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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up as Bankman-Fried Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud Charges
A dispute between FTX’s new U.S. owners and regulators in the Bahamas has worsened as the two prepare to take their case to a full court hearing later this week. 507 Capital managing partner Thomas Braziel breaks down the jurisdictional battle between FTX and Bahamian entity FTX Digital Markets in the latest developments around the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
First Mover Americas: Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty
The latest price moves in crypto markets in context for Jan. 4, 2023.
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Go to Trial in October, Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, accused on eight different counts, including wire fraud and campaign finance violations, pleaded not guilty to all charges at the opening of a Tuesday court hearing. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's white-collar crime specialist Mark Kasten joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the latest legal developments.
Sam Bankman-Fried Makes NY Court Appearance as Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up
Sam Bankman-Fried made his second appearance in a New York courthouse on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include allegations of wire fraud and campaign finance violations. Plus, U.S. and Bahamian liquidators continue to sling mud as they fight for jurisdiction over the disgraced CEO’s company.
Solana Exec Says Platform Still Gaining New Users Despite FTX's Collapse
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who is facing fraud charges, was a big Solana proponent.
Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud, Conspiracy Charges
The presiding judge in the case set a target date for the trial to begin in early October.
Solana Surges as Memecoin Bonk Fires Up Community Interest
Solana's SOL token has been jumping in the past 24 hours, while other cryptocurrencies like bitcoin (BTC) and ether (ETH) are trading sideways. This comes as interest in the Solana community is swirling around the decision by the newly launched shiba inu-themed token Bonk (BONK) to do a large airdrop. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the ecosystem at large, as the token has faced recent selling pressure due in part to Solana's close links to Sam Bankman-Fried.
Previewing FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Not Guilty Plea in Court
The third day of 2023 to the U.S. federal court system is Sam Bankman-Fried's arraignment, which will take place at 500 Pearl St. in Manhattan
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Ask Court To Redact Identities of $250M Bail Co-Signers
Court filings reveal that lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried have asked a judge to redact the names and identifying information of the two co-signers, in addition to his parents, for the former FTX CEO's $250 million bail. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest legal developments ahead of the former FTX CEO's appearance in a New York City court Tuesday afternoon.
Solana Foundation Exec on FTX and Alameda's Impact on the Ecosystem
Sam Bankman-Fried was a prominent backer of Solana, and the token has faced recent selling pressure in the wake of FTX's collapse. Solana's Head of Strategy and Communications, Austin Federa, discusses the current state of the ecosystem amid lingering crypto contagion concerns.
