The Problem & Opportunity

Why we need the BFX Trust

Around $70million (face value) of BFX tokens have been created by Bitfinex to represent the socialised losses caused by the theft of 119,756 BTC from the company. Bitfinex have announced publicly that they will redeem these tokens at face value ($1 each) as soon as they can.

They have also announced that the BFX tokens *may* be convertible to equity upon request and if eligibility requirements are met. Given there are thousands of BFX token owners, only a small number will be able to convert their holdings into direct equity.  It is likely that only accredited investors with a large quantities of BFX tokens will be allowed to convert.

Our intention is to create a way for the smaller & non-accredited BFX token holders to gain an indirect equity interest in Bitfinex – via the BFX Trust – should they believe in the company’s prospects.  Should enough BFX tokenholders support the BFX Trust, it may become the largest single shareholder in Bitfinex. As BFX tokens are converted to equity, the less debt Bitfinex has and the more likely it will be profitable in the future.

A market has already been created to allow those wishing to buy/sell to trade without delay.  At the time of writing, BFX tokens are trading at a significant discount to face value.

The Bitfinex Token Trust's structure

The BFX Trust deed is registered on the Island of St. Kitts & Nevis. The trustee is the Nevis IBC company ‘Crypto Trustees Limited’ with director Alistair Milne

What we can offer

With BFXTrust, non-accredited investors may hold a beneficial interest in the equity of Bitfinex. Collectively, it is be one of the largest shareholders in Bitfinex. The trustee represents all settlors' interests and there are no double taxation issues. Beneficiaries of the trust will receive receive dividends / sale proceeds in cryptocurrency or Tether USD.
Confidentiality

We handle all information shared with us discretely, and you will not appear on any share register.

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Flexibility

Payments, such as dividends, are made directly to your Bitfinex account for your free use.

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Security

You do not need to be an accredited investor and you may elect other beneficiaries instead of yourself.

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A 'special purpose crypto' trust?

The BFX Trust exists for the sole purpose of converting BFX Tokens into equity in the Bitfinex exchange.
We will use crypto-assets & blockchain technology to handle distributions to BFXTrust beneficiaries.
Crypto Assets

BFX Trust beneficiaries may choose how they want to receive any distributions out of the trust.  E.g. Bitcoin or Tether USD

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Blockchain

All transactions out of the trust to beneficiaries will be recorded on a blockchain so may be verified by both parties

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Independence

Neither the BFX Trust nor its beneficiaries will be obliged to operate a traditional banking account

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