The Cypriot securities regulator has once again extended the suspension of FTX Europe’s operations, allowing customers to withdraw their funds while keeping the platform closed for trading.
Suspension Extended by Another Six Months
The Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC) announced on November 5 that the suspension has been extended until May 30, 2025. This decision prohibits FTX Europe from offering its services, accepting new clients, or advertising in Europe. The regulator is responding to the need to protect client funds and ensure continuity in the restructuring process.
Ban on Operations, But Option to Return Client Funds
FTX Europe is allowed to conduct transactions necessary to return funds to clients, but it cannot expand its services or accept new customers. This suspension has now been extended for the fourth time since the initial operations halt on November 11, 2022, shortly after FTX filed for bankruptcy in the United States.
Brief History of FTX Europe
FTX Europe began operating as a regulated EU investment company offering multi-asset derivative trading only eight months before FTX’s bankruptcy. Following the bankruptcy filing in the U.S., the Cypriot regulator suspended FTX Europe’s license, citing the “suitability of management board members” and the need to protect client assets. Around this time, approximately $600 million in cryptocurrencies was reported to have been drained from FTX wallets.
Sale Back to Original Owners
FTX Europe, originally the Swiss startup Digital Assets AG, was acquired by FTX in 2021 for $323 million. FTX’s restructuring team later attempted to reclaim part of the funds spent on the acquisition due to an alleged “massive overpayment.” This dispute ended with a countersuit from the original owners. In February, an agreement was reached, with FTX selling its European division back to the original founders for $32.7 million.
FTX Europe Website Only for Withdrawals
FTX Europe’s website no longer offers trading, but users can view their balances and request withdrawals. Clients who do not withdraw their funds will see them transferred to a “client segregated account,” where they will be held for up to six years, as indicated in the FAQ section.
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