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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
Bernie Madoff’s Former Attorney on FTX Implosion
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly expected to waive his right to extradition to the U.S. after a confusing Bahamas court appearance Monday that the presiding judge deemed a "waste of time." Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff, discusses his take on Bankman-Fried's case.
FTX to Seek Retrieving Voluntary Payments From Third Parties
FTX will attempt to recoup voluntary payments made to third parties prior to its collapse, possibly including founder Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations, and pursuing them in court if necessary. Meanwhile, FTX's new management told a procedural hearing Tuesday it had over $1 billion in assets identified. Murphy & McGonigle founder James Murphy discusses the latest in FTX's bankruptcy and what this means for the crypto markets.
Examining the Whirlwind Quarter in Crypto
The fourth quarter was a whirlwind for the crypto markets, as investors witnessed the Federal Reserve hike rates in November and December, FTX file for bankruptcy and Sam Bankman-Fried get arrested in the Bahamas. CoinDesk Indices Managing Director Jodie Gunzberg takes a comprehensive look at Q4, based on the CoinDesk Market Ex Stablecoins Index (CMIX) and sector indices.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Bahamas Court Appearance Adds to Confusion
Counsel for Sam Bankman-Fried appeared blindsided by his appearance in a Bahamas court Monday as weekend reports suggested Bankman-Fried had changed his mind and was not going to challenge extradition to the U.S. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon breaks down the latest confusion around the former FTX CEO's court appearance.
Sam Bankman-Fried Prepares for US Extradition: Reports
Sam Bankman-Fried will no longer contest extradition to the U.S. from the Bahamas, according to multiple media outlets. This comes as Bloomberg reports the former FTX CEO could be extradited to the U.S. as soon as Monday. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the latest legal developments of Sam Bankman-Fried's arrest.
Sam Bankman-Fried Expected to Accept US Extradition: Reports
FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried will no longer contest extradition to the U.S. from the Bahamas, multiple media outlets have reported. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses his change of heart and what this means for his extradition hearing on Feb. 8.
Bitcoin Levels to Watch Amid SBF Arrest, FTX Fraud Charges
Wave Financial CEO David Siemer discusses his outlook for bitcoin and the wider crypto markets as FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces criminal charges from multiple authorities, and the U.S. Federal Reserve raises interest rates by half percent.
Sam Bankman-Fried Soured US Govt's View on Crypto: Former Federal Prosecutor
"I don't expect any industry-friendly regulation" in the short term, says Renato Mariotti, partner at law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner and former federal prosecutor. He shares his regulatory outlook following the arrest of Sam Bankman-Fried.