Didn't the DoJ seize all the "assets"
FTP folded because after the seizure, they had no assets with which to carry on operating even the non-US part of the business. The only remaining asset therefore is the brand itself, which the company needs to sign over to the DoJ, who will then sell it to the new owners.
This does at least mean that those responsible for the mess (other than the DoJ of course
) will not be lining their own pockets with the proceeds from the sale, and will be banned from any involvement in the new company.
This also comes pretty close to an admission on the DoJ's part that they seized PLAYERS' funds, rather than "company assets".
If players can openly apply for the return of FTP funds through the DoJ, then surely they can use the same procedure to openly apply for QT and EWX funds that the DoJ also hold.