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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Technology
Alex Hern UK technology editor

FTX’s former CEO claims crypto exchange is still solvent

Representations of cryptocurrencies are seen in front of displayed FTX logo and decreasing stock graph
Despite being ousted as the chief executive, Sam Bankman-Fried is still trying to raise capital for a rescue package for FTX. Photograph: Dado Ruvić/Reuters

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former chief executive of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has claimed the company he founded is still solvent, even as its new boss, who oversaw the final days of Enron, begins the formal bankruptcy process.

In a series of tweets posted overnight on Tuesday, Bankman-Fried insisted the company had about $9bn (£7.6bn) of assets, in a mixture of semi-liquid and illiquid holdings, while owing customers only $8bn.

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