Alameda Moves $352K WLD to Binance Amid $12.7B Court Order

Alameda Research recently transferred 205,387 WLD tokens, valued at approximately $352,000, to Binance. This marks Alameda’s first significant movement of WLD to a centralized exchange (CEX). The transaction was highlighted by Arkham Intelligence, a platform that tracks blockchain activity and offers deep insights into various entities’ transactions.

This transaction follows a crucial order from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York, requiring FTX Trading and Alameda Research to pay $12.7 billion in monetary relief to fraud victims. This order resolves the Commodity Futures Trading Commission’s (CFTC) litigation against these entities.

The court’s order mandates FTX and Alameda Research pay $8.7 billion in restitution and $4 billion in disgorgement. This financial obligation results from Alameda’s unauthorized use of FTX customer assets, as outlined in the consent order. Notably, FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in March, and FTX filed for bankruptcy in November 2022. Despite these challenges, Alameda Research continues to manage its remaining assets, including the WLD tokens.

The recent WLD transfer to Binance was conducted at 1:03 AM UTC+8, as confirmed by Wu Blockchain. Despite the hefty payment order, Alameda still holds approximately 24.8 million WLD tokens, valued at around $43.89 million. 

Market participants are closely monitoring the broader implications of this transfer, especially as Alameda and FTX work to meet their debt obligations. This transfer could be a precursor to further asset liquidations as Alameda Research attempts to stabilize its financial situation while complying with the court’s order. Additionally, the consent order from the CFTC notes that FTX’s customers were not made aware that Alameda was using their deposited assets, further complicating the situation.

As Alameda Research continues to manage its remaining assets, the crypto community is watching closely for further developments. Especially how these actions will impact the value of WLD and other holdings. The situation remains fluid, and Alameda’s next moves will likely have significant repercussions in the crypto market.