Judge Rules in Favor of Galaxy Digital in Case Against BitGo Over $1.2 Billion Deal Cancellation

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In a recent development, a federal judge in Delaware has ruled in favor of Galaxy Digital, the crypto merchant bank led by Mike Novogratz.

The case pertains to the termination of a $1.2 billion acquisition deal with BitGo. The court dismissed BitGo's lawsuit, stating that Galaxy had a valid basis for ending the agreement due to non-compliant financial documents provided by BitGo.

Citing Delaware Chancery Court Vice Chancellor James Laster during the ruling:

There are no facts alleged that could make it reasonably conceivable that the exercise of the termination right was inconsistent with the implied covenant of good faith and fair dealing.

The case goes back to May 2021, when BitGo, a renowned crypto custodian, and Galaxy Digital entered into an agreement, with Galaxy aiming to establish itself as a comprehensive prime brokerage service for institutional investors.

However, amid the bearish crypto market conditions, Galaxy Digital canceled the merger in August 2022, citing BitGo's failure to provide audited financial statements.

BitGo responded to the judge's decision by expressing their intention to appeal, firmly believing Galaxy Digital terminated the agreement wrongfully.

They argued that Galaxy's reasoning was unfounded and suggested that the cancellation resulted from Galaxy's own financial losses during the bear market.

The dismissal of BitGo's $100 million lawsuit marks a significant turn of events in the legal battle between the two crypto entities, with the ruling supporting Galaxy Digital's decision to terminate the acquisition deal and highlighting the importance of compliance and accurate financial disclosure in high-value transactions.

As BitGo plans to appeal the court's decision, the case continues to be