{"id":22928,"date":"2023-08-16T08:52:53","date_gmt":"2023-08-16T08:52:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/prime-trust-files-for-chapter-11-protection-following-customer-fund-shortfall\/"},"modified":"2023-08-16T08:52:53","modified_gmt":"2023-08-16T08:52:53","slug":"prime-trust-files-for-chapter-11-protection-following-customer-fund-shortfall","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/crowdfundjunction.com\/blog\/prime-trust-files-for-chapter-11-protection-following-customer-fund-shortfall\/","title":{"rendered":"Prime Trust Files for Chapter 11 Protection Following Customer Fund Shortfall"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org )<\/b><br \/>\n<\/p>\n<div>\n<p>In order to get Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the state of Delaware, Prime Trust, a significant participant in the field of Bitcoin custody services, has taken this action. This tactical action follows a recent occurrence with a shortfall in consumer payments. The change raises concerns about its broader effects on the crypto custodial market.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Evolving Financial Landscape<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>According to the petition, which was made on August 15, Prime Trust is dealing with a large financial deficit. The company\u2019s statement lists between 25,000 and 50,000 creditors, highlighting the vast scope of its debts. The custodian\u2019s predicted liabilities, which are in the $100 million to $500 million range, are more than its anticipated assets, which are in the $50 million to $100 million range.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong>177% up to 5BTC + 77 <strong> Free Spins<\/strong>!<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of 177% + 77 Free Spins <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/troubled-crypto-lender-celsius-files-for-chapter-11-bankrupcty\/\">Prime Trust stated its goals for the duration of Chapter 11<\/a> protection in a formal press release. The business wants to take advantage of this time to conduct a thorough analysis of all strategic options, including possible asset and operational sales. Furthermore, it is clear that the custodian is focused on maintaining its employment since it plans to file motions to continue paying its employees\u2019 wages and benefits.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Creditors and Entities | A Complex Web of Claims<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>The complicated network of financial responsibilities that Prime Trust must deal with is also made clear by its Chapter 11 petition. Top unsecured creditors of the Custodian stake claims totaling to around $105 million, with the largest single claim amounting to $55 million. This intricate situation involves prominent organizations including Prime Core Technologies Inc., Prime Trust, LLC, Prime Digital LLC, and Prime IRA LLC.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Regulatory Intervention and Receivership<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Regulatory action started a series of events that eventually led to Prime Trust filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The custodian\u2019s perilous financial situation and its inability to recognize customer withdrawals were cited in a cease and desist order issued by Nevada\u2019s business regulator on June 21. The regulator then applied for the court to put Prime Trust into receivership on June 26. On July 18, the court granted the regulator\u2019s request.<\/p>\n<div class=\"main-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative mb-4\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-items box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"box-100 space-org-3-item relative border-tb mt-1 \">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-ins box-100 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms box-25 relative\">\n<div class=\"space-org-3-item-terms-ins box-100 text-center relative\"> <strong>350% or 5BTC + <strong>150 Spins!<\/strong><\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>New players only. Exclusive Welcome Bonus of 350% + 150 Free Spins <\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>The huge difference between the custodian\u2019s assets and obligations was what made the custodian consent to this petition. When the petition was filed, Prime Trust was dealing with fiat commitments totaling more over $85 million, while its holdings were at only $2.9 million. The corporation showed a similar difference in the world of digital assets, owing over $69.5 million in cryptocurrency while keeping holdings of around $68.6 million.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/igaming.org\/crypto\/prime-trust-files-for-chapter-11-protection-following-customer-fund-shortfall\/\">Source link <\/a><br \/>\n<br \/><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(Originally posted on : Crypto News &#8211; iGaming.org ) In order to get Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the state of Delaware, Prime Trust, a significant participant in the field of Bitcoin custody services, has taken this action. This tactical action follows a recent occurrence with a shortfall in consumer payments. 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