Genesis’s Bankruptcy Plans Go Down the Drain, Liquidation Mode Activated

U.S. Government Criticizes Genesis' New Liquidation Plan as a Significant Shift

US Government Genesis’ New Liquidation Plan is a Big Change

Well folks, it seems that Genesis, the crypto lender, has hit a bit of a snag in their bankruptcy proceedings. The U.S. government just revealed that Genesis has done a complete 180 on their plans, shifting gears from reorganization to good old-fashioned liquidation. Talk about a change of heart!

Now, this little switcheroo comes hot on the heels of a lawsuit filed by the New York Attorney General (NYAG) against Genesis and its parent company, Digital Currency Group (DCG). And let me tell you, this change of plans could spell even more delays in the wind-up process, according to the eagle-eyed U.S. Trustee William Harrington.

In a filing, Harrington pointed out that the previous plan involved selling off assets, giving the debtors a chance to start fresh, and organizing any unsold assets for the claim holders’ benefit. But hold on to your hats because Genesis has only gone and scrapped that whole idea. Now it’s all about liquidation, baby!

Harrington claimed that these “substantial and material modifications” to the plan will require creditors to take some extra time to absorb what the heck just happened. Honestly, who can blame them? It’s like sitting down for a gourmet meal and suddenly being served a mystery meat sandwich. You need a moment to process that disappointment.

But let’s not forget, the real problem at the heart of this bankruptcy saga is the whopping $1.65 billion that Genesis is owed by DCG. And it seems that a sweet deal between the two is no longer on the table due to the NYAG’s accusations of fraud. Ah, the drama, my friends! The accused parties, DCG, Genesis, and business partner Gemini, have vehemently denied the charges, but the plot thickens.

Now, whether or not you’re a creditor in this whole debacle, one thing’s for sure: things just got a whole lot messier. So grab your popcorn and get comfortable, because this rollercoaster of a bankruptcy case is far from over.

And hey, if you’re like me and find all this blockchain drama fascinating, stay tuned for more updates. Just remember to keep your investments safe and your sense of humor intact!

We will continue to update Blocking; if you have any questions or suggestions, please contact us!

Share:

Was this article helpful?

93 out of 132 found this helpful

Discover more

Finance

Hong Kong's new encryption regulations come into effect: taking stock of the "first batch of pioneers"

Web3 has attracted the attention of integrated institutions, exchanges, project parties, and even traditional financi...

Blockchain

Guide to landing Web3.0 in Hong Kong Cyberport: How to receive a subsidy of 1.3 million and a free office?

If you want to establish a Web3 enterprise, how can you smoothly settle in Cyberport and obtain subsidies exceeding o...

Market

Why did the SEC reject the approval of a bitcoin ETF for spot trading? Will BlackRock's attempt be successful this time?

Asset management giant BlackRock will submit an application for a Bitcoin ETF (Exchange-Traded Fund) and use Coinbase...

Blockchain

New rules for persuading withdrawals or selling shells for revenue? OSL reportedly withdraws from the Hong Kong Web3 "gold rush".

Author: Blocking, Climber On July 5th, Tencent News' "Qianwang" reported that OSL, a compliant virtual asset trading ...

Blockchain

US Securities and Exchange Commission postpones three bitcoin ETF rulings again

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) announced on Monday that it has postponed a decision on three bitcoin...

Blockchain

Bitcoin ETF countdown, Yes or No?

The US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed a final decision on the Bitcoin ETF to enter the countdown. ...