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FTX sues Binance and ex-CEO Changpeng Zhao, alleging $1.8Bln in fraud

  • By Al Mayadeen English
  • Source: Agencies
  • 11 Nov 2024 23:13
3 Min Read

The suit alleges that FTX management fraudulently transferred $1.8 billion in funds to Binance and its executives during Binance's exit as an FTX stakeholder.

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In the latest chapter of the cryptocurrency industry's escalating legal battles, the now-bankrupt crypto firm FTX has launched a lawsuit against rival exchange Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, commonly known as CZ.

The suit, filed in Delaware, alleges that FTX management fraudulently transferred $1.8 billion in funds to Binance and its executives during Binance's exit as an FTX stakeholder. FTX estate administrators claim that these funds rightfully belong to FTX creditors and seek to recover $1.76 billion, as well as additional compensatory and punitive damages.

The case centers around Binance's 2019 acquisition of a significant stake in FTX and its subsequent decision to sell back its shares to FTX in 2021. According to the lawsuit, this repurchase was funded by FTX's trading arm, Alameda Research, using tokens valued at $1.76 billion.

FTX now contends that Alameda was insolvent at the time, making the transaction financially improper. By filing this lawsuit, FTX administrators hope to reclaim assets they allege were "wrongfully transferred" at the expense of FTX's creditors.

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In response to FTX's claims, Binance has dismissed the allegations as "meritless." A spokesperson from Binance said the company "will vigorously defend" itself, adding that the lawsuit lacks credible evidence of misconduct by Binance and its executives.

The response underscores the tension and rivalry between these two major exchanges, which had previously been seen as potential partners within the cryptocurrency ecosystem.

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The lawsuit adds yet another layer to the FTX-Binance rivalry, which has intensified since FTX's collapse in late 2022. FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was subsequently convicted of fraud for misappropriating $8 billion in customer funds and sentenced to 25 years in prison.

Notably, Changpeng Zhao and Binance had briefly explored a rescue acquisition of FTX's non-U.S. unit to stabilize the troubled exchange in 2022, only to withdraw the offer after reviewing FTX's financials, which ultimately exposed a significant shortfall.

Regulatory and Legal Challenges for Cryptocurrency's Major Players

This legal dispute has broader implications for the cryptocurrency industry, as it comes amid increasing scrutiny from global regulators and the judiciary.

Zhao, who recently served a four-month prison sentence after pleading guilty to money laundering violations, is not only facing FTX's allegations but is also facing regulatory challenges in the US  and other jurisdictions.

Experts say that this lawsuit conveys the increasing legal and financial pressures cryptocurrency companies face as governments tighten regulations to address market transparency, investor protections, and anti-money-laundering practices.

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