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The Collapse of FTX, in Sam’s Own Words
3.10.2023
We may not know for weeks whether Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand at his own trial. He may want the chance to explain himself to the jury, but his lawyers are surely wary of the withering cross-examination such a tactic would invite. No matter: the unconventional former crypto executive...
Bankman-Fried Seeks to Block Prosecutors Calling FTX Investors, Former Insiders as Witnesses
3.10.2023
Lawyers are still quibbling over what evidence can be brought to the FTX founder’s fraud trial, hours before jury selection is due to start
Sam Bankman Fried's Defense Team Seeks Clarity on Bankruptcy and Philanthropy in Trial
3.10.2023
The defense team representing Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking clarity from the U.S. judge presiding over the case regarding specific arguments they can present during the trial.
They aim to gain a better understanding of their ability to argue that FTX was not regulated in the United States, while...
Legal Experts Weigh In: Sam Bankman-Fried's Limited Defense Options Revealed
3.10.2023
With former FTX boss Sam Bankman Fried's (SBF)’s first day in court fast approaching, experts say his paths to acquittal are looking quite scant.
On one hand, government prosecutors have already secured cooperation and plea deals from major figures closely tied to the founder’s alleged fraud...
Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Asks for Clarity on Charity, Bankruptcy Arguments
2.10.2023
Attorneys for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried asked the judge overseeing the case to clarify his orders around certain proposed arguments, including arguments about FTX's regulated jurisdictions, bankruptcy recoveries and his charitable work
‘Big Short’ Author Reveals Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘Gamified’ Saga in Latest Tell-All
2.10.2023
This week, the renowned writer of “The Big Short,” Michael Lewis, has embarked on an extensive promotional campaign for his latest literary endeavor, chronicling the turbulent odyssey of Sam Bankman-Fried, the beleaguered co-founder and former CEO of FTX. Dubbed “Going Infinite:...
Is Michael Lewis Throwing Out His Reputation to Defend Sam Bankman-Fried?
2.10.2023
The author’ latest book, “Going Infinite,” is an eyewitness account of the fall of FTX’s founder, who Lewis said is “misunderstood.”
Book describes Sam Bankman-Fried with little attention span or respect for appointments
2.10.2023
The former FTX CEO was reportedly invited by Vogue editor-in-chief Anna Wintour to be her special guest at the Met Gala, only to cancel at the last minute
DOJ Plans to Call Former FTX Customers and Investors as Witnesses in Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial
2.10.2023
The US Department of Justice (DOJ) is preparing to call former FTX customers, investors, and employees as witnesses in the upcoming trial against disgraced CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
The move aims to shed light on the creditors’ and stakeholders’ expectations regarding FTX's handling of their assets...
Unpublished Tweets by Sam Bankman-Fried Offer Insights into His Mental Health
2.10.2023
A series of unpublished tweets belonging to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have revealed insights into his mental health and prescribed medication.
The unposted tweets, obtained by CoinDesk, indicate that Bankman-Fried has been discussing his mental health struggles, including mild depression...
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Will Testify Against Him. Here’s Who Else We’ll Hear From
2.10.2023
Several of Bankman-Fried’s former colleagues and friends will testify against the one-time crypto mogul following plea deals they struck with the U.S. Department of Justice, including his former romantic partner Caroline Ellison and childhood friend Gary Wang, who were both deeply involved in...
Today in Crypto: UBS Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund Pilot on Ethereum, $8BN was a 'Rounding Error' to SBF
2.10.2023
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Read More: Today in Crypto: UBS Launches Tokenized Money Market Fund Pilot on Ethereum, $8BN was a 'Rounding Error' to SBF
Sam Bankman-Fried FTX trial — five things you need to know
2.10.2023
The long awaited trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets underway on Oct. 4 - here’s what you need to know
Sam Bankman-Fried Goes on Trial Tomorrow
2.10.2023
It is officially trial week, everyone – or as Bloomberg’s Joe Weisenthal would likely put it, “this is why we get up in the morning.” It’s been exactly nine months and 20 days since Sam Bankman-Fried got arrested in his then-home in the Bahamas. Today marks the last day before he is set to start...
Bankman-Fried Saw Missing FTX Billions as ‘Rounding Error,’ Biographer Says
2.10.2023
Michael Lewis revealed management failings at crypto exchange FTX, and a billion-dollar plan to keep Trump out of office in an interview with CBS
Bankman-Fried Trial to Feature Customer, Investor, and Co-Conspirator Testimony
2.10.2023
In a letter to the judge published Saturday, prosecutors laid out plans to call customers, investors, and co-conspirators to testify in next week’s trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. The former CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX faces charges of fraud and conspiracy for allegedly misusing customer...
FTX 'Hacker' Moved 15K ETH This Weekend
2.10.2023
More than 15,000 ether (ETH) worth close to $26 million left a wallet associated with last year's attack on FTX this weekend
Sam Bankman-Fried Wanted to Pay Donald Trump $5 Billion to Not Run for President in 2024, Big Short Author Claims
2.10.2023
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried explored the possibility of offering Donald Trump a staggering $5 billion to dissuade him from running for the United States presidency in 2024, Big Short author Michael Lewis revealed.
During a 60 Minutes interview on October 1, Lewis revealed Sam Bankman-Fried's...
FTX founder mulled giving Trump $5B not to run for president, says author
2.10.2023
“That only shocks you if you don’t know Sam,” says author Michael Lewis regarding the revelation in his new book about Sam Bankman-Fried
Effective altruism fueled SBF’s ‘ridiculous’ actions at FTX: Ex-Alameda engineer
2.10.2023
"No sane person would make those decisions,” says a former engineer at Alameda Research about what ultimately led to the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire