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CoinspeakerWhat’s Next for FTX’s Ellison, Wang, Salame, and Singh Following SBF’s 25-Year Prison Sentence? Following Sam Bankman-Fried's nearly 25-year jail sentence for financial fraud, attention shifts to his former colleagues at FTX. What’s Next for FTX’s Ellison, Wang, Salame, and Singh Following SBF’s 25-Year Prison Sentence?

CoinspeakerSam Bankman-Fried, Former CEO of Defunct FTX, Acknowledges His Crimes As legal battles unfold, Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried speaks out from his jail cell, expressing remorse for his actions and admitting to making "bad decisions" that left customers waiting. Sam Bankman-Fried, Former CEO of Defunct FTX, Acknowledges His Crimes

CoinspeakerTerraform Labs Faces Trial in New York amid Civil Fraud Allegations Tied to TerraUSD Collapse The Terraform trial holds significant implications for the crypto industry.  A win for the SEC would solidify its authority to regulate cryptocurrencies deemed securities. Terraform Labs Faces Trial in New York amid Civil Fraud Allegations Tied to TerraUSD Collapse

CoinspeakerFTX Victims Decry SBF’s Role, Call for Justice as SBF Faces Sentencing FTX victims' testimonies reveal the grim aftermath of FTX collapse, fueling calls for justice as 50-year sentencing looms for Sam Bankman-Fried. FTX Victims Decry SBF’s Role, Call for Justice as SBF Faces Sentencing

Even with the owed fees it has paid in trying to deal with bankruptcy issues, FTX continues to face mounting challenges. The collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, previously valued at $32 billion, has resulted in exorbitant legal and advisory fees amounting to an average of $53,000 per hour within three months. According to recent filings with the bankruptcy court, FTX attempted to address its insolvency issues by spending an astounding $118.1 million on professional services between...

FTX’s legal team noted in the filing that paying the $24 billion could impede the repayment of funds to the exchange victims. Lawyers representing the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have contested the United States Internal Revenue Service (IRS) claim of $24 billion in unpaid taxes. The attorneys insist that the IRS must substantiate its demands, urging the tax agency to provide evidence supporting its assertion. In a recent filing with a Delaware bankruptcy court on November 10, the...

Despite the subdued overall interest, a group that remains consistently passionate is the die-hard Bitcoin maximalists. In recent weeks, Bitcoin price has once again captured the attention of the financial industry as it surged above $44,000, a level not seen since May 2022. However, this rally seems to lack the fervor and widespread interest that accompanied previous bull cycles, according to a Bloomberg report. Despite Bitcoin Price Growth, Interest Remain Subdued A notable indicator of...

The ongoing lawsuit has a complaint against Mercedes F1 that echoes the accusations, asserting that the team prominently featured FTX’s logo on its cars, merchandise, and marketing materials. A group of FTX users has filed twin class-action lawsuits in a Florida district court, accusing the Mercedes-AMG Petronas F1 Team and Major League Baseball (MLB) of complicity in FTX’s alleged “massive, multibillion-dollar global fraud”. The suits, filed on November 27, claim that both entities aided...

FTX management has been trying to recover funds from multiple sources including beneficiaries of donations made by the firm and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. FTX bankruptcy advisors have sued cryptocurrency exchange ByBit Fintech Ltd in an attempt to recover funds withdrawn prior to its collapse. According to a Bloomberg report, FTX management filed a lawsuit in a Delaware court on Friday against Bybit’s investment branch, Mirana Corporation and two corporate affiliates.  FTX’s...

SEC Chair Gary Gensler said the agency would greenlight the reboot of the exchange if “Tom or anybody else” did it within the law. In an encouraging development, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has hinted at the possibility of approving the revival of the beleaguered cryptocurrency exchange FTX, if the incoming leadership adheres strictly to regulatory guidelines. The revelation follows reports that former New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) president Tom Farley was among a...