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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The SBF Trial Remains 'Top of Mind' for Regulators, Congress: Legal Expert

For CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week, presented by Chainalysis, Daniel Davis, former CFTC general counsel and a current partner at Katten Muchin Rosenman LLP, discusses how FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial and the crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings could shape future crypto regulation in the U.S. Plus, his thoughts on whether ether (ETH) could be classified as a commodity.

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy Is That He's an 'Idiot,' Attorney Says

Tully & Weiss criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully shares his thoughts on Sam Bankman-Fried's defense strategy and explains why he believes things "aren't going too well" for the defense team in this case. Plus, whether Bankman-Fried's lawyers could possibly pin the blame on former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison for FTX's implosion.

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The SBF Trial: Upcoming Witnesses Include Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh

Week three of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is kicking off. Prosecutors have indicated jurors will soon hear from FTX co-founder Nishad Singh. Tully & Weiss criminal defense attorney Joseph Tully discusses what to make of the defense's strategy and how the remainder of the legal proceedings could play out.

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The SBF Trial Week 2: Secret Recording Revealed, Ex-Alameda Research CEO Testifies

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the key highlights from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial this week. Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, who is the prosecution's star witness, testified before jurors and also faced a cross-examination from the defense. In court, the jury also heard a recording of a meeting Ellison had with Alameda employees last year.

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Crypto Venture Fund Dragonfly Does 'Not Want to Invest in the Next FTX,' Managing Partner Says

How has due diligence for crypto VCs changed in the wake of the FTX implosion? Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi shares his thoughts, as FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial wraps up its second week. "Everybody is going to be vigilant. I do not want to invest in the next FTX...Entrepreneurs will make sure to follow everything to guarantee they are not FTX," Qureshi said.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Concludes Week 2; Israel Launches Aid Fund Amid Conflict

Host Megha Chaddah breaks down the latest developments in Sam Bankman-Fried's case as the trial against the FTX founder continues. Plus, the role of crypto in geopolitical crises as Israel launches aid fund amid ongoing conflict. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

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FTX's 'Notoriously Opaque Business' Is Now 'Frowned Upon' in VC Sector, Dragonfly Managing Partner Says

Dragonfly managing partner Haseeb Qureshi weighs in on the state of crypto venture capital funding and due diligence after the collapse of FTX. "There was a baseline of trust, especially among western VCs, that has largely gone out of the window now," Qureshi said. "There's a perception that you need to double and triple-check everybody else's work."

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer Cross-Examines Prosecution's Star Witness Caroline Ellison

Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison faced a cross-examination from Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer Thursday. The line of questioning could signal a defense strategy of pinning the collapse of FTX and Alameda on Ellison. CoinDesk's executive director of global content Emily Parker, who was in the courtroom, shares some key takeaways from the legal proceedings.

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