BlockFi Inc. (22-19361)
United States Bankruptcy Court, D. New Jersey
Bankruptcy Information
Document Number
Nov 28, 2022
Text Order: The First Day Matters scheduled for Tuesday, November 29, 2022 will be conducted in-person at the Courthouse and, to the extent parties cannot appear in person, virtually via a Zoom webinar. Parties who wish to present argument remotely via Zoom must request "Presenter Status" by submitting an email to Chambers that includes the following information: Name of Presenter, Email Address of Presenter, Presenter's Affiliation with the Case and/or What Party or Interest the Presenter Represents. If the request is approved, the Presenter will receive appropriate Zoom credentials and further instruction via email. Parties can attend the First Day Proceedings by joining the Zoom webinar (for observation purposes only). The Zoom link and additional information regarding the BlockFi Inc. bankruptcy is available on the Courts website: http://www.njb.uscourts.gov/BlockFi. Signed on 11/28/2022. (wiq)
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Nov 28, 2022
Chapter 11 Voluntary Petition Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. Chapter 11 Debtors Exclusive Right to File a Plan Expires on 03/28/2023. (Attachments: # 1 Consent) (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)
Consent
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion for Joint Administration for the following cases: 22-19361; 22-19363; 22-19365; 22-19366; 22-19367; 22-19368; 22-19370; 22-19371; 22-19374 Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion for Joint Administration
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: To Establish Certain Notice, Case Management and Administrative Procedures Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to File a Consolidated List of Top 50 Unsecured Creditors and Consolidated List of Creditors, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Redact Certain Personally Identifiable Information of Individual Creditors, Clients, Equity Holders, and Current and Former Employees, (III) Authorizing Client Name Redaction, (IV) Waiving the Requirement to File an Equity List and Provide Notices Directly to Equity Security Holders, and (V) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion to Extend Time to File Missing Schedules (related document:1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc.) Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion to Extend Time
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Nov 28, 2022
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Jeffrey M. Sponder on behalf of U.S. Trustee. (Sponder, Jeffrey) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Notice of Appearance and Request
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Continue Use of Existing Business Forms and Records, (B) Maintain Existing Corporate Bank Accounts and Cash Management System, (C) Pay Prepetition Bank Fees Associated with the Cash Management System, and (D) Continue Performance of Intercompany Transactions, (II) Granting Superpriority Administrative Expense Status to Postpetition Intercompany Balances, and (III) Waiving Certain U.S. Trustee Requirements Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Notice of Appearance and Request for Service of Notice filed by Lauren Bielskie on behalf of U.S. Trustee. (Bielskie, Lauren) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Notice of Appearance and Request
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to Pay Certain Taxes and Fees and (II) Authorizing Financial Institutions to Honor and Process Related Checks and Transfers Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(a), 363(b), 507(a)(8) and 521(d) Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105(a) and 366 (I) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering or Discontinuing Service on Account of Prepetition Invoices, (II) Approving Deposit Account as Adequate Assurance of Payment, and (III) Establishing Procedures for Resolving Requests by Utility Companies for Additional Assurance of Payment Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105(A) and 363 (C) Authorizing the Debtors to (I) Continue, Renew, or Supplement Insurance Policies, (II) Pay Insurance Premiums and Related Obligations Thereon, (III) Continue, Renew, or Supplement the Surety Bond Program, and (IV) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: Seeking Entry of an Order (I) Restating and Enforcing the Worldwide Automatic Stay, Anti-Discrimination Provisions, and Ipso Facto Protections of the Bankruptcy Code, (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Pay or Honor Prepetition Obligations to Certain Claimants and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of and Declarations of Worthlessness with Respect to Common Stock and Preferred Stock and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion for an Order Authorizing Debtor to Retain a Claims and Noticing Agent Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion to Retain Claims and Noticing Agent
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Employee Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses, and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
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Nov 28, 2022
Declaration of Mark A. Renzi in Support of Debtors' Chapter 11 Petitions and First-Day Motions in support of (related document:2 Motion for Joint Administration filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 3 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 4 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 5 Motion to Extend Time filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 7 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 9 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 10 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 11 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 12 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 13 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 14 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 15 Motion to Retain Claims and Noticing Agent filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 16 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc.) filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Support
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Nov 28, 2022
Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters (related document:2 Motion for Joint Administration filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 3 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 4 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 5 Motion to Extend Time filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 7 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 9 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 10 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 11 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 12 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 13 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 14 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 15 Motion to Retain Claims and Noticing Agent filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 16 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc.) Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters
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Nov 28, 2022
ORDER REGARDING DEBTORS APPLICATION FOR EXPEDITED CONSIDERATION OF FIRST DAY MATTERS (related document:2 Motion for Joint Administration for the following cases: 22-19361; 22-19363; 22-19365; 22-19366; 22-19367; 22-19368; 22-19370; 22-19371; 22-19374 filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 3 Motion re: To Establish Certain Notice, Case Management and Administrative Procedures filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 4 Motion re: For Entry of an Order (I) Authorizing the Debtors to File a Consolidated List of Top 50 Unsecured Creditors and Consolidated List of Creditors, (II) Authorizing the Debtors to Redact Certain Personally Identifiable Information of Individual C filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 5 Motion to Extend Time to File Missing Schedules (related document:1 Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc.) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 7 Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Continue Use of Existing Business Forms and Records, (B) Maintain Existing Corporate Bank Accounts and Cash Management System, (C) Pay Prepetition Bank Fees Associated filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 9 Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing Debtors to Pay Certain Taxes and Fees and (II) Authorizing Financial Institutions to Honor and Process Related Checks and Transfers Pursuant to Bankruptcy Code Sections 105(a), 363(b), 50 filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 10 Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105(a) and 366 (I) Prohibiting Utility Companies from Altering or Discontinuing Service on Account of Prepetition Invoices, (II) Approving Deposit Account as Adequate Assur filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 11 Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders Pursuant to 11 U.S.C. Sections 105(A) and 363 (C) Authorizing the Debtors to (I) Continue, Renew, or Supplement Insurance Policies, (II) Pay Insurance Premiums and Related Obligations Thereon, (III) Cont filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 12 Motion re: Seeking Entry of an Order (I) Restating and Enforcing the Worldwide Automatic Stay, Anti-Discrimination Provisions, and Ipso Facto Protections of the Bankruptcy Code, (II) Granting Related Relief filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 13 Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to Pay or Honor Prepetition Obligations to Certain Claimants and (II) Granting Related Relief filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 14 Motion re: For Entry of Interim and Final Orders (I) Approving Notification and Hearing Procedures for Certain Transfers of and Declarations of Worthlessness with Respect to Common Stock and Preferred Stock and (II) Granting Related Relief filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 15 Motion for an Order Authorizing Debtor to Retain a Claims and Noticing Agent filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 16 Motion re: For Interim and Final Orders (I) Authorizing the Debtors to (A) Pay Prepetition Employee Wages, Salaries, Other Compensation, and Reimbursable Expenses, and (B) Continue Employee Benefits Programs, and (II) Granting Related Relief filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 18 Application for Expedited Consideration of First Day Matters (related document:2 Motion for Joint Administration filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 3 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., 4 Motion (Generic) filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc., filed by Debtor BlockFi Inc.) Service of notice of the entry of this order pursuant to Rule 9022 was made on the appropriate parties. See BNC Certificate of Notice. Signed on 11/28/2022. Hearing scheduled for 11/29/2022 at 11:30 AM at MBK - Courtroom 8, Trenton. (wiq) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Shorten Time
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Nov 28, 2022
Adversary case 22-01382. Complaint by BlockFi Inc., BlockFi Lending LLC, BlockFi International Ltd. against Emergent Fidelity Technologies Ltd. ; ED&F Man Capital Markets, Inc.. Fee Amount $ 350.. (11 (Recovery of money/property - 542 turnover of property)) (Attachments: # 1 Summons and Notice of Pretrial Conference in an Adversary Proceeding) (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Complaint
Att 1
Summons and Notice of Pretrial Conference in an Adversary Proceeding
Nov 28, 2022
Remark: Case related to 22-19363, 22-19365, 22-19366, 22-19367, 22-29368, 22-19370, 22-19371 and 22-19374. (mrg)
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Nov 28, 2022
Motion re: For Entry of an Order (I) Approving the Debtors' Retention Programs and (II) Granting Related Relief Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Attachments: # 1 Debtors' Motion for Entry of an Order (I) Approving the Debtors' Retention Programs and (II) Granting Related Relief # 2 Exhibit A - Proposed Order) (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
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Motion (Generic)
Nov 28, 2022
Receipt of filing fee for Voluntary Petition (Chapter 11)( 22-19361) [misc,volp11a] (1738.00) Filing Fee. Receipt number A44652995, fee amount $ 1738.00. (re: Doc#1) (U.S. Treasury)
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Nov 28, 2022
Joint Chapter 11 Plan Filed by Michael D. Sirota on behalf of BlockFi Inc.. (Sirota, Michael) (Entered: 11/28/2022)
Chapter 11 Plan