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Sam Bankman-Fried Reverses Decision to Contest US Extradition Request After a Few Nights in Bahamian Jail
18.12.2022
It was just a few days ago that Sam Bankman-Fried, the ex-billionaire CEO of defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX and hedge fund Alameda, decided to contest a US extradition request for his central role in the FTX meltdown that defrauded thousands of investors. However, after spending a few nights...
SBF prosecutors reportedly dig into donations made to top US Democrats
18.12.2022
Democratic members from the DNC, the DCCC and Congressman Hakeem Jeffries were contacted by SBF prosecutors for information to aid their ongoing investigations
Report: FTX Co-Founder Bankman-Fried Plans to Surrender to US Extradition Request
17.12.2022
Disgraced FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has reportedly reversed his decision to contest his extradition to the United States. Bankman-Fried has spent close to five days in the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS) jail Fox Hill, an overcrowded prison known for being filthy...
Sam Bankman-Fried seeks to reverse decision on contesting extradition: Report
17.12.2022
By consenting to extradition, Bankman-Fried would be able to appear in a United States court
FTX Collapse Has Rekindled Security and Reliability Concerns for Web3 Projects Says Marketing Expert
17.12.2022
The fallout from the collapse of failed crypto exchange FTX is forcing Web3 brands, and projects previously focused on managing the public’s perception, to concentrate on fighting for their very legitimacy, Laura K. Inamedinova, a Web3 marketing expert, has said. Besides just trying...
Democrats to reportedly return over $1M of SBF's funding to FTX victims
17.12.2022
Three democratic committees, the DNC, the DSCC and the DCCC, pledged to return SBF’s political donations after the entrepreneur was charged with eight counts of financial crimes
The outcome of SBF's prosecution could determine how the IRS treats your FTX losses
16.12.2022
Will your losses to FTX be classified as capital losses or as a “theft loss” that involved a Ponzi scheme? Either way, you’ll probably win
Bahamas Corrections Commissioner Says FTX Co-Founder Bankman-Fried Is in ‘Good Spirits’ in the Prison Sick Bay
16.12.2022
According to local reports, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is in “good spirits” and is being kept in the maximum security unit in the sick bay. SBF is held in custody at the Bahamas Department of Correctional Services (BDOCS), a jail called Fox Hill that is known for being filthy, and...
The Faulty Moral Universe of Sam Bankman-Fried
16.12.2022
His legal-scholar mother, Barbara Fried, believed personal responsibility was an outdated concept. Did those ideas create a monster?
Sam Bankman-Fried Makes New Bid for Bail Following Denial of First Request – Here’s the Latest
16.12.2022
The FTX/Sam Bankman-Fried saga continues: the exchange founder submitted another bail request, just two days after his first one was denied, according to two news outlets.
Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the colossal failure that ended up being the FTX exchange, made a bail application before...
Reports Suggest Caroline Ellison Is Working With Feds and Snitching on FTX Co-Founder Bankman-Fried
16.12.2022
Following the arrest of the former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), spectators continue to wonder where ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is, and whether or not she turned on SBF. A few reports suggest Ellison is “likely working with feds” and it’s possibly the reason why Ellison...
SBF's legal battle still has "a lot to play out," according to legal commentators
15.12.2022
Sam Bankman-Fried faces eight accusations and could get 115 years in jail, but a final sentence could take months or even years
Court Documents Say FTX Boss Ryan Salame Snitched on SBF 2 Days Before the Bankruptcy Filing
15.12.2022
According to court documents associated with the FTX bankruptcy proceedings, on Nov. 9 — two days before the company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection — FTX co-CEO Ryan Salame told Bahamian authorities that Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) sent customer funds to the firm Alameda Research. A letter...
Rodents and Lack of Toilets Reported at Bahamas Detention Center Where Sam Bankman-Fried Is Being Held
15.12.2022
Fox Hill, the Bahamas detention facility where former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is held, is known for overcrowding, a lack of toilets, and generally harsh conditions.
Bankman-Fried spent the night at the prison on Wednesday, after appearing in court in the Bahamas on Tuesday. During the court...
Kevin O’Leary Tells US Lawmakers FTX Failed Because Binance Intentionally Killed It
15.12.2022
Shark Tank star Kevin O’Leary, aka Mr. Wonderful, has told U.S. Congress that he believes the collapsed crypto exchange FTX failed because rival Binance intentionally put it out of business. He said former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) told him that Binance, which owned a 20% equity stake...
FTX Bahamas co-CEO Ryan Salame blew the whistle on FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried
15.12.2022
Court filings show Ryan Salame tipped off the Bahaman securities regulator, telling them that FTX was sending customer funds to Alameda Research
Amid Withdrawals, Binance CEO Warns of Bumpy Months Ahead
15.12.2022
Binance founder Changpeng Zhao (CZ) has reportedly told staff to expect some difficult months as the leading cryptocurrency exchange is seeing customer withdrawals. The warning comes while the crypto industry is facing challenges after high-profile bankruptcies and amid tightening regulations....
After Sam Bankman-Fried's Arrest, the FTX Show Goes On
14.12.2022
Strap in folks: It’s a big week. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and current FTX CEO John J. Ray III were supposed to speak to the House Financial Services Committee. Obviously, things didn’t quite work out that way
SBF’s Bahamian prison reported for 'harsh' conditions and 'degrading treatment' — US State Dept
14.12.2022
Bahamian Commissioner of Correctional Services Doan Cleare reportedly said that most of the facilities had been renovated since 2021 and now had no “issues with rodents."
Sam Bankman-Fried Was a ‘Pathological Liar’: Congressman
14.12.2022
Rep. Ritchie Torres (D-N.Y.) discusses how the disgraced CEO “misled the public” and what he did with Bankman-Fried’s $2,900 political donation