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The recent development in the bankruptcy proceedings of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX marks a significant step towards repaying its creditors. FTX has received court approval to divest its nearly 8% stake in the AI startup Anthropic Holdings, a move that could inject over $1 billion into its assets designated for creditor repayment. This decision, rendered by Delaware Bankruptcy Court Judge John Dorsey on February 22, reveals FTX’s ongoing commitment to settling debts, emphasizing the substantial potential recovery for users and other creditors from its investment portfolio.
Anthropic, recognized for its pioneering AI technology and recently appraised at a hefty $15 billion, represents a considerable investment by FTX, made before it spiraled into financial chaos. The stake, initially costing FTX around $530 million in April 2022, has since appreciated significantly, illustrating the sharp increase in the value of FTX’s investment. Despite challenges, including objections from customers who argued the shares were bought with misappropriated funds, a compromise was reached, allowing the sale to proceed. These developments underscore FTX’s broader strategy to liquidate its holdings, abandon any revival plans, and focus squarely on maximizing returns to its creditors, a crucial step to mend the financial wreckage left in the wake of its collapse.
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