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Judge rejects motion to freeze Cred's crypto assets in bankruptcy case
26.11.2020
A U.S. bankruptcy judge has rejected a motion to freeze the assets of beleaguered crypto lending service that was filed by its users
Christine Lagarde: ‘The European Central Bank Cannot Go Bankrupt or Run Out of Money’
24.11.2020
In remarks that highlight flaws of the fiat currency system, the European Central Bank (ECB) president, Christine Lagarde, says the institution cannot go bankrupt even if it incurs losses running into trillions. According to Lagarde, normal bankruptcy rules do not apply to the ECB primarily because...
Bad Loans, Bad Bets, Bad Blood: How Crypto Lender Cred Really Went Bankrupt
12.11.2020
Cred’s bankruptcy filing mainly blames fraud by an outside party. The full picture painted by former employees is more complex, and highlights the risks of the budding crypto lending market
Cred customers demand answers after platform files for bankruptcy
9.11.2020
“We just want to know that our funds are safe,” said one Cred user
Crypto Lender Cred Files for Bankruptcy
8.11.2020
In October, the lender published a cryptic letter saying that it has experienced “irregularities” in the handling of “specific” corporate funds by a “perpetrator of fraudulent activity.”
Quadriga CX Trustee Raises $30 Million for Reimbursements to Creditors, Claimants Want $171 Million Instead
7.11.2020
The trustee of the now-defunct crypto exchange, Quadriga CX says the sell-off of the platform’s assets raised $30 million. This contrasts with the $171 million in claims that has been filed with the trustee by Quadriga creditors. Consequently, Ernst and Young (EY), the accounting firm...
Hedge Funds Failures, Bankruptcies and Pandemic Fatigue
26.10.2020
As cases rise and the U.S. settles in for a fresh wave of COVID-19, the economic fallout from round one is still being felt, from hedge funds to bankruptcies and beyond
Why Are Execs of Bankrupt Companies Being Rewarded With Millions?
14.7.2020
It’s hard to tell people not to be angry with capitalism when the system is rewarding failure with millions of dollars in bankruptcy bonuses
Patrick Byrne
7.6.2020
Patrick Byrne was the CEO of Overstock.com, one of the earliest online retailers to accept bitcoin as payment. Overstock.com is the parent company of blockchain investment firm Medici Ventures and capital markets platform tZERO. Byrne bought Deals.com in 1999 and rebranded the international...
Safety Check: If Crypto Custodian Fails, Clients May Not Get a Full Payout
7.6.2020
Crypto exchanges — not segregating blockchain addresses — could lead to ownership disputes in the event of insolvency, research says
Report: Bankruptcy Law Can Be Unclear When Crypto Custodians Go Belly Up
1.6.2020
The past few years have seen a glut of cryptocurrency exchanges becoming insolvent. But what legal rights do their customers have with regards to the return of their held assets?
Gox Rising Offers $800 per Bitcoin Claim to Buy out Mt Gox Creditors
22.5.2020
Gox Rising has offered to buy out creditor claims from the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange Mt. Gox. The Brock Pierce-led outfit will pay $800 per bitcoin claim, either in BTC or cash, to creditors who are unwilling to wait for the finalization of the ongoing civil litigation. “Our payment...
Switzerland’s Famed “Crypto Valley” Seeks $103 Million Government Bailout
28.4.2020
Switzerland’s “crypto valley” is asking the government for 100 million Swiss francs ($102.7 million) in funding, local media reported. The once flourishing Swiss cryptocurrency industry is struggling to survive following the withdrawal of private equity investors. About 80% of...
FCoin Working to Resume Operations, Promises to Return Lost Funds
27.2.2020
FCoin announces its relaunch, promising to repay all its users
FCoin Blames Poor Auditing for Shutdown, but Others Suspect Exit Scam
22.2.2020
Is FCoin another exit scam in the cryptocurrency exchange scene or is its insolvency simply due to ineptitude on the part of the company?
Major HSBC Layoffs: 35,000 Job Cuts and Massive Restructuring Announced
22.2.2020
Banking giant HSBC has unveiled a major restructuring plan that includes 35,000 job cuts. The move came as the bank’s net profit plunged 53% last year. HSBC is also slashing $100 billion in assets and closing many branches. “This represents one of the deepest restructuring...
Cannabis Buzz Harshed by Regulations, Cash Shortage While Cryptocurrency Is Ready to Light Up
18.2.2020
Recent reports show that major marijuana companies are running out of money, and businesses in Canada are especially in danger of becoming illiquid. Major producers in the weed-friendly nation have just over 6 months of cash on hand, according to the information, and comparable companies in...
London-Based Cryptocurrency Exchange LBX Faces Compulsory Liquidation
9.2.2020
London-based cryptocurrency exchange LBX is the latest digital asset trading venue to face critical difficulties and is now being liquidated. Despite rising crypto prices, which typically lead to an influx of new traders, some regulated exchanges have struggled to survive amidst rising legal fees...
Fortress Renews Offer to Buy Mt Gox Claims for $778 per Coin
21.12.2019
According to reports, the New York-based private equity firm Fortress is offering Mt Gox creditor claims at $778 per coin. The offer is 13.5% lower than what Fortress offered in July and Mt Gox claimants have until December 31 to accept the offer. Also read: Reports Criticize Bitcoin SV Miners...
Canada-Based Crypto Mining Firm Great North Data Files for Bankruptcy
5.12.2019
Crypto mining company Great North Data has reportedly submitted bankruptcy documents, listing millions in liabilities