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Ex-Alameda CEO was trying to prevent ‘AI disaster’ — former FTX employee
11.9.2024
Caroline Ellison's ex-boyfriend, Sam Bankman-Fried, was sentenced to 25 behind bars for his role in the collapse of the FTX exchange.
Caroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’t
11.9.2024
The elusive former CEO of Alameda Research will return to court on Sept. 24 for sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering in 2022
Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say
11.9.2024
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison should be sentenced to time served and a non-custodial term after her cooperation with prosecutors in taking down Sam Bankman-Fried, her attorneys said in a late Tuesday night filing
Former FTX Executive Caroline Ellison's Sentencing Hearing Set for Sept. 24
11.9.2024
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's sentencing hearing has been scheduled for Sept. 24, 2024, at 3:00 p.m. EDT
Caroline Ellison asks to seal supporters’ info at Sept. 24 sentencing
10.9.2024
A filing in federal court suggested that the former Alameda Research CEO had a sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 24 — the first in the FTX case since Ryan Salame’s in May
FTX pencils deal to access $600M in Robinhood shares
10.9.2024
FTX debtors will pay Emergent $14 million to cover administrative expenses in exchange for the firm withdrawing any claims to $600 million in Robinhood shares and cash
FTX pencils deal to access $600M in Robinhood shares
10.9.2024
FTX debtors will pay Emergent $14 million to cover administrative expenses in exchange for the firm withdrawing any claims to $600 million in Robinhood shares and cash
Crypto Biz: US regulators crack down on Uniswap
6.9.2024
This week’s Crypto Biz explores several regulatory developments targeting crypto firms, including charges against Uniswap, a delay in a decision on an eco Bitcoin ETF, and a potential challenge to FTX’s repayment plan
Prosecutors Tell NY Court They Didn’t Renege on FTX Exec Ryan Salame’s Plea Deal
6.9.2024
Federal prosecutors have fired back against Ryan Salame’s allegations that they reneged on agreements made in the former FTX executive’s plea deal – namely, that they would cease criminal investigations into Michelle Bond, Salame’s longtime partner and the mother of his child
US prosecutors allegedly link ex-FTX exec to Chinese bribery scandal
5.9.2024
Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Research’s bribery scheme in China.
Behind bars: 6 crypto execs who did time and one who got away…
4.9.2024
These crypto leaders had it all, but that couldn’t stop them from going to jail
Behind bars: 6 crypto execs who did time and one who got away…
4.9.2024
These crypto leaders had it all, but that couldn’t stop them from going to jail
SEC charges fund adviser Galois Capital for FTX crypto custody
3.9.2024
The fund allegedly lost about half of its assets following FTX's collapse.
SEC charges fund adviser Galois Capital for FTX crypto custody
3.9.2024
The fund allegedly lost about half of its assets following FTX's collapse.
Crypto Hedge Fund Galois Capital Fined $225,000 by SEC for Custody Rule Violations
3.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has slapped Galois Capital Management LLC with a $225,000 fine for falling short of the Custody Rule laid out in the Investment Advisers Act. The crypto-centric hedge fund and advisory firm was also accused of misleading investors about...
Ripple lawyer slams SEC use of 'crypto asset security'
3.9.2024
Ripple's chief legal officer Stuart Alderoty says the term is “fabricated” with no legal basis.
Coinbase Legal Chief Criticizes SEC’s Vague Position on FTX Plan — Says Investors Deserve ‘Way Better’
3.9.2024
Coinbase’s chief legal officer has criticized the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) for its ambiguous position regarding FTX’s proposal to repay creditors using stablecoins or other cryptocurrencies. Although the SEC did not explicitly deem these transactions illegal,...
SEC Warns FTX Over Legality of Crypto Asset Distribution in Chapter 11 Plan
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has raised concerns over FTX’s plan to pay back claims using its “crypto asset securities.” The SEC’s Senior Trial Counsel, Therese Scheuer, has reserved the right to challenge these transactions under federal securities laws. FTX’s Crypto...
SEC Might Challenge FTX Bankruptcy Estate From Paying Back Customers With Stablecoins
2.9.2024
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) may have thrown a spanner in the wheels of the confirmation of the FTX bankruptcy plan, according to a court filing Friday
SEC says it could challenge FTX crypto repayment plan
2.9.2024
The regulator said that while stablecoin-denominated creditor repayments may not be illegal, it “reserves its rights” to challenge transactions involving crypto assets