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Jury finds SBF guilty on all charges, sentencing set for March 2024: Law Decoded
6.11.2023
Bankman-Fried’s crimes each carry a maximum sentence of five to 20 years in prison
FTX Seeks Bankruptcy Court Approval to Sell $744 Million Worth of Trust Assets, Including Grayscale and Bitwise Funds
6.11.2023
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX and its debtors have sought approval from the bankruptcy court of Delaware to sell select trust assets, including funds from Grayscale and Bitwise, with an estimated value of $744 million. The proposed sale would be facilitated through an investment...
Former SEC Official Warns SBF Conviction Is ‘Just the Tip of the Iceberg’ for All of Crypto
5.11.2023
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s former head of internet enforcement says the conviction of ex-FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is “just the tip of the iceberg” for the entire crypto industry. “People should not think that it’s safe to go back in the water...
Sam Bankman-Fried convicted, PayPal faces SEC subpoena, and other news: Hodler’s Digest, Oct. 19 – Nov. 4
4.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried is found guilty of fraud, other crimes; PayPal receives subpoena from the U.S. SEC, and Invesco Galaxy’s spot Bitcoin ETF joins DTCC website
Fate of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Co-Defendants Uncertain: Prison Sentences Loom?
4.11.2023
With Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of FTX, facing the prospect of spending decades in a federal prison, some are wondering what lies ahead for his former colleagues and co-defendants. Nishad Singh, FTX’s director of engineering, Gary Wang, the exchange’s chief technical...
The Clock Ticks for Sam Bankman-Fried: Countdown to a Crypto Mogul’s Day of Reckoning
4.11.2023
A jury has unanimously convicted Sam Bankman-Fried on a slew of charges, encompassing wire fraud, conspiracy to engage in wire fraud, and money laundering among the seven counts. The following is an in-depth look at what will happen between now and Bankman-Fried’s sentencing, which is scheduled...
Sam Bankman-Fried Trial: Recap, Legal Analysis, and What’s to Come
3.11.2023
The landmark fraud trial against Sam Bankman-Fried came to a swift end Thursday night as the jury found him guilty on all counts after mere hours of deliberation. Bankman-Fried’s parents broke down as the jury revealed their decision, while the defendant stood motionless facing the jury....
Sam Bankman-Fried Verdict: The Crypto Industry Reacts
3.11.2023
Who Won and Lost Most in Sam Bankman-Fried's Criminal Scheme?
3.11.2023
Could regulation have prevented Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal verdict?
3.11.2023
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried dreamed of being the President of the United States, but his lawlessness eventually caught up with him
FTX claims climb to 57% as Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all counts
3.11.2023
The recent surge in FTX claims is being attributed to its early investment in AI companies whose valuation has jumped in recent times
Terra Luna Classic Price as Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty Verdict Shifts Attention to Terra Founder Do Kwon’s Case
3.11.2023
The Terra Luna Classic price has dropped by nearly 4% in the past 24 hours, with the altcoin reacting badly to the news that a New York jury has found FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of fraud. At $0.00006225, LUNC is now down by 1.5% in the past week, although it remains up by 10%...
First Mover Americas: Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty on All 7 Counts
3.11.2023
The latest price moves in bitcoin [BTC] and crypto markets in context for Nov. 3, 2023. First Mover is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter that contextualizes the latest actions in the crypto markets
XRP Price Prediction as XRP Jumps 10% to $0.60 Level – Here’s What’s Coming Next
3.11.2023
The XRP price has declined by 2% today, with the wider market suffering as a New York court finds FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried guilty of fraud. Despite its drop, XRP has held to the $0.601658 level, marking a 10% gain in a week and a 15% jump in a fortnight. The coin has also risen […]
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Ethereum Price Prediction as ETH Hits Three-Month High: Time to Buy?
3.11.2023
The Ethereum price has dropped by 2% in the past 24 hours, falling to $1,792 as the cryptocurrency market as a whole drops by the same percentage. ETH’s fall comes as the market reacts to the news of Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction for fraud, with the altcoin now flat in the past week....
'Unanimous Verdict, Your Honor': Sam Bankman-Fried's Conviction Was Inevitable
3.11.2023
Twelve jurors spent less than five hours deciding the facts. They asked for portions of transcripts from Paradigm's Matt Huang and Third Point's Robert Boroujerdi testimony, as well as highlighters and Post-it Notes, and when they didn't immediately receive the version of the indictment, they...
Sam Bankman-Fried is convicted of fraud and conspiracy
3.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former Chief Executive of FTX, was arrested in December over charges of fraud and conspiracy for misleading his investors and lenders while directing funds to a different route. In October, the trial began and went on for 5 weeks. Twelve New Yorkers have delivered a unanimous...
FTX Claim Pricing Soars to New Heights Amid Skyrocketing AI Company Valuations
3.11.2023
The current claim pricing of FTX has seen a major surge, reaching a maximum of 55%, compared to as low as 6% in November last year. According to data provided by Claims Market, the bid and ask prices for FTX claims are currently quoted at 52% and 55%, respectively. In the context of a claims...
Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh Might Not be Jailed, Bankman-Fried Faces Decades in Prison: Bloomberg
3.11.2023
Three former close friends and colleagues of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried have testified against him, potentially leading to minimal jail time for themselves. Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research, Gary Wang, co-founder of FTX, and Nishad Singh, FTX engineering chief, were key witnesses...
What’s next for the ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried?
3.11.2023
The former FTX CEO is headed back to prison and awaits a potential second trial in March, while his lawyers pledged to “continue to vigorously fight the charges against him."