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BlockFi announced its emergence from bankruptcy and the availability of withdrawal services. In a blog post, the platform revealed its plans to repay some of its creditors and recover assets from firms that owe them.
Withdrawals Now Open for Wallet Customers
According to BlockFi's announcement, nearly all Wallet customers can now access their accounts and submit withdrawal requests, reports Cointelegraph. By doing so, they can initiate the withdrawal process and allow the BlockFi team to proceed accordingly. Reuters noted that this significant development comes as BlockFi continues its efforts to settle debts and process claims.
This recent update will benefit BlockFi's Interest Account (BIA) and Loan customers. Although withdrawals for these accounts are not yet available, the platform assured that preparations are underway for initial asset distributions.
The first distributions are expected to occur in early 2024, with subsequent distributions depending on BlockFi's success in the FTX bankruptcy litigation and other factors.
Recovering Assets and Processing Claims
BlockFi's emergence from bankruptcy grants the platform opportunities to recover assets from other firms it believes have outstanding debts to settle. Notably, bankrupt crypto platforms like Three Arrows Capital and FTX fall under this category.
Additionally, the crypto lender can continue distributing assets to its creditors while processing pending claims.
Back in mid-2022, BlockFi faced liquidity issues following the collapse of the Terra stablecoin. FTX stepped in to rescue BlockFi with a $400 million credit line but later faced bankruptcy in November, subsequently affecting BlockFi's operations. However, the recent court approval of a plan to wind down the company and repay creditors has allowed BlockFi to resolve the situation.
BlockFi's Repayment Process and U.S. Court Rulings
On August 17, a U.S. court granted permission for BlockFi to repay U.S.-based Wallet customers as part of the approved bankruptcy plan. Notably, at that time, withdrawals were still restricted for U.S. customers. However, BlockFi's withdrawal FAQ now includes a crucial update stating that international users can initiate withdrawals, marking a significant step forward.
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