FTX Sues To Recoup ‘Investments’ From Scaramucci’s SkyBridge

As a seasoned researcher with years of experience navigating complex financial landscapes, I find the ongoing legal battle between FTX and Anthony Scaramucci particularly intriguing. The allegations against Sam Bankman-Fried’s questionable investments, including his relationship with Scaramucci, highlight the murky waters that sometimes hide beneath the glitz and glamour of the crypto world.


FTX’s management, who are handling the bankrupt crypto exchange, have filed a lawsuit against Anthony Scaramucci and his investment firm SkyBridge Capital. The aim is to retrieve money that was previously invested by SBF (Sam Bankman-Fried), the former CEO of FTX. This legal action is part of broader attempts by the FTX bankruptcy team to recover misused funds from the previous leadership and pay off its current creditors.

FTX Deals With Scaramucci Shows No Benefit, Lawyers Claim

As an analyst reviewing the latest developments, I’ve discovered that FTX, the digital asset exchange, filed twenty-three lawsuits in the Delaware bankruptcy court this past Friday. The purpose of these legal actions is to recover funds diverted towards dubious investments allegedly orchestrated by the former FTX CEO and U.S. convict, Bankman-Fried.

As a crypto investor, I’m keeping tabs on the latest developments with FTX. It seems they are now actively working towards recouping funds from various investments made by SBF, which reportedly include high-profile entities like Singaporean exchange Crypto.com and FWD.US – an immigration and justice advocacy group founded by Mark Zuckerberg.

The lawsuit additionally spotlights Sam Bankman-Fried’s involvement with Anthony Scaramucci, a previous White House Communications Director, Goldman Sachs executive, and founder of SkyBridge Capital hedge fund. According to the accusers, the former FTX CEO invested considerable effort and funds into Scaramucci, which did not advantage the defunct exchange but instead aimed at strengthening Bankman-Fried’s influence in politics and conventional finance.

Remarkably, in 2022, SBF invested $67 million in Scaramucci’s SkyBridge, which some considered a “bailout”, as the hedge fund company had experienced a significant drop in its managed assets, losing approximately $7.3 billion since 2015. Later that year, FTX bought a 30% stake in SkyBridge for an unspecified sum, only to declare bankruptcy months afterward. As of now, Scaramucci and other defendants have not responded to the recent lawsuits filed against them.

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FTX Intensifies Funds Recovery Effort Ahead Of Planned Creditor Payout

Under the guidance of John J. Ray III, FTX is putting in substantial work towards recovering assets, as it appears that creditor settlements will begin shortly. Bitcoinist has shared news that the collapsed exchange has reached a deal with Bybit to remove approximately $228 million worth of assets from their UAE-based cryptocurrency trading platform.

In late 2024 and possibly extending into early 2025, the once dominating figure in cryptocurrency trading is projected to distribute a payout worth between $14.4 billion and $16.3 billion to creditors. However, it’s anticipated that only a portion of this sum, ranging from $1.6 billion to $3.2 billion, may return to the crypto market. The remaining claims by creditors are expected to be acquired by credit funds or rendered inaccessible due to Know-Your-Customer (KYC) regulations.

FTX Sues To Recoup ‘Investments’ From Scaramucci’s SkyBridge

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2024-11-10 18:41