James A. Murphy

James A. Murphy was the founder and chairman of law firm Murphy & McGonigle. He now publishes content on legal and business issues arising in the world of digital assets and the metaverse at www.MetaLawMan.io.

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Opinion

Who Are Sam Bankman-Fried's Politically Connected 'Wealthy Co-Conspirators'?

The FTX founder is accused of violating campaign financing laws by making illegal campaign contributions totaling “tens of millions of dollars" through "straw donors."

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announcing the Department of Justice's charges against Sam Bankman-Fried (Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

Opinion

Bankman-Fried's Incredible Shrinking ‘$250 Million Bond’

The FTX founder signs another remarkable deal.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried leaves federal court in New York after his arraignment and bail hearings on Dec. 22. (Michael M. Santiago/Getty Images)

Opinion

10 Questions for FTX CEO John J. Ray III From a Securities Lawyer

In his recent media tour, disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried claims he did not commit fraud. Someone that still has access to FTX and Alameda Research’s accounts could prove otherwise.

Law Justice Court Legal (Shutterstock)

Opinion

What a Securities Lawyer Would Ask FTX’s Bankman-Fried

New York Times columnist Aaron Ross Sorkin will interview Sam Bankman-Fried at the DealBook Summit. Here are 10 questions a practiced fraud lawyer would ask the former chief executive.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (Jesse Hamilton/CoinDesk)

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