Cursor acquisition closes, giving Alameda/FTX estate ~550-575x return
mattturck · x · 2026-08-15
With the official close of the Cursor acquisition deal, Matt Turck highlights the irony: Alameda/FTX is set to return approximately 550-575x to the FTX estate. This marks a massive multiplier from the estate's early investment portfolio amidst the bankruptcy proceedings.
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