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The Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Is a Family Affair

For “SBF Trial,” read Sam, Bankman and Fried. As prosecutors attempt to claw back “misappropriated funds” from FTX, they say SBF’s parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, played a key role in siphoning off assets and directing operations.

Sam Bankman-Fried, right, and his parents, Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried (Victor Chen/CoinDesk)

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dad Has Alleged Dispute Over $200K FTX Salary; Crypto Markets Await Key Fed Decision

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines today, as some crypto traders say low volatility will likely continue after Wednesday's Federal Reserve rate decision. Stanford University will reportedly return "gifts" it received from FTX. Court filings reveal alleged interactions between FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and his parents. And, a look at South Korean's digital asset holdings abroad.

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Policy

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Empire Was Crushed by This Infamous Balance Sheet. Here’s More of the Story

An Alameda balance sheet revealed just how fraught FTX’s situation was.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Dad Thought His Son Wasn’t Paying Him Enough, So He Got Mom Involved

The alleged dispute over Joe Bankman’s $200,000 FTX salary versus his desired $1 million points to an unusual family dynamic at the former cryptocurrency colossus.

Sam Bankman-Fried, right, and his parents, Joe Bankman and Barbara Fried (Victor Chen/CoinDesk)

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Push for FTX Founder's Jail Release Again; Crypto Coin Listing Crack Down

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest crypto headlines after bitcoin (BTC) hits $27,000 for the first time in two weeks. Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers are gearing up to push for the FTX founder's release from jail again. U.S. banking giant Citigroup starts a tokenization service for institutional clients. And, crypto coin listings could face tougher rules in New York.

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Policy

Appeal Court Punts on Bankman-Fried's Bid to Secure Release from Jail

The one-time crypto exchange executive has made several arguments to get out of jail before his trial.

Sam Bankman-Fried leaving court on Feb. 16, 2023 (Liz Napolitano/CoinDesk)

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FTX Bankruptcy Estate Sues Sam Bankman-Fried's Parents to Retrieve 'Misappropriated Funds'

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has sued founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried over "misappropriated funds," according to the company's court filing on Monday. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De breaks down the allegations mentioned in the lawsuit.

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