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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
Alameda Research Liquidates Ethereum-Based Token Holdings for Bitcoin
Data from Arkham Intelligence indicated that $1.7 million worth of the tokens was sold.
Why Solana Was Decimated by Bankman-Fried’s Downfall
The blockchain heavily tied to the disgraced founder of FTX has been badly wounded by his unmasking. Here are the headwinds facing the formerly hot project and its SOL token.
New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Case; DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into $400M FTX Hack: Report
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has been assigned to preside over the fraud case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe into the alleged hack that drained nearly $400 million out of FTX-controlled wallets the night the Bahamas-based exchange filed for bankruptcy.
Crypto Twitter Reacts to NYT Article About Sam Bankman-Fried
"The Hash" panel discusses how Twitter users are reacting to a new article from the The New York Times about how residents in The Bahamas have "lingering sympathy" for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" team also dives into the role of the media in the wake of FTX's downfall.
Court Documents Show Sam Bankman-Fried Borrowed From Alameda to Buy Robinhood Shares
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed from Alameda Research to purchase 56 million shares of Robinhood Markets Inc., according to court documents. This comes as ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has reportedly apologized for her role in FTX's collapse. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Case
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has replaced Ronnie Abrams, who recused herself because of a potential conflict of interest.
Legal Expert on Crypto Regulation Outlook in 2023
Akin Gump Partner Ian McGinley shares his crypto regulatory outlook for 2023, following the fallout from FTX's implosion. "You can expect a lot of enforcement in this area," he said. Plus, what to expect from Sam Bankman-Fried's next court appearance on Jan. 3.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Reportedly Tells Judge She Is 'Truly Sorry'
The New York Times reports that transcripts unsealed on Friday shows former Alameda executive Caroline Ellison told a federal judge she was “truly sorry” for her role in FTX's implosion. Akin Gump Partner Ian McGinley discusses the latest legal considerations and outlines the "game changers" for the case against Sam Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 Million Bond; EY Says it Is 'Aware' of 'Unauthorized' Quadriga Wallet Transfers
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is under house arrest after being released on a $250 million bond. Plus, Ernst & Young said it has "become aware" that bitcoin (BTC) that'd been sitting in QuadrigaCX's cold wallets has been moved elsewhere.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Under House Arrest
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is under house arrest after being released on a $250 million bond, which is reportedly one of the largest pretrial bonds in U.S. history. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in Bankman-Fried's defunct crypto empire.