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Ana Paula Pereira4 hours agoFTX sues LayerZero Labs, seeks to recover over $21M moved prior to bankruptcyFTX is seeking the cancellation of agreements made days before it collapsed, as well as the return of millions transferred to LayerZero Labs and its affiliates.1624 Total views21 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsJoin us on social networksBankrupt crypto exchange FTX has filed a lawsuit against cross-chain protocol LayerZero Labs, seeking to recover $21 million in funds that were allegedly illegally withdrawn prior to FTX"s shutdown in November 2022, according to court documents filed on September 9.


The case traces back to transactions made from January to May 2022, between Alameda Ventures — the venture capital arm of Alameda Research, FTX"s sister company — and LayerZero.


According to the court filing, Alameda Ventures paid more than $70 million in two transactions to acquire a stake of roughly 4.92% in LayerZero. Also, in March, Alameda Ventures paid another $25 million for 100 million STG tokens at a public auction, to be distributed over a period of six months beginning in March 2023.Super excited to work with @LayerZero_Labs!

They"re building out a key missing piece of crypto infrastructure--cross-chain liquidity.

And more importantly, they"re doing a great job of building great products. https://t.co/TvEC6sfpeE— SBF (@SBF_FTX) March 30, 2022


Amidst these transactions, in February, LayerZero loaned $45 million to Alameda Ventures’ parent, Alameda Research, under a promissory note bearing an annual interest rate of 8%.


When FTX"s crisis unfolded in early November, LayerZerosought a deal for the return of its stake owned by Alameda. The agreement included the return of shares to LayerZero in exchange for the forgiveness of the $45 million loan. Another deal related to 100 million STG tokens was also reached, which LayerZero purchased back at a discount for $10 million on Nov. 9. This transaction, however, was never completed. LayerZero did not pay for the tokens, and Alameda Ventures did not transfer the tokens.put simply

we did indeed buy all of the tokens (back)

better is better

- RAZ & Bryan https://t.co/anBSloYRLV— raz (@ryanzarick) November 10, 2022


FTX alleges in the lawsuit that LayerZero exploited Alameda Ventures during a liquidity crisis:"LayerZero was well aware that Alameda Research was facing a liquidity crisis and, within about 24 hours, negotiated a fire-sale transaction with Caroline Ellison, Alameda Research’s then-CEO.”


Along with the agreements’ cancellation, the complaint seeks recovery of funds withdrawn days before FTX bankruptcy filing, including approximately $21.37 million from LayerZero Labs, as well as $13.07 million from Ari Litan, its former chief operating officer, and $6.65 million from a subsidiary, Skip & Goose.


LayerZero Labs isn"t the first company to be sued by FTX. The bankrupt company is also attempting to recoup billions in funds from transactions made by a number of subsidiaries before the collapse of its conglomerate.


Cointelegraph reached out to LayerZero Labs, but did not receive a response at the time of publication. The lawsuit is not related to LayerZero Power Systems, a company that owns the LayerZero trademark and does not operate in the crypto industry.  


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