent bankruptcy examiner must complete an investigation into the collapse of FTX, a federal appeals court ruled Friday. In violation of U.S. bankruptcy code The ruling, delivered by the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia, argues that to not appoint an independent examiner...
FTX Under New Scrutiny: Appellate Court Orders Independent Investigation
21.1.2024
An independent examiner was initially barred from delving into the FTX bankruptcy case. However, the Third Circuit Court of Appeals in Philadelphia has recently overturned this decision, mandating that the defunct crypto exchange undergo an investigation by an external party. This ruling points...
FTX’s Bankruptcy Fees Already Topped $200M, Court Examiner Says
21.6.2023
Transforming a ‘smoldering heap of wreckage’ can cost good money, Katherine Stadler said
FTX bankruptcy will be ‘very expensive’ but there’s a reason: Auditor
21.6.2023
The legal fees charged in the first months of FTX’s bankruptcy have been examined by an auditor, who has confirmed the case is “on track to be very expensive.”
US Government Presses for Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy Case
31.5.2023
Following the U.S. bankruptcy court judge’s rejection of the U.S. Trustee’s plea to designate an impartial investigator for the FTX bankruptcy case, the government is now appealing this verdict. In essence, the U.S. Trustee’s appeal has been forwarded to the U.S. Third Circuit...
US District Judge sends matter of FTX independent examiner to appellate court
30.5.2023
A bankruptcy judge denied a motion for an independent examiner in February, leading to an appeal that may now go to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit
FTX Examiner Appointment Referred to Court of Appeals by District Judge
30.5.2023
The U.S. government is pushing to have an independent inquiry into the crypto exchange despite concerns over cost
U.S. Court Asked to Reverse Decision to Not Appoint Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy
18.5.2023
A Delaware bankruptcy court judge denied a motion to appoint a neutral examiner to avoid a lengthy and costly investigation that would slow the progress of the bankruptcy proceedings
US trustee appeals FTX bankruptcy judge's ruling to deny appointment of independent examiner
6.3.2023
The legal team for U.S. Trustee Andrew Vara petitioned to have the U.S. District Court consider an appeal for a ruling on an independent examiner in FTX's bankruptcy case
FTX Bankruptcy Examiner Denial Appealed by U.S. Government
6.3.2023
An independent investigation could cost as much as $100 million, the Delaware court has previously been warned
FTX Bankruptcy Judge Denies US Trustee’s Request for Independent Examiner
16.2.2023
The judge presiding over the FTX bankruptcy case has denied the U.S. Trustee’s request to appoint an independent examiner for the ongoing proceedings. The decision comes after judge John Dorsey postponed the ruling last week, citing concerns that the examiner could cost creditors tens...
FTX bankruptcy judge denies US Trustee’s motion to appoint independent examiner
15.2.2023
The U.S. Trustee made arguments including that an examiner was necessary to scrutinize the use of software to conceal FTX's alleged misuse of customer funds
Judge Denies Appointment of Independent Examiner in FTX Bankruptcy
15.2.2023
Delaware bankruptcy court judge sided with the bankrupt crypto exchange and said there is no need to appoint an examiner to conduct "yet another costly investigation that would slow the progress" of the case
Voyager subpoenas FTX and Alameda execs as judge orders fee examiner
8.2.2023
On behalf of Voyager, law firm Kirkland & Ellis subpoenaed four executives from FTX and Alameda requesting an enormous array of documents
FTX Bankruptcy: Judge Delays Decision on Appointing Independent Examiner Amid Cost Concerns
7.2.2023
Judge John Dorsey has delayed his decision on whether to appoint an independent examiner in the FTX case. At the latest hearing, Dorsey acknowledged that the cost to debtors could reach tens of millions of dollars. Currently, the bankruptcy judge is hopeful that the issue will be resolved through...
Independent FTX Examiner Could Cost Crypto Exchange $100M, Court Told
6.2.2023
DOJ-Appointed US Trustee Objects to Subpoena Request in FTX Bankruptcy Case
3.2.2023
Following a request from FTX lawyers to subpoena FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) and members of his family, the U.S. Trustee appointed by the Department of Justice has filed an opposition to the request. The U.S. Trustee explained that the motion would duplicate the efforts of the federally...
Examiner finds customer deception, ‘very Ponzi-like’ use of funds at Celsius
31.1.2023
The court-appointed examiner found many intentional and unintentional shortcomings at the bankrupt crypto lender dating back to its founding
Celsius Used New Customer Funds to Pay for Withdrawals: Independent Examiner
31.1.2023
Shoba Pillay was appointed by a New York bankruptcy court to look at whether the crypto lender operated as a Ponzi scheme