Alameda Sues Grayscale and DCG to Allow Redemptions, Reduce Fees

Alameda has filed a lawsuit against Grayscale and DCG, seeking to allow redemptions and reduce fees.

Alameda Research, the sister company of FTX, has filed a lawsuit against Grayscale Investments for injunctive relief to release over $250 million in asset value for FTX Debtor’s customers and creditors.

[{"selector":"#anim-52c4fb41-2b3c-4e08-8209-0f7c8e13632d [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(34.179687404002955%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] Alameda Research filed a lawsuit in Delaware's Court of Chancery against Grayscale Investments, Grayscale CEO Michael Sonnenshein, Digital Currency Group (DCG), and DCG CEO Barry Silbert, alleging claims and seeking injunctive relief for over $250 million in asset value for FTX Debtor's customers and creditors. Arrow

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[{"selector":"#anim-a133f4c7-6e57-48ff-b989-83498f2df151 [data-leaf-element=\"true\"]","keyframes":{"transform":["translate3d(-31.26665175133565%, 0, 0)","translate3d(0%, 0, 0)"]},"delay":0,"duration":2000,"easing":"cubic-bezier(.3,0,.55,1)","fill":"both"}] At present, the value of FTX Debtors shares is much lower than it would be if Grayscale reduces its fees and permits redemptions; the shares would be valued at least at $550 million or around 90% more than their current value, according to the complaint. Arrow

"John Ray, CEO and CRO of FTX Debtors, said they will use all available tools to maximize recoveries for customers and creditors, aiming to unlock value suppressed by Grayscale's self-dealing and improper redemption ban."

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