Sam Bankman-Fried
Solana Has Fallen 20% This Week as FTX Jitters Linger
Solana (SOL) has fallen in the past 24 hours, despite most cryptocurrencies trading flat on Thursday. SOL's links to disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who faces charges of fraud and misappropriation of client funds, could be adding to the recent selling pressure. "The Hash" panel discusses what this means for the outlook for the Solana ecosystem.
Alameda Research Sold Ether-Based Token Holdings for Bitcoin Over Past 24 Hours: On-Chain Data
Millions of dollars worth of tokens held by Sam Bankman-Fried’s embattled trading unit Alameda Research were liquidated and ultimately exchanged for bitcoin Wednesday as the firm's founders face criminal charges related to the collapse of Alameda and FTX, according to onchain data cited by Arkham Intelligence. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De explains what we know so far.
Alameda Research Liquidates Ethereum-Based Token Holdings for Bitcoin
Data from Arkham Intelligence indicated that $1.7 million worth of the tokens was sold.
Why Solana Was Decimated by Bankman-Fried’s Downfall
The blockchain heavily tied to the disgraced founder of FTX has been badly wounded by his unmasking. Here are the headwinds facing the formerly hot project and its SOL token.
New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Case; DOJ Launches Criminal Probe Into $400M FTX Hack: Report
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has been assigned to preside over the fraud case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Meanwhile, Bloomberg reports the U.S. Department of Justice has launched a criminal probe into the alleged hack that drained nearly $400 million out of FTX-controlled wallets the night the Bahamas-based exchange filed for bankruptcy.
Crypto Twitter Reacts to NYT Article About Sam Bankman-Fried
"The Hash" panel discusses how Twitter users are reacting to a new article from the The New York Times about how residents in The Bahamas have "lingering sympathy" for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. "The Hash" team also dives into the role of the media in the wake of FTX's downfall.
Court Documents Show Sam Bankman-Fried Borrowed From Alameda to Buy Robinhood Shares
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed from Alameda Research to purchase 56 million shares of Robinhood Markets Inc., according to court documents. This comes as ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has reportedly apologized for her role in FTX's collapse. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
New Judge Assigned in Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Case
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has replaced Ronnie Abrams, who recused herself because of a potential conflict of interest.
Legal Expert on Crypto Regulation Outlook in 2023
Akin Gump Partner Ian McGinley shares his crypto regulatory outlook for 2023, following the fallout from FTX's implosion. "You can expect a lot of enforcement in this area," he said. Plus, what to expect from Sam Bankman-Fried's next court appearance on Jan. 3.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Reportedly Tells Judge She Is 'Truly Sorry'
The New York Times reports that transcripts unsealed on Friday shows former Alameda executive Caroline Ellison told a federal judge she was “truly sorry” for her role in FTX's implosion. Akin Gump Partner Ian McGinley discusses the latest legal considerations and outlines the "game changers" for the case against Sam Bankman-Fried.