US Government Realizes $627M from FTX-Anthropic Shares Sale
The US government sold shares of AI firm Anthropic seized from FTX for $627M, now worth nearly $4B.
The US government sold shares of AI firm Anthropic seized from FTX for $627M, now worth nearly $4B. JUST (JST) is trading at ₹13.38 ($0.1406), down 0.1% since this brief published. This is an original Token Times brief synthesising 2 outlets (ZyCrypto, TronWeekly), with their figures cross-checked, plus live market data, as of Wed, 28 Oct 2026 21:00:02 UTC.
This transaction highlights the rapid valuation changes in AI startups and the complexities of asset liquidation in high-growth sectors. It also underscores the challenges faced by bankruptcy trustees in maximizing creditor recoveries amidst volatile market conditions.
- US government sold Anthropic shares for $627M, now valued at $3.94B.
- Proceeds support FTX creditor recovery efforts.
- Anthropic plans to go public on Nasdaq, boosting its valuation.
Both ZyCrypto and TronWeekly report that the US government sold a large block of Anthropic shares originally seized from FTX for $627 million. They agree that the same shares are now valued at $3.94 billion, reflecting the AI sector's rapid growth. However, TronWeekly specifically mentions that the sale was intended to support FTX creditor recovery, a detail not emphasized by ZyCrypto. Both outlets highlight Anthropic's upcoming Nasdaq IPO as a factor in the company's valuation increase.
The US government has sold a significant stake in AI startup Anthropic, which was originally seized from the collapsed FTX cryptocurrency exchange, for $627 million. This information has been corroborated by both ZyCrypto and TronWeekly.
The shares, which were part of FTX's assets, were sold to aid in the recovery process for the exchange's creditors. This sale comes at a time when Anthropic is preparing for a public listing on the Nasdaq, which has significantly boosted its valuation.
While the $627 million sale price is substantial, it represents a fraction of the current value of the shares. Both outlets report that the same stake is now worth approximately $3.94 billion, underscoring the rapid growth and high valuation of AI companies in today's market.
This transaction highlights the challenges faced by bankruptcy trustees in liquidating assets in high-growth sectors. The valuation of Anthropic's shares has increased dramatically in a short period, reflecting the broader trends in the AI industry.
In the current market context, with the total crypto market cap at $2.81 trillion and 
Bitcoin up 1.25% in the last 24 hours, the sale of Anthropic shares serves as a reminder of the potential for high returns in emerging tech sectors. The Fear & Greed Index stands at 51, indicating a neutral market sentiment.
Since this brief published about 1 hour ago, JUST (JST) has moved from ₹13.39$0.1407 to ₹13.38$0.1406 — -0.10%.
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At today's peer-to-peer rate, 1 JST ≈ ₹14.57 (about $0.1406), up 1.3% over 24 hours. The rupee itself trades about 8.9% above the official rate on the P2P market, so a Indian buyer's effective cost differs from the headline dollar price.
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US Government Realizes $627M from FTX-Anthropic Shares Sale — questions & answers
How much did the US government sell the Anthropic shares for?
The US government sold the shares for $627 million.
What is the current value of the Anthropic shares?
The shares are currently valued at $3.94 billion.
Why did the US government sell the shares?
The sale was intended to support the recovery process for FTX creditors.
How much is 1 JUST worth in rupee today?
About ₹14.57 at the live peer-to-peer (P2P) USDT rate, which is what Indians typically trade at — equivalent to roughly $0.1406. The rupee price moves with both JST's US-dollar price and the USDT/INR rate; use our JUST in rupee page for any amount.
Has JUST's price moved since this brief was published?
JST is down 0.10% since this brief first published — trading at ₹13.38 ($0.1406) now versus ₹13.39 ($0.1407) at publication. Token Times re-checks this figure against CoinGecko and Binance every 15 minutes.
Which outlets reported this story?
This is an original Token Times brief that synthesises reporting from ZyCrypto, TronWeekly, with the key figures cross-checked for agreement across them. It is not a copy of any one article — follow the source links above for the original reporting.
Original summary — not financial advice. This is an original Token Times brief that summarises a development reported elsewhere and adds live market data for context; it is not the original article and reproduces no part of it. Follow the source link above for full details. Crypto is volatile and high-risk — always do your own research.