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Gary Gensler: Crypto Frauds Extend Beyond a Single Case
9.11.2023
Image Source: CNBC Gary Gensler, Chair of the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), has issued a warning about the prevalence of fraud in crypto, stating that there are multiple “notorious fraudsters” operating in the space. Gensler’s comments come on the heels of the criminal...
Convicted Sam Bankman-Fried’s Legal Battles Rage On Amidst SEC, CFTC Charges, and Class Action Fury
8.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted on all charges in the Department of Justice’s fraud case against the ex-FTX chief, but his legal woes are far from over. He is also under pressure from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) and the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), which have...
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...
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...
Guilty on All Counts: Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Potential Century-Long Sentence
3.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced former CEO of FTX, has been convicted on all seven charges, including wire fraud, securities fraud, commodities fraud, and money laundering. The jury reached a verdict at around 7:45 p.m. (ET) on Thursday evening according to an account shared by Matthew Russell...
Prosecutor: FTX Boss Sam Bankman-Fried Stole Billions From Customers, Lied About It
2.11.2023
Federal prosecutor Nicolas Roos argued this week that Sam Bankman-Fried stole billions in customer funds from his cryptocurrency exchange FTX and lied repeatedly to cover it up, actions that make him guilty on all counts. The prosecutor’s closing argument paints a picture of Bankman-Fried...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Attorney Paints Picture of Mistakes, Not Crimes, in Closing Argument
2.11.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyer Mark Cohen gave a final argument Wednesday, portraying the FTX founder as someone who “did his best” and made mistakes but did not commit crimes. Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer: ‘Mistakes Are Not a Crime’ Sam Bankman-Fried‘s attorney...
Bankman-Fried’s Lawyers Challenge Core of Fraud Case, Questioning Fiduciary Ties Under English Law
1.11.2023
Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried are seeking to instruct the jury that no trust or fiduciary relationship existed between the crypto exchange and its customers, a key part of the prosecution’s fraud case. Bankman-Fried’s Attorneys Question Trust Ties In an addendum to earlier requests,...
Bankman-Fried’s Memory Fails Him in Court as Prosecution Delves Into Alameda’s Preferential Treatment
31.10.2023
Ex-FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried returned to the witness stand Monday, fielding a barrage of inquiries from the federal prosecutor. The interrogation spanned the better part of the day, with Bankman-Fried often struggling to recollect particular remarks he had uttered and specific instructions...
From Airbnb to Bahamas Elite — Bankman-Fried Testifies About FTX’s Operations and Alameda
28.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried took the stand in his fraud trial on Friday, October 27, 2023, and was questioned by his lawyer about the operations of FTX and its relationship with affiliated crypto trading firm Alameda Research. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Testimony Day 2 On Friday, Sam Bankman-Fried...
Sam Bankman-Fried Rebuffed Barry Silbert's and Celsius' Requests for Help, Ex-FTX CEO Testifies at His Trial
27.10.2023
Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand With a Great Focus on Relying on Counsel and Legal Advice
26.10.2023
The former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried testified Thursday without jurors present. Bankman-Fried was questioned by his attorney, Mark Cohen, before the judge. He described FTX senior staff using encrypted messaging, discussed obtaining Alameda’s bank account, and talked about business operations with...
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to Give Testimony in Court Today: What Will He Say?
26.10.2023
Sam Bankman-Fried , the disgraced founder of crypto exchange FTX, is set to testify in court today. During a teleconference on Wednesday, Bankman-Fried’s lawyer Mark Cohen confirmed that his client will take the stand on Thursday, according to a report by The Associated Press. It is expected...
Ex-FTX Chief’s Defense Team Challenges FBI Interviews, Raises Questions About Witness Credibility
26.10.2023
On Wednesday, the defense team for the former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried issued a letter to the judge seeking to question two FBI agents who interviewed Gary Wang, former chief technology officer of FTX, and Nishad Singh, former director of engineering at FTX. Lawyers allege the witnesses provided...
From Effective Altruism to Terms of Service — Pivotal Points in Bankman-Fried’s Court Battle
23.10.2023
Lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried have given proposed jury instructions to the court in advance of jury deliberations and his verdict. These instructions clarify the defense’s legal positions and emphasize their client’s right to be presumed innocent until proven guilty....
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Battle Expands to Lawyers' Involvement
10.10.2023
As the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried enters its second week, his lawyers are seeking to question FTX co-founder Gary Wang about his reliance on legal advice regarding loans from Alameda Research.
In a legal filing made late Monday night, Bankman-Fried's defense team requested permission from...
12 people will decide the fate of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
5.10.2023
45 prospective jurors were narrowed down to 12 after they were asked to discuss their background, employment, education, partners, children and their age
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Allegedly Being ‘Extorted and Physically Harmed’ in Jail
12.9.2023
Jeremy Lorenzo, aka “Poops,” has given more insights on the difficulties that former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is allegedly facing during his stay at Brooklyn Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC). Lorenzo shared that Bankman-Fried had computer code confiscated and that he might have been...
Sam Bankman-Fried appeal against bail revocation 'meritless': Prosecutors
6.9.2023
The New York South District court revoked former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s bail on Aug. 11 after an appeal from the prosecution in July citing multiple instances of violation of bail conditions
FTX Founder’s Expert Witnesses Face Exclusion in Fraud Trial
29.8.2023
The U.S. Department of Justice filed a motion on Monday seeking to bar all seven of Sam Bankman-Fried’s proposed expert witnesses from testifying in the former FTX CEO’s upcoming fraud trial. Federal prosecutors cited issues with the witnesses’ reliability and accused them...