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FTX's Nishad Singh Gets No Prison Time for Role in Crypto Exchange Collapse

Singh, who was sentenced to time served, is the fourth FTX executive to be sentenced for his role in the fraud.

Nishad Singh, left, exits a federal courthouse after testifying on Oct. 16, 2023 (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Government Lawyers Defend Nishad Singh Saying He Provided ‘Substantial Assistance’ in FTX Investigation

Singh approached his cooperation with earnest remorse and eagerness to assist, according to a new court document.

Former FTX Head of Engineering Nishad Singh (left) (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Nishad Singh’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Spare Him Prison; Italy to Raise Capital Gains Tax on Crypto

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the biggest headlines in the crypto industry today, as Nishad Singh's lawyers have asked a federal judge to spare him prison. Plus, lending protocol Radiant Capital lost more than $50 million in an apparent cyberattack and Italy is raising capital gain taxes on cryptocurrencies.

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Nishad Singh’s Lawyers Ask Judge to Spare Him Prison, Say He Is an 'Uncommonly Selfless Individual'

Singh will be sentenced for his role in the collapse of FTX on Oct. 30.

Nishad Singh, left, exits a federal courthouse after testifying on Oct. 16, 2023 (Nikhilesh De/CoinDesk)

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Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year

The duo pled guilty to criminal fraud charges and testified against their former boss, Sam Bankman-Fried, last year.

Gary Wang (left) and Nishad Singh both pleaded guilty to criminal charges and testified against their former boss and friend, FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. (Victor Chen, Nikhilesh De, modified by CoinDesk)

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The SBF Trial Week 3: FTX's Top Lawyer Testifies, The Judge Loses Patience

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the highlights from FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial this week, including testimony from former FTX engineering chief, Nishad Singh and former FTX general counsel Can Sun about missing customer funds. Plus, the judge scolds both the defense and the prosecution. The trial is on break until October 26th.

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The SBF Trial: Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Faces Cross-Examination

Nishad Singh, a former member of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's inner circle, faced cross examination from defense attorney Marc Cohen yesterday. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker, who was in the courtroom on Tuesday, discusses the latest legal developments.

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The SBF Trial: Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Back in Court; Binance.US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals

"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the latest witness testimony in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial from former senior FTX executive Nishad Singh. Plus, the amended proposal that bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has floated to return up to 90% of creditor holdings. And, Binance.US users can no longer withdraw dollars directly from the platform after the exchange updated its terms of use.  

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Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Back in Court After Testifying about Sam Bankman-Fried's 'Excess' Spending

Former FTX executive Nishad Singh is testifying before jurors again Tuesday as Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial continues. Singh, who said he knew around $8 billion of FTX customers’ money had gone missing, was once part of Bankman-Fried’s inner circle. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker describes the latest legal proceedings.

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FTX Employees Knew About the Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse: WSJ

The employees flagged their discovery to one of FTX's director of engineering Nishad Singh but the problem never got fixed.

(FTX, modified by CoinDesk)

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