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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
SBF Agrees Second Bailout; Pride in the Metaverse
Bitcoin, cryptocurrencies return to red with soaring U.K. inflation. Sam Bankman-Fried steps in to bail out BlockFi.Indian tax authorities to discuss 28% GST on crypto trading next week. Chinese regulators vow to prevent further crypto risks. Pride events head into the metaverse, offering a new safe space for the LGBT community. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency and blockchain world in this episode of "The Daily Forkast."
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Could Donate up to $1B on 2024 Election
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of crypto empire FTX, said he intends to donate anywhere from $100 million to $1 billion during the 2024 U.S. election. "The Hash" panel discusses what to make of the crypto billionaire's comments about his big political spend.
FTX US Debuts Stock Trading in Push for Bigger Slice of US Retail Pie
FTX.US, the Chicago post of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trading empire, said it will begin testing stock trading functionality for a handful of U.S. users. “The Hash” panel discusses FTX’s push into the traditional finance ecosystem and why we could expect to see more crypto exchanges follow suit.
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Buys 7.6% Stake in Robinhood
According to an SEC filing, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried bought 56 million Robinhood (HOOD) shares on May 2, representing a 7.6% stake in the popular trading app. HOOD rose more than 20% upon the news. "The Hash" hosts react, discussing what could be next. Is a Robinhood-FTX.US merger on the horizon?
Russian Crypto Miner BitRiver Hit by US Sanctions
CoinDesk Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Nikhilesh De discusses Russian crypto mining firm BitRiver being hit with U.S. sanctions amid the invasion of Ukraine. Plus, a conversation about a recent meeting between FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried and members of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Talks Super Bowl, Future Plans, Crypto Regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried, CEO of crypto exchange empire FTX, joins “The Hash” to discuss the process behind his platform’s ad campaign that played during Sunday’s Super Bowl, featuring comedian Larry David. How did it compare with other crypto ads?
FTX Giving Away Free Bitcoin as Part of Super Bowl Commercial
Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX is launching a bitcoin giveaway tied to its first Super Bowl ad campaign. The amount of bitcoin given away depends on the time FTX’s spot airs during the game. "The Hash" hosts discuss FTX's latest bets in the world of sports marketing.
Crypto Exchange FTX Reaches $32B Valuation With $400M Fundraise
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX raised $400 million in a Series C funding round, valuing the crypto exchange at a total $32 billion valuation. It now has about the same market cap as Germany’s Deutsche Börse and more than the Nasdaq exchange or Twitter. “The Hash” hosts discuss what’s next for FTX.