FTX has stated that Backpack's acquisition of its European arm, FTX EU, has not been approved by the bankruptcy court, and Backpack is not authorized to manage creditor repayments. Backpack announced the acquisition on January 7, claiming it would handle repayments to EU customers, but FTX clarified that it was unaware of any indirect sale to Backpack prior to this week. The reorganization plan for FTX took effect on January 3, allowing creditors to begin receiving repayments, with initial distributions expected within 60 days for eligible claims.