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FTX Files Lawsuit Against LayerZero Labs to Reclaim $21 Million

BlockNews Team by BlockNews Team
September 12, 2023
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  • FTX has filed a lawsuit against LayerZero Labs aiming to reclaim over $21 million, stemming from allegations of illegitimate transactions and a controversial deal.
  • LayerZero CEO Bryan Pellegrino refutes FTX’s claims, emphasizing attempts to settle the dispute amicably.
  • FTX has launched numerous lawsuits as part of a wider strategy to recover billions lost through alleged fraudulent activities and asset withdrawals during its financial crisis.

The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has instituted a lawsuit against LayerZero Labs, a cross-chain protocol firm. The litigation seeks to recover a substantial amount of over $21 million allegedly illegitimately withdrawn just days before FTX declared bankruptcy in November 2022. The origin of this dispute harks back to transactions carried out between January and May 2022, involving Alameda Ventures, FTX’s sister company, and LayerZero Labs.

FTX’s argument pivots on an accusation that LayerZero took advantage of Alameda Ventures during a financial crunch, hastily negotiating a fire-sale deal. According to the complaint, LayerZero was on a quest to secure the return of a stake owned by Alameda Ventures in exchange for forgiving a $45 million loan, alongside an additional controversial deal surrounding 100 million STG tokens.

However, LayerZero’s CEO, Bryan Pellegrino, has robustly contested these claims, highlighting them as unsubstantiated and emphasizing the firm’s efforts to settle the ownership dispute amicably, efforts that have supposedly been met with silence from FTX.

Broader Implications and FTX’s Strategy

This legal endeavor doesn’t stand alone; it is one part of FTX’s broader strategy to claw back funds in an attempt to alleviate the financial chaos ensuing from its bankruptcy. The strategy is characterized by numerous lawsuits, targeting organizations and individuals alike, with a notable case being against Genesis, a bankrupt crypto lender, from which FTX is trying to recoup around $4 billion.

FTX’s lawsuit portrays a detailed narrative of alleged fraudulent deals and illegitimate asset withdrawals spearheaded by LayerZero. The complaint goes so far as to delineate withdrawals made by LayerZero’s former Chief Operating Officer Ari Litan, amounting to over $13 million, and a subsidiary’s withdrawal surpassing $6 million.

FTX’s aggressive legal approach extends further, aiming to retrieve billions through a series of lawsuits, including targeting Genesis and even former executives, touching on immense amounts invested in various ventures and substantial political donations. The underlying argument in these actions remains constant: the accused took advantage of FTX during a liquidity crisis, leveraging insider knowledge for personal gain.

A Tumultuous Road Ahead

As FTX embarks on this legal journey, a tumultuous road lies ahead, punctuated with high-stake battles in courtrooms. Bryan Pellegrino, in a defiant rebuttal on social media platform X, condemned the lawsuit as laden with baseless allegations, hinting at a strategy deployed by FTX to not settle issues but elongate the legal process, thereby amassing legal fees.

The brewing storm between FTX and LayerZero is but a glimpse into the intricate web of lawsuits that the bankrupt crypto exchange finds itself embroiled in, with aims to reclaim funds from various quarters, including celebrity endorsers and sports teams, an endeavor that underlines the complexity of the crypto industry’s financial landscape.

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