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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
Sam Bankman-Fried Now in FBI Custody, Will Appear in Court 'as Soon as Possible'
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is now in FBI custody facing both civil and criminal charges. Meanwhile, the SEC has charged former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang with defrauding FTX customers. Barhoma Law founder Matthew Barhoma discusses the latest legal considerations of FTX's bankruptcy and the potential road ahead.
SEC Calls FTT Exchange Token a Security
The complaint against Alameda's Caroline Ellison and FTX's Gary Wang contains allegations that FTX's exchange token, FTT, constitutes an investment contract.
Sam Bankman-Fried Is Being Extradited Wednesday, Bahamas Attorney General Says
FTX CEO was arrested earlier this month.
Sam Bankman-Fried to Be Extradited to the US
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's request to be extradited to the U.S. was eventually granted during the most recent hearing on Wednesday. He could arrive as early as Wednesday afternoon, where he would be arraigned in New York's Federal District Court in Manhattan. CoinDesk Regulatory Reporter Cheyenne Ligon discusses the latest developments in FTX's bankruptcy.
Swan Bitcoin CEO on This Year's Biggest Bitcoin Developments, SBF Extradition
Swan Bitcoin CEO Cory Klippsten highlights the 10 biggest developments for Bitcoin this year. Plus, his reaction to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried being extradited from the Bahamas to New York to face federal fraud charges, and his take on renewed crypto contagion concerns.
Self-Custody Is the Antidote to FTX’s Fraud
Senator Elizabeth Warren’s proposed bill would make transacting with self-hosted wallets much more difficult.
Sam Bankman-Fried to be Extradited to the US
The former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX could arrive in New York to face charges as early as Wednesday afternoon.
Former Madoff Attorney Would Tell Sam Bankman-Fried to 'Shut Up'
Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff, characterized Sam Bankman-Fried's recent media apology tour as "a terrible mistake." Sorkin added, "the only audience he could possibly be addressing is a potential jury."
Bernie Madoff’s Former Attorney on FTX Implosion
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly expected to waive his right to extradition to the U.S. after a confusing Bahamas court appearance Monday that the presiding judge deemed a "waste of time." Ira Lee Sorkin, former attorney for Bernie Madoff, discusses his take on Bankman-Fried's case.
Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Set for Extradition to the US
A hearing in The Bahamas is set for Wednesday morning, and Bankman-Fried will fly to the U.S. the same day.
