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BlockFi partners with Coinbase for fund distribution, shuts down web platform

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Amaka Nwaokocha1 hour agoBlockFi partners with Coinbase for fund distribution, shuts down web platformThe plan administrator will continue to use Coinbase for upcoming distribution rounds, potentially involving recovered funds from FTX.390 Total views2 Total sharesListen to article 0:00NewsOwn this piece of crypto historyCollect this article as NFTJoin us on social networksBankrupt crypto lender BlockFi is completing its wind-down of operations, revealing its intention to shut down its web platform in May. BlockFi has partnered with Coinbase to allow clients to access and withdraw funds.


In a blog post, the company stated that its collaboration with Coinbase will enable “eligible BlockFi Interest Accounts (BIA), Retail Loans, and Private Clients” to withdraw their funds.


In November 2022, BlockFi declared bankruptcy following FTX’s collapse, and in 2023, BlockFi announced its closure and outlined plans to return customers’ crypto holdings, with a withdrawal request deadline set for April 28, 2024.


The lender informed clients on Thursday, May 9, that as the deadline to withdraw digital assets from the current estate distribution has passed, they will receive instructions on setting up a Coinbase account to facilitate withdrawals, whether using an existing or new Coinbase account.Source: BlockFi


The company is providing an additional opportunity for verification via the BlockFi platform for those who missed the withdrawal deadline and the May 10 deadline. Clients who do not establish an approved Coinbase account may have their assets liquidated into cash and distributed accordingly.


The plan administrator will continue to use Coinbase for upcoming distribution rounds, potentially involving recovered funds from FTX.


BlockFi stated that it does not intend to partner with any other platforms for cryptocurrency distributions. Therefore, investors are advised to stay cautious to avoid potential scams from third-party entities.


Related:FTX victims describe ‘irreparable harm’ ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing


BlockFi has faced fraudulent activity in the past, with individuals receiving deceptive emails that mimicked legitimate communications, falsely claiming immediate withdrawals of their remaining balances.


BlockFi reached an $875 million in-principle settlement with the estates of FTX and Alameda Research in March. The settlement resolved BlockFi’s claims against FTX, totaling approximately $1 billion, and also saw FTX waive “millions of dollars of avoidance claims and other counterclaims” against BlockFi.


BlockFi’s CEO Zac Prince, who testified as a government witness in Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, said that the actions of the FTX founder directly led to BlockFi’s bankruptcy.


In September 2023, the bankruptcy court approved BlockFi’s Chapter 11 plan to repay its 10,000 creditors. Estimates show BlockFi owes up to $10 billion to over 100,000 creditors, including $1 billion to its three largest creditors and $220 million to bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital.


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