Genesis, the parent company of Genesis Global Holdco LLC, has received court approval to distribute $3 billion in cash and crypto assets to its creditors. This payout covers approximately 77% of the total value of customer claims. Notably, Digital Currency Group (DCG) will not be among the entities receiving payments.
Genesis Bankruptcy: Impact of Three Arrows Capital and FTX Collapses
Genesis and its subsidiaries filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in New York in January 2023, following significant losses from the collapses of Three Arrows Capital and FTX. At the time, over $3.5 billion was owed to the company's top 50 creditors. Initially, there were doubts about customers being reimbursed fully and the promptness of the bankruptcy proceedings.
Genesis Bankruptcy Claims: Trading Trends and Recovery Rates
Since then, Genesis claims have seen fluctuations. Bitcoin or ether claims above $10 million are trading between 97-110%, while smaller claims under $1 million range from 74-94%. Fiat currency or stablecoin claims are trading between 89-91% for accounts valued between $1-10 million and 73-88% for claims under $1 million.
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Judge Blocks DCG Payout Amid Genesis Bankruptcy Proceedings
Judge Sean Lane stated in the filing that DCG, Genesis's parent company, will not be receiving payouts as an equity holder due to insufficient value in the company's estates after paying unsecured creditors. Despite DCG's proposal to cap customer claims at the value of cryptocurrencies as of January 2023, it was deemed unfeasible. DCG had assumed $1.1 billion of Genesis's debt from the Three Arrows Capital collapse with a 10-year promissory note, but this did not cover the losses, leading to scrutiny of DCG's financial practices.
DCG and Genesis Settle: Repayment Plan Addresses $620 Million Loan Dispute
DCG and Genesis reached a repayment plan in November 2023, with DCG having paid $227.3 million so far and committing to another $275 million by April. This settlement resolves a lawsuit over $620 million in loans, reflecting ongoing efforts to address financial obligations and legal disputes between the two companies.