FTX

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty by a jury on all seven counts of fraud in federal court. What does this verdict mean for the future of the crypto industry? CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in and also shares an update on Bankman-Fried's tentative sentencing hearing slated for March 28, 2024.

Nob 6, 2023

Opinion

El veredicto del juicio es una acusación contra los reguladores y la industria del capital riesgo, pero el sistema de justicia estadounidense y, sí, los periodistas, demostraron su valor más que nunca.

By Daniel KuhnNob 3, 2023

Policy

El regulador de derivados de EE. UU. propuso una nueva regla sobre cómo las empresas reguladas deberían invertir los fondos de los clientes, pero un comisionado de la CFTC señaló que no aborda LedgerX.

By Jesse HamiltonNob 3, 2023

Ford O'Brien Landy LLP partner Kevin J. O’Brien predicts that Sam Bankman-Fried could face a prison sentence of "something in the neighborhood of 15 years, or maybe even 20 years." "He's a relatively young man, his whole life is in front of him," O’Brien said. "I don't think the judge is going to want to destroy his chances of having a full and productive adult life."

Nob 3, 2023

Ford O'Brien Landy LLP partner Kevin J. O’Brien weighs in on the possibility for Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team to be granted an appeal after the FTX founder was found guilty in a New York City courtroom on Thursday night. "Mr. Cohen is a very able lawyer...but on the face of it, there doesn't seem to be much for them to work with here," O’Brien said. The "trial was very well-tried by the government."

Nob 3, 2023

Animoca Brands Executive Chairman Yat Siu discusses what the guilty verdict for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried means for the broader crypto industry. "In some ways people used to think that if you enter the crypto space, you can kind of get away with stuff," Siu said. The trial against Bankman-Fried demonstrates that there are consequences for bad actors and that "gives people a certain sense of more safety."

Nob 3, 2023

Host Megha Chaddah breaks down what's next for Sam Bankman-Fried as the disgraced FTX founder was found guilty of all seven counts for the crypto exchange's collapse. Plus, the latest developments in Web3 in Hong Kong. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."

Nob 3, 2023

In a special edition of "CoinDesk Daily," host Jennifer Sanasie recounts the events leading up to Sam Bankman-Fried being found guilty of all seven counts brought against him. The FTX founder could potentially spend the rest of his life in prison. A tentative sentencing date is set for March 28, 2024.

Nob 3, 2023

Following a five-week long trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, a New York jury found the disgraced FTX founder guilty on all seven criminal fraud counts. CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses the scene in the courtroom when the verdict was read.

Nob 3, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried's fate was finally decided by 12 jurors Thursday night. After deliberating for a little over 4 hours, the FTX founder was found guilty on all seven counts for his role in the crypto exchange's implosion. Ford O'Brien Landy LLP partner Kevin J. O’Brien shares his legal analysis of the trial and subsequent verdict, explaining why Bankman-Fried could serve "something in the neighborhood of 15 years" in prison.

Nob 3, 2023