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Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried, once a pivotal figure in the cryptocurrency industry, was convicted in November 2023 of committing fraud and conspiracy for stealing billions of dollars of money belonging to customers of his FTX crypto exchange, funneling the money to Alameda Research, his hedge fund. FTX had been one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges before its demise, a major player in derivatives trading including perpetual futures. The company's undoing was spurred by a CoinDesk scoop in November 2022 showing Alameda's balance sheet was mysteriously full of the FTT token issued by FTX – calling into question both Alameda and FTX's financial stability. The Bahamas-based company filed for bankruptcy nine days after the story. Before his downfall, SBF (as the former billionaire is commonly known as) had been a leading figure in crypto, pushing for regulation of the industry in the U.S. He was a major political donor and the public face of effective altruism, a movement geared toward maximizing the amount of good done by philanthropy. SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering. His trial began in October 2023, and he was convicted on Nov. 2, 2023, a year to the day after the CoinDesk story that caused his crypto empire to crumble.
FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents to Retrieve 'Misappropriated Funds'
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has sued founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried over "misappropriated funds," according to the company's court filing on Monday. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the allegations mentioned in the lawsuit.
The SBF Trial: How Did We Get Here?
Sam Bankman-Fried is two weeks away from trial. His next hope is a sympathetic jury.
FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents, Joseph and Barbara, to Claw Back ‘Misappropriated Funds'
The filing, redacted in parts, asks the court to award the FTX estate damages, the return of any property given or payment made to the parents.
Unpacking Sam Bankman-Fried’s Proposed Jury Questions
CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's proposed jury questions ranging from standard queries about whether potential jurors were familiar with the case, to more specific questions about whether they knew people with ADHD. Plus, why the prosecutors find the proposed questions "intrusive."
Prosecutors Blast FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Proposed Jury Questions
The U.S. Department of Justice argues FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed jury questions are “unnecessarily intrusive” and may be intended to support his defense, according to a letter written by prosecutors to Judge Lewis Kaplan, of the Southern District of New York. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks outlines the possible jury questions and key takeaways.
Sam Bankman-Fried Blames Everyone but Himself for FTX's Collapse
In private writings leaked to the New York Times, the FTX founder was concerned about being “one of the most hated people in the world.”
Judge Allows Bankrupt FTX to Sell Its Crypto Holdings, Including BTC and SOL
Lawyers of FTX had submitted a filing with the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, asking for permission to sell, stake and hedge its crypto holdings in order to pay back creditors.
Binance.US CEO Exits; Coinbase CEO Calls Bitcoin 'Most Important Asset in Crypto'
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, including Binance.US CEO Brian Shroder leaving the crypto exchange. FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will have to continue preparing his defense from behind bars. Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong calls bitcoin "the most important asset in crypto." And, a closer look at how U.S. inflation data is impacting the crypto markets.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid for Release From Jail Denied by Judge
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will have to continue preparing his defense from behind bars, after a U.S. federal judge refused his motion for a temporary release. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down Judge Lewis Kaplan's memo and what this means for Bankman-Fried's upcoming trial in October.
'Number Go Up' Author Says He Was 'Surprised' Like Everyone Else Over FTX Fallout
Zeke Faux, author of "Number Go Up," which is a new book documenting crypto's wild ride, recounts his conversations with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried before the exchange filed for bankruptcy. "I was taken by this story just like everyone else," Faux said. "It was a big surprise to me too."