Unchained Will FTX Customers Ever Recover Their Assets? Two Insolvency Experts Weigh In - Ep. 420
Nov 15, 2022
Wassielawyer, a restructuring and insolvency lawyer, and Thomas Braziel, founder of 507 Capital, dive deep into the chaotic bankruptcy of FTX. They discuss the potential recovery of assets for affected customers and the convoluted nature of FTX's balance sheet. Wassielawyer argues that Alameda is effectively dead and explores the legal intricacies of FTX's international bankruptcy. The conversation also touches on the impact of the recent $600 million hack and creative recovery solutions like tokenizing liabilities.
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FTX Bankruptcy in Delaware
- FTX filed for bankruptcy in Delaware, despite being a Bahamian company.
- This is beneficial due to Delaware's experience with complex cases and robust legal framework.
Alameda's Risky Balance Sheet
- Alameda's balance sheet was heavily reliant on FTT, a token created by FTX.
- This created systemic risk when FTT's price collapsed, triggering FTX's downfall.
FTX Bankruptcy Complexity
- FTX's bankruptcy is complex due to missing assets, numerous entities, and unusual assets listed.
- The main concerns are the missing funds, the corporate structure, and the nature of the assets.