Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried, einst eine zentrale Persönlichkeit in der Kryptowährungsbranche, wurde im November 2023 wegen Betrugs und Verschwörung verurteilt, nachdem er Milliarden von Dollar Kundengeldern seiner Krypto-Börse FTX gestohlen und an Alameda Research, seinen Hedgefonds, weitergeleitet hatte. FTX war vor seinem Untergang eine der größten Kryptowährungsbörsen und ein bedeutender Akteur im Derivatehandel, einschließlich unbefristeter Futures. Der Untergang des Unternehmens wurde durch einen CoinDesk Exklusivmeldung im November 2022, das zeigt, dass die Bilanz von Alameda auf mysteriöse Weise voll mit dem von FTX ausgegebenen FTT-Token war – was sowohl die finanzielle Stabilität von Alameda als auch von FTX in Frage stellt. Das auf den Bahamas ansässige Unternehmen hat Insolvenz angemeldet neun Tage nach der Geschichte. Vor seinem Sturz war SBF (wie der ehemalige Milliardär allgemein bekannt ist) eine führende Persönlichkeit im Kryptobereich und setzte sich in den USA für die Regulierung der Branche ein. Er war ein bedeutender politischer Großspender und das öffentliche Gesicht des effektiven Altruismus, einer Bewegung, die darauf abzielt, die Wirksamkeit philanthropischer Aktivitäten zu maximieren. SBF war verhaftet im Dezember 2022, und sein Kaution wurde aufgrund mutmaßlicher Zeugenbeeinflussung widerrufen. Sein Test begann im Oktober 2023, und er wurde am 2. November 2023 verurteilt, genau ein Jahr nach der CoinDesk-Geschichte, die sein Krypto-Imperium zum Einsturz brachte.


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Chelsea Manning on State of Online Privacy, Crypto Outlook

Nym Security Engineer of Hardware Optimization Chelsea Manning joins “First Mover” to discuss the state of online privacy in the blockchain space and the trust issues in crypto, citing the recent collapse of crypto exchange FTX and arrest of its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Plus, insights on data collection of social media platforms like BeReal and Twitter.

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SEC Charges Sam Bankman-Fried With Defrauding FTX Investors

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, for defrauding investors of his platform. Braden Perry, Kennyhertz Perry partner and former CFTC senior trial lawyer, discusses the filing and what this means for the crypto industry. "These SEC charges don't move the needle when it comes to the regulation of the spot market for bitcoin."

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested In Bahamas

Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has been arrested by authorities in the Bahamas. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest turn of events following the stunning collapse of FTX and what happens next.

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SEC Charges Sam Bankman-Fried for Defrauding FTX Investors, Legal Expert Weighs In

The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, for defrauding investors of his platform, according to a release on Tuesday. Former CFTC Trial Lawyer Braden Perry explains why the charges are "unique." Plus, he adds that "there will be a race to regulation," following the rapid collapse of the crypto exchange.

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Road Ahead for Bitcoin Next Year

BTCM Chief Economist Youwei Yang discusses his outlook for bitcoin (BTC) ahead of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried testifying before U.S. lawmakers Tuesday. Plus, insights into recent Brazil regulation to legalize bitcoin payments.

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Blockchain Association Exec on FTX Fallout, Future of Crypto

Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donations worth at least $73 million could be clawed back to repay FTX creditors. Meanwhile, Bankman-Fried is expected to testify before Congress Tuesday. Blockchain Association Executive Director Kristin Smith discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy and where crypto regulation could be headed in 2023.

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Do Kwon Reportedly in Serbia; Future of FTX’s Political Donations

U.S. prosecutors are considering criminal charges against crypto exchange Binance and individual executives, including founder and CEO Changpeng Zhao, Reuters reports. Do Kwon, wanted internationally in connection with Terra's collapse, has moved to Serbia through Dubai, according to CoinDesk Korea. And Bloomberg reports that at least $73 million of political donations tied to Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX may be at risk of being clawed back.

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Ex-Alameda CEO Hires Former SEC Crypto Regulator as Lawyer: Bloomberg

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, has hired a former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) official as her lawyer in the federal probe into crypto exchange FTX’s collapse, according to Bloomberg. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.

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