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IRS Deals Devastating Blow to FTX With $24 Billion Tax Claim, Crypto Exchange Pushes Back
1.12.2023
FTX has challenged the potentially fatal tax claims levied by the IRS last month for $24 billion. Image by Michael O’Keene, Adobe Stock. According to a November 30 filing by FTX debtors, the IRS tax claims of $24 billion filed in early November are “completely unsubstantiated”...
‘He lied to get customers’ trust’: Prosecution makes closing argument against SBF
2.11.2023
“He knew what he was doing was wrong; that’s why he never hired a risk officer,” U.S. Assistant Attorney Danielle Sassoon said
Sam Bankman-Fried has no way to ‘out-fox’ prosecutors: Scaramucci
26.10.2023
SBF taking the stand in his criminal trial is “a very bad move” as the FTX co-founder will be “skinned alive” by prosecutors, says Anthony Scaramucci
FTX creditor claims heat up as bankruptcy proceedings drive forward
23.10.2023
The market is warming to FTX claims, with one claim going for between 52 and 53 cents on the dollar at auction on Friday
FTX Scandal: What the Latest Testimony Means for the Cryptocurrency Industry
18.10.2023
As the FTX trial is unfolding, recent testimony has revealed major internal issues at the cryptocurrency exchange, raising questions about the industry at large. The revelations come amid a week of heated courtroom debates and could reshape the way cryptocurrency exchanges operate in...
Secret Alameda recording reveals exact moment staff learned about FTX deposits
13.10.2023
A 75-minute recording, obtained by Cointelegraph, shows the exact moment former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison told employees about their use of FTX customer deposits
FTX used Python code to fake its insurance fund figure: Gary Wang
9.10.2023
FTX’s so-called “Backstop Fund” figure was a big lie, according to the former chief technology officer of the crypto exchange
SBF was ‘very resistant’ to investors on FTX board: Paradigm co-founder
6.10.2023
Matt Huang said he was led to believe that Alameda Research was not being provided any special treatment by FTX
Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations can be surfaced in trial, rules judge
27.9.2023
Despite campaign finance charges being dropped in July, the prosecution has been granted permission to present evidence of Bankman-Fried’s political donations in his upcoming fraud trial
Breaking: Court Approves FTX’s Request to Liquidate Crypto Assets – Which Coins Will Be Impacted?
13.9.2023
In a major development today, FTX has received judicial approval to liquidate its cryptocurrency assets to repay its creditors.
The permission came from the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware. This move enables FTX, which is undergoing bankruptcy proceedings, to not only sell...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Team Raises Concerns Over Trial Preparations
26.8.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's attorneys have raised concerns regarding the measures taken by authorities for their client's upcoming criminal trial in October. In an August 25 submission to the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, the legal representatives argued that...
Caroline Ellison’s list of ‘Things Sam Is Freaking Out About’ could be used in trial
16.8.2023
The prosecution intends to use Caroline Ellison's personal memos alongside a trove of other evidence against Sam Bankman-Fried at his criminal trial
SBF upset by criminal trial's late evidence while FTX seeks sale of AI stock
7.6.2023
3.6 million documents have yet to be produced by prosecutors in the criminal trial of Sam Bankman-Fried according to his lawyers
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Dismissal of Most Criminal Charges Against Him
9.5.2023
The disgraced founder of FTX Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a New York federal judge to dismiss most of the criminal charges brought against him by federal prosecutors.
In a filing with the Southern District of New York federal court, lawyers of Bankman-Fried argued that several of the charges...
SBF’s lawyers signal need to push back October criminal trial
9.3.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers said they’re still waiting on evidence from federal prosecutors and as a result need more time to prepare a defense
US Judge: Sam Bankman-Fried Attempted to Influence Witness via Encrypted Messenger App
28.1.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has allegedly tried to influence some potential witnesses of his trial via encrypted messaging software Signal. ...
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Will FTX Japan Depositors Really Get Their Money Back in February?
16.1.2023
The Japanese subsidiary of cryptocurrency exchange FTX is expected to resume withdrawals starting in February, according to a Japanese senior official.
Mamoru Yanase, deputy director-general of the Financial Services Agency’s Strategy Development and Management Bureau, has said FTX Japan will...
DOJ Opposes Law Firm Tasked With FTX Investigation for Conflict of Interest
14.1.2023
The US Department of Justice has opposed FTX hiring Sullivan & Cromwell, the law firm currently tasked with the exchange's investigation, citing potential conflicts of interest.
In a recent legal filing, the US Trustee said it is objecting to the FTX decision due to two "overarching" reasons....
FTX Says it Has Secured Assets Worth $5 Billion in First Ray of Light for Creditors
12.1.2023
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has recovered over $5 billion in cash and liquid assets that may be used to repay creditors, a lawyer of the platform has said during a bankruptcy court hearing.
On Wednesday, FTX attorney Andrew G. Dietderich said in federal court in Wilmington, Delaware that they...
Sam Bankman-Fried Returns to Twitter, Denies Moving Funds in Wallets Associated with Alameda Research
31.12.2022
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has returned to Twitter, denying allegations that he moved funds out of wallets associated with now-bankrupt trading firm Alameda Research.
In a response to a story that said wallets associated with Alameda transferred funds just days after Bankman-Fried...