On November 11, 2022, FTX, the world’s third-largest cryptocurrency exchange, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States. Reports suggest that the exchange might have a shortfall of as much as US$8 billion. The collapse has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, undermined investor confidence and led to renewed calls for authorities to accelerate the implementation of fit-for-purpose regulations.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
USA, Derivatives, Insolvency & Restructuring, Litigation, White Collar Crime, Eversheds Sutherland (US) LLP, Cryptocurrency, Anti-money laundering, US Securities and Exchange Commission, European Commission, Commodity Futures Trading Commission (USA)
The Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 2010 received Royal Assent on 25 March 2010. The Act modernises the Third Parties (Rights against Insurers) Act 1930 by streamlining the procedure by which a third party claimant can recover compensation from the insurer of a defendant.
United Kingdom, Insolvency & Restructuring, Insurance, RPC, Bankruptcy, Costs in English law, Legal personality, Debt, Liquidation, Unsecured creditor, Insolvency Act 1986 (UK), Court of Appeal of England & Wales