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Google, UK, FTX and Binance in Crypto News
Google expands its Web3 program with 11 blockchain partners, while the UK government commits $125 million to accelerate its AI readiness. FTX is set to sell LedgerX for $50 million, and Binance.US backs out of a $1 billion Voyager asset purchase, citing regulatory concerns.
US Judge Supports Government Bid to Quash Binance.US's $1 Billion Deal
A US judge has supported the government's bid to stop Binance.US from buying the assets of bankrupt crypto lender Voyager for $1 billion. The judge said the government had a substantial case on the merits, with delays potentially costing the estate up to $10 million per month. The sale had been approved earlier by a US bankruptcy judge, but objections from the US Attorney have put it on hold.
Mark Cuban To Testify On Voyager Marketing
Mark Cuban will be deposed in a class-action lawsuit claiming that he supported Voyager Digital's Ponzi scam. Judge Lisette M. Reid ordered Cuban's complete deposition on February 2 in Dallas, Texas. Plaintiffs' attorneys applauded the judge's denial of Cuban's motions to halt and postpone discovery.
Investors Sell FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, Voyager
A number of investors who lost money as a result of the recent failures of FTX, Celsius, BlockFi, and Voyager Digital are considering transferring their claims to other parties. Nearly 10,000 claims were posted at the time this article was written, including 9,072 claims on Celsius Network, 93 claims on Voyager, 67 claims on FTX, and 23 claims on BlockFi. It has been alleged that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has cashed out a total of $684,000 since he was released on bail.
Voyager Customers Could Get 72% if Bankruptcy Sale Succeeds
Bankrupt crypto lender Voyager may repay customers 72% of their accounts' value if the company can sell itself to digital-asset exchange FTX US.
FTX Wins Bid to Take Over Bankrupt Voyager's Assets
FTX took over bankrupt crypto brokerage Voyager Digital Ltd.'s assets after winning an auction with a bid of about $50 million, the information was shared by people familiar with the matter.
Voyager Digital Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy in New York
Cryptocurrency broker Voyager Digital Ltd. said that it has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in New York.
