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The Coin Rise 2025-01-31 16:31:25

LayerZero Ends Legal Battle with FTX Estate

LayerZero Labs, a blockchain technology company, has officially settled its legal dispute with the FTX bankruptcy estate. This development ends a two-year battle over financial transactions made before FTX’s collapse. Both parties have resolved their claims over the disputed funds with the settlement. In a recent X post, LayerZero Labs CEO and co-founder Bryan Pellegrino announced the agreement, expressing relief over the resolution. A Conflict Over Alameda Research Transactions The legal clash began in 2023 when the FTX estate filed a lawsuit against LayerZero Labs. The bone of contention was a deal made between LayerZero and Alameda Research just days before FTX’s bankruptcy. At the time, Alameda, FTX’s sister company led by CEO Caroline Ellison, had agreed to sell back a 5% stake in LayerZero, valued at $150 million. In return, LayerZero forgave a $45 million loan Alameda owed. However, the FTX estate took issue with the transactions, claiming they were fraudulent. The estate argued that Alameda, already on the brink of insolvency, made these transfers in a way that harmed creditors. LayerZero denied any wrongdoing, calling the accusations “unsubstantiated.” Pellegrino, the CEO of LayerZero, defended the company’s actions, saying they were eager to resolve the issue but faced resistance from FTX. The Settlement and What It Means for LayerZero LayerZero’s decision to settle represents a shift in the company’s strategy. Pellegrino explained the rationale behind the settlement, emphasizing that the dispute was ultimately not between LayerZero and FTX. Rather, it was between LayerZero and FTX’s creditors, although it was an issue they were part of, too. With the lawsuit behind them, LayerZero can now direct its energy toward building its core business rather than continuing to battle in courtrooms. Known for its cross-chain messaging protocol, LayerZero is poised to continue innovating in decentralized finance (DeFi). Its focus on interoperability and bridging various blockchain ecosystems could be a game-changer as the market matures. The FTX Estate’s Long Legal Battle LayerZero’s lawsuit was not the only legal issue the FTX estate faced. After the exchange’s collapse, the estate was embroiled in several lawsuits from different parties, all claiming damages from FTX’s mismanagement. Some of the more high-profile cases have involved significant claims from other crypto projects, such as Celsius , and individuals who lost substantial investments. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces several fraud and conspiracy charges. His trial has become a key part of the legal battles related to the FTX bankruptcy. The FTX estate continues its broader efforts to recover assets and pay back creditors affected by one of the largest financial collapses in crypto history. The post LayerZero Ends Legal Battle with FTX Estate appeared first on TheCoinrise.com .

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