FTX seeks to claw back donations to politicians and charities

Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange had reputation for corporate philanthropy to tune of hundreds of millions of dollars

FTX, the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, has started trying to claw back payments made by its former management to politicians, celebrities and charities, as it continues to progress through bankruptcy proceedings in the US.

FTX intends to commence actions before the bankruptcy court to require the return of such payments, with interest accruing from the date any action is commenced", the company said, sharing an email address - FTXrepay@ftx.us - that recipients could use to voluntarily return money.