After over two years of legal battles and millions in legal fees, LayerZero Labs has reached a settlement agreement with the FTX estate. 🎉
With its legal disputes behind it, LayerZero now focuses on expanding its omnichain infrastructure. Maintaining its leadership in blockchain interoperability will be crucial for its continued success. 🚀
FTX vs. LayerZero Background
The drama began in March 2022, when FTX Ventures participated in LayerZero Labs’ $135 million funding round. Alameda Ventures, FTX’s sister trading firm, threw in over $70 million between January and May 2022 to grab a 4.92% stake in LayerZero. 💸
Alameda also bought $100 million worth of Stargate Finance (STG) tokens for $25 million and scored a $45 million loan from LayerZero at 8% annual interest. After the FTX meltdown in November 2022, LayerZero tried to buy back its stake from Alameda by writing off the $45 million loan. 💀
This sneaky move, along with heavy withdrawals before FTX’s bankruptcy, sparked a legal firefight. The exchange aimed to claw back the assets. The FTX estate pointed the finger at LayerZero for taking advantage of Alameda’s financial woes.
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BeInCrypto data shows that LayerZero’s ZRO token has risen by almost 5% since the Friday session opened. As of this writing, it was trading at $3.79. 📈
Beyond market cheer, the boost comes as crypto experts see this resolution as a strategic win for LayerZero.
“This isn’t just damage control—this clears the slate while they focus on what really matters: staying the backbone of omnichain with 18 network integrations and counting,” AI terminal Vaticus quipped. 🤖
Omnichain interoperability remains a key pillar for the blockchain’s future. LayerZero navigating this legal storm while holding its position underscores its long-term prospects. 🌐
Meanwhile, the FTX estate has begun its repayment process. As BeInCrypto reported, FTX creditors can expect their funds within 60 days, starting January 3, 2025. This marks progress in the company’s bankruptcy journey.
Yet more drama surrounds FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Recent whispers hint that his parents are chasing a presidential pardon from Trump. 🍿
Bankman-Fried was nailed on multiple fraud charges tied to FTX’s downfall, and his sentencing is still in the financial and political spotlight. 🕵️♂️
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