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DOJ's Proposed 50-Year Sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried 'Disturbing,' FTX Founder's Lawyers Say
20.3.2024
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team pushed back against what it called the "disturbing" sentencing memorandum filed by the Department of Justice last week in a new letter, saying the DOJ was making the FTX founder out to be someone he was not
FTX Creditors Submit Impact Statements Before Bankman-Fried’s Sentencing, Highlighting Devastating Consequences
19.3.2024
The Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed dozens of victim impact statements in the criminal case against Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his sentencing.
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FTX Users Describe 'Emotional Toll' From Bankruptcy in Letters to Judge Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentencing
19.3.2024
The Department of Justice filed dozens of victim impact statements from FTX creditors Monday ahead of Bankman-Fried's sentencing next week. These victims hail from around the world, with the letters describing their FTX holdings and the effect FTX's bankruptcy had on their lives
FTX Claims Holder Attestor Takes Creditor to Court Over Alleged 'Seller’s Remorse'
18.3.2024
London-based investment firm Attestor Capital, a top holder of FTX bankruptcy claims, has filed suit against a FTX creditor who allegedly promised to sell the firm two FTX accounts, only to back out of the deal once the value of its claims skyrocketed
New Court Documents Reveal Sam Bankman-Fried’s Strategies to Repair Public Image
18.3.2024
Newly revealed court documents shed light on Sam Bankman-Fried's strategies aimed at repairing his public image following the collapse of FTX in 2022.
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Prosecutors Demand 50 Years for Bankman-Fried, Citing FTX Founder’s Repeated Gambles ‘With Other People’s Money’
16.3.2024
In a statement from U.S. Attorney Damian Williams and his team, the fallen FTX founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), faces a recommendation for up to half a century behind bars for his offenses. The prosecutors argue that SBF has a penchant for high-stake risk and “gambling repeatedly with other...
Pantera Capital in Quest for Funds to Acquire Solana from Bankrupt FTX Estate
8.3.2024
Crypto asset manager Pantera Capital is seeking funding from major investors to purchase Solana (SOL) tokens at a discounted rate from the bankrupt FTX estate.
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Pantera Looks to Purchase Discounted Solana Tokens With New Fund: Bloomberg
7.3.2024
Prices of Solana’s SOL are up nearly 600% over the past year, CoinGecko data shows
BlockFi to Receive $874.5 Million From Settlement with FTX and Alameda Research
7.3.2024
BlockFi reaches a settlement with FTX and Alameda Research, securing $874.5 million for customer compensation, setting the stage for significant progress in its bankruptcy resolution process.
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BlockFi Settles With FTX, Alameda Estates for $874.5M
7.3.2024
The settlement with FTX and Alameda Research is a key part of BlockFi's bankruptcy and reorganization plan
FTX Opens Claim Window, Prices Crypto Assets Significantly Below Market Values
4.3.2024
The exchange has faced criticism on social media from users who have blasted FTX for pricing major crypto assets significantly lower than their market values.
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FTX Affiliated Crypto Hedge Fund LedgerPrime Restarts Under New Name MNNC Group: Bloomberg
29.2.2024
LedgerPrime, a digital assets hedge fund once tied to disastrous crypto exchange FTX, will relaunch under a brand new name. News of the launch follows the announcement of fellow crypto hedge fund, Split Capital, created by a number of former LedgerPrime employees.
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A Maximum of 78 Months — Sam Bankman-Fried’s Legal Team Calls for Leniency
29.2.2024
In a recent legal submission, Sam Bankman-Fried’s freshly appointed defense team strongly criticized the suggested century-long sentence as “grotesque.” The firm Mukasey Young is pushing for a gentler verdict for the 31-year-old creator of FTX. Bankman-Fried’s Defense Urges Judge to...
SBF’s Family Write Individual Letters To Judge Asking for Lenient Sentence
28.2.2024
Family members of former FTX chief Sam Bankman-Fried submitted letters to the federal judge ahead of his sentencing. Barbara Fried, Joseph Bankman, and Gabriel Bankman-Fried all requested leniency, emphasizing SBF's good intentions, charitable efforts, and social difficulties.
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Solana Veterans Raise $17M For 'Backpack' Crypto Wallet, Exchange
28.2.2024
Armani Ferrante's and Tristan Yver's startup raised the funds at a $120 million valuation
Sam Bankman-Fried Asks Court to Cut Prison Time to 63-78 Months
28.2.2024
Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), found guilty of fraud last year and due to be sentenced next month, has asked the court for a 'just' sentence of 63 to 78 months, according to a court filing submitted Tuesday
SBF Requests 63-78 Month Sentence in FTX Fraud, Citing Lack of Criminal History, Young Age
28.2.2024
Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have proposed a sentence of 63 to 78 months in prison for their client, citing his charitable work and young age.
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FTX Estate Can Sell Near 8% Stake in AI StartUp Anthropic, Court Rules
23.2.2024
The FTX bankruptcy estate has been granted approval to sell its stake in artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, court filings from Thursday show
FTX Cleared to Sell Its Stake in AI Startup Anthropic: Report
23.2.2024
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has been permitted to sell its shares in the artificial intelligence firm Anthropic, according to an issue ordered by U.S. Federal Judge John Dorsey on Thursday, reports Reuters.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Stands by Legal Team Amidst Conflict of Interest Concerns
22.2.2024
Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) on Wednesday confirmed plans to stick with his new lawyers Marc Mukasey and Torrey Young, who are also representing Celsius CEO Alex Mashinsky, according to a report by Reuters. In a hearing, U.S. Southern District Judge Lewis Kaplan asked...