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Former LedgerPrime employees launch new digital asset hedge fund

Former LedgerPrime personnel have initiated Split Capital, a hedge fund focusing on long-term investments in liquid digital tokens. The venture was initiated by LedgerPrime alumni Zaheer Ebtikar and Michael Churchouse, along with Nai Boonkongkird. Shiliang Tang, the former chief investment officer at LedgerPrime, will advise the fund. Reported first by Fortune, Split Capital presents a unique approach to its investment strategy. Unlike many venture capital firms active in crypto, which tend to divest quickly once digital asset s become liquid, Split Capital aims to take a longer-term perspective on token investments. This strategy is intended for investors willing to commit to the crypto market over an extended period. It's been a long time coming but I'm thrilled to announce the official launch of Split Capital, a liquid digital asset s fund. Split Capital, as a concept, has been in my mind for years now and it's been a dream to finally see it come to fruition.ht...

Liquidators demand $1.3m from Three Arrows Capital founders

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The liquidators of the bankrupt ‘digital currency’ hedge fund Three Arrows Capital (3AC) seek $1.3 billion from its founders , Zhu Su and Kyle Davies. According to sources, the New York advisory firm Teneo, appointed as liquidators, alleges that the requested amount corresponds to the losses incurred by the duo before the hedge fund’s collapse. In a meeting held on June 27, the liquidators devised strategies for the ongoing liquidation process. Three Arrows Capital liquidators are seeking to recover $1.3 billion from the co- founders of the failed crypto hedge fund https://t.co/ycXkzBs1zy — Bloomberg Crypto (@crypto) July 1, 2023 Ever since the downfall of the Three Arrows Capital hedge fund a year ago, the liquidators have persistently pursued Davies and Zhu, accusing them of evading cooperation, thereby complicating the liquidation proceedings. Teneo previously sought legal action against Davies in a New York court, accusing him of willful contempt and ...

Voyager to settle with Execs who approved ~$1B loan to 3AC

In early 2022, crypto lender Voyager Digital issued a default notice against Three Arrows Capital for failing to repay a loan worth approximately $650 million. Per the official documents, 3AC had a debt of 15,250 Bitcoin and 350 million USDC to Voyager Digital. However, the loaned crypto was valued at almost $1 billion [to be precise, $935 million] in April 2022. When Voyager filed for bankruptcy protection earlier this year, it stated that 3AC’s loan default was a major factor that instigated its insolvency. Read More: Crypto Lending Firm Three Arrows Capital Gets Notice; $650M Debt Settlement recommendation Now according to reports, Voyager Digital’s internal special committee has proposed to settle claims against company executives who flashed a green light with minimal due diligence for the loan to the failed crypto hedge fund . According to the court filing, Voyager said that pursuing litigation against Chief Executive Officer Stephen Ehrlich and anothe...