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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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 Is a 'Master of Deflection': Legal Expert
Murphy & McGonigle founder James Murphy reacts to former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's unprecedented media tour, saying he's a "master of deflection" by not directly answering reporters' questions. "You see this often with con men who really believe that they can convince the world of what they're saying."
Questions Lawmakers Should Ask Sam Bankman-Fried: Legal Expert
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweeted that he will testify before the House Financial Services Committee after "learning and reviewing what happened" to his insolvent crypto exchange. James Murphy, securities Lawyer and founder of law firm Murphy & McGonigle, outlines the questions he thinks lawmakers should ask SBF.
Sam Bankman-Fried Says He Will Testify Before US Congress
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried said he will testify before the House Financial Services Committee after "learning and reviewing what happened" following the implosion of the crypto exchange he created. Murphy & McGonigle founder James Murphy shares his insights and legal considerations. Plus, the potential reasons why Bankman-Fried is embarking on an unprecedented media tour.
Still the Face of Crypto
The 30-year-old CEO of FTX shocked the world when his $40 billion crypto empire collapsed last month, with billions in customer assets still unaccounted. That's why Sam Bankman-Fried is one of CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
Alameda Shielded FTX From Possible $1B Loss Following Client's Leveraged Trade in 2021: Financial Times
Alameda Research bore the brunt of a $1 billion loss incurred by its affiliated firm FTX after a leveraged trade on the now-bankrupt crypto exchange backfired early last year, the Financial Times reported Friday, citing people with knowledge of the matter. "The Hash" hosts discuss the latest developments from the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX-Alameda crypto empire.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Self-Incrimination Tour
The disgraced man-child’s media apology tour may sway the underinformed. But it can only hurt Bankman-Fried where it counts – in the courtroom.
CoinDesk Op-Ed: FTX Collapse Was a Crime, Not an Accident
CoinDesk's Chief Insights Columnist David Z. Morris unpacks his latest opinion piece that argues Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of troubled crypto exchange FTX, is a fraud.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Media Tour Amid FTX Bankruptcy Fallout
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried discussed the collapse of his crypto exchange in a live interview with The New York Times during its annual DealBook Summit. Bankman-Fried also spoke to several other media outlets including New York Magazine. "The Hash" panel discusses his media tour and the key takeaways.
Sam Bankman-Fried: I Didn’t Knowingly Commingle Funds
In a highly anticipated interview at The New York Times' DealBook Summit, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried expressed regret over his exchange's collapse, but clung to the narrative that it was a bet gone wrong. "First Mover" hosts Christine Lee, Emily Parker and Lawrence Lewitinn weigh in.