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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
Bankman-Fried Family Subpoenas Opposed by US Government in FTX Filing
Plans for FTX and creditors to demand information on dealings would duplicate the work of the independent examiner who has yet to be appointed, the U.S. trustee said.
Sam Bankman-Fried Negotiating Bail Conditions: Court Filing
Bankman-Fried’s current bail conditions bar contact with current or former employees of FTX and Alameda Research, something the disgraced founder is alleged to be doing.
Sam Bankman-Fried Barred From Contacting FTX Employees, Using Signal
A New York judge has prohibited Sam Bankman-Fried from attempting to contact any former or current employees of Alameda Research or FTX. Bankman-Fried has also been prohibited from using Signal or other ephemeral messaging applications. Hodder Law Firm Founder and Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discusses the feasibility of enforcing this ruling.
FTX Held Roughly $1.4B in Cash at End of 2022
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX had around $1.4 billion in cash as of the end of 2022, according to an interim financial update filed on Wednesday. Hodder Law Firm Founder and Managing Partner Sasha Hodder discusses the latest update from FTX's bankruptcy and the implications for creditors.
Better Exchange Due Diligence Could Help Define Crypto’s 2023
The CEO of Digital Asset Research, Doug Schwenk, thinks vetting crypto exchanges can open doors to more institutional investment.
Sam Bankman-Fried Banned From Contacting FTX Employees By Judge
A New York judge has prohibited Sam Bankman-Fried from attempting to contact any former or current employees of Alameda Research or FTX. Bankman-Fried has also been prohibited from using Signal or other ephemeral messaging applications. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy process.
Judge Bans Sam Bankman-Fried From Contacting FTX Employees and Using Signal
The tentative order was granted by a New York court on Wednesday after prosecutors asked the former FTX CEO's bail conditions to be amended last week.
Why Venture Capitalists Won’t Be Held Accountable for Investing in FTX
As impossible as it is to believe that venture capital funds did proper due diligence on mismanaged and allegedly fraudulent FTX, the inherent risk of early-stage investing makes regulatory change unlikely in the fallout.
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Had Around $1.4B Cash at End of 2022
The figure is around 19% higher than the $1.2 billion reported in November when FTX filed for bankruptcy protection.
The State of Crypto Regulation In D.C. Post-FTX Fallout
Chamber of Digital Commerce founder and CEO Perianne Boring discusses the perception of crypto in Washington, D.C., following the fall of FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried. She said lawmakers are less likely to meet with crypto companies, yet crypto policy is top of the priority list. "It's a dangerous mix," Boring said.