FTX begins $900 million payout round as six-month countdown starts for creditors
FTX begins its fifth distribution on July 31, releasing $900 million to eligible creditors. Payments sent via BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer will arrive within three business days for holders meeting the June 16 record date requirements. Cumulative recoveries reach 105% for Class 5A Dotcom customer claims. Allowed claim holders yet to finish provider onboarding have six months starting July 31 to complete verification or permanently forfeit their funds.
Key takeaways
- 1FTX starts distributing $900 million in its fifth round on July 31.
- 2Approved creditors receive funds through BitGo, Kraken, or Payoneer within three business days.
- 3Un-onboarded allowed claim holders have six months from July 31 to complete setup before forfeiting funds.
Why it matters
Continued FTX payouts release significant dollar liquidity back into global crypto markets while setting strict compliance deadlines for claim recovery. Unclaimed distributions risked being forfeited highlight the operational burden placed on retail creditors recovering bankruptcy assets.
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