FTX-Associated Wallets Shift Millions in Crypto
Blockchain tracking firm Lookonchain has discovered that three crypto wallets linked to the FTX exchange and its trading arm Alameda have moved more than $100 million worth of stablecoins to major exchanges.
The wallets transferred $69.64 million worth of Tether (USDT) to one address, sending $43 million worth of USDT to Coinbase, Binance, and Kraken. In addition, the wallets sent $75.94 million worth of Circle’s stablecoin, US Dollar Coin (USDC), to a Coinbase Custody wallet.
Lookonchain emphasized that these wallets are significant because they were used to collect all FTX/Alameda assets after the exchange’s collapse in 2022.
The 3 addresses related to FTX/Alameda transferred 69.64M $USDT to the address "0xad6e", among which 43M $USDT was transferred to #Coinbase, #Binance and #Kraken.
And transferred 75.94M $USDC to #Coinbase Custody Wallet. pic.twitter.com/MqvCA87ItD
— Lookonchain (@lookonchain) March 14, 2023
Last November, FTX filed for bankruptcy and halted customer withdrawals after its native asset crashed. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is currently facing charges of defrauding investors and mishandling customer assets.
The movement of such a significant amount of funds from the wallets has raised questions about the potential impact on the broader crypto market and the reasons for the transfers.
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Some analysts speculate that the wallets may sell off assets to cover expenses or pay back creditors. Others suggest that the transfers could be part of a larger plan to relaunch the exchange or to establish a new platform.
However, there is no official statement from FTX or Alameda regarding the transfers.
Overall, the movement of funds from FTX-related wallets highlights the ongoing challenges and risks associated with the cryptocurrency industry, particularly regarding security, regulation, and transparency.
Alexander Stefanov
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