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Could Sam Bankman-Fried Blame the FTX Collapse on Lack of U.S. Regulation?
Ira Lee Sorkin, who previously represented Bernie Madoff, discusses why it will not likely work for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried to blame the collapse of the exchange on the lack of regulatory clarity in the crypto industry. "There's no regulation that says you are permitted to misrepresent information to investors...there's no regulation that says do whatever you want with investor's money," Sorkin said.
Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney on Next Steps for FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried; Trump's Crypto Assets
“CoinDesk Daily” host Jennifer Sanasie dives into today’s hottest stories in crypto, as Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff and current partner at Mintz and Gold, explains what could happen next for Sam Bankman-Fried, after the FTX founder was sent back to jail before his trial. Bernstein thinks spot bitcoin ETF approvals could help power up a new crypto cycle. And, a closer look at how much former President Trump holds in crypto.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Going to Jail Puts His Trial at 'Huge Disadvantage': Bernie Madoff's Former Attorney
A federal judge revoked Sam Bankman-Fried's $250 million bail, as the 31-year-old is accused by prosecutors of tampering with witnesses. Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff and current partner at Mintz and Gold, joins "The Hash" to discuss what the bail revocation means for the disgraced FTX founder's upcoming trial and if there are any parallels between the legal cases of Bernie Madoff and Bankman-Fried.
Expert Compares Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall to Bernie Madoff
Champel Capital Co-Founder Amir Weitmann, who has written a book on Bernie Madoff, compares the American fraudster to Sam Bankman-Fried. Madoff "was not promising his investors incredible returns," he says.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Expected To Enter Not Guilty Plea: Report
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried awaits arraignment in New York federal court, where he is reportedly expected to plead not guilty, according to the Wall Street Journal. Champel Capital Co-Founder Amir Weitmann discusses his take on the FTX implosion and how it compares to the Bernie Madoff scandal. Plus, his outlook for VC crypto investments.
Bernie Madoff’s Lawyer: Sam Bankman-Fried Should ‘Shut Up’
Ira Lee Sorkin, partner at law firm Mintz & Gold, discusses why he would’ve told the disgraced CEO to “keep his mouth shut” and not speak to various media outlets after the FTX exchange filed for bankruptcy protection.
Former Madoff Attorney Would Tell Sam Bankman-Fried to 'Shut Up'
Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff, characterized Sam Bankman-Fried's recent media apology tour as "a terrible mistake." Sorkin added, "the only audience he could possibly be addressing is a potential jury."
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.
