Tag Archives: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF)

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testified for the first time during his own fraud trial on Thursday, in what expert onlookers are calling a “hail mary” to rescue himself from conviction. The examination pertained to scandalous private Signal messages he’d shared with his former colleagues, and whether or not he was ever authorized to delete such messages. Skimming the Terms of Service As reported by CNN, Bankman-Fried argued that using heavily encrypted messaging apps like...

A recurring motif during the trial has been Bankman-Fried’s commitment to effective altruism, a philanthropic ideology aimed at maximizing individuals’ impact through activities like charitable contributions and career choices. Bankman-Fried, who is currently on trial for defrauding investors of billions of dollars, aligned himself with fellow proponents of this philosophy, including Nishad Singh, the head of engineering, and Caroline Ellison, who was not only his former...

New details show that Bankman-Fried had a packed schedule in September 2022, with meetings involving influential individuals less than two months before the exchange’s downfall. From close connections with Bahamian authorities and former President Bill Clinton to an evening at the preferred late-night spot of New York City Mayor Eric Adams, here’s what’s new in the trial. Sam Bankman-Fried’s Political Web Unveiled As per the testimony of FBI special agent Richard Busick,...

The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange has staked close to $170 million in several crypto assets, including Solana, Ethereum, and MATIC. Blockchain data revealed that the defunct platform has staked over 5.5 million SOL and more than 24K ETH. FTX Move to Staking Staking is primarily the practice of locking up cryptocurrencies on a blockchain network to support it and earning token rewards, mainly at a predetermined rate. #CryptoNews: Over 5.5 million #Solana (SOL) were sent by...

Nishad Singh, a former top engineer at the defunct crypto exchange network FTX, testified on Oct. 16 that the network’s ex-CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, had planned a potential deal with Telegram for TON tokens. Singh commented when testifying in the ongoing court case against the former FTX CEO for financial malpractices and fraud. FTX Pitched an Idea for a Deal with Telegram Singh admitted that he was involved in defrauding customers and participating in money laundering. He...

Nishad Singh – FTX’s former director of engineering – revealed more details about the crypto exchange’s profligate spending during his testimony at Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial on Monday. Singh pled guilty to both money laundering and campaign finance violations, breaking down his involvement in the company’s over $100 million in donations to political candidates. Excessive and Flashy Spending As explained by Singh, the executive came to know Bankman-Fried through his...

Lawyers representing Sam Bankman-Fried have once again raised concerns about their client’s access to Adderall, a medication prescribed for his ADHD. The legal team is requesting that Bankman-Fried be granted additional Adderall during his hearings, arguing that his concentration and ability to testify in his defense may be affected without access to the medication. SBF’s Lawyers Petition the Court for More Medication According to a letter of motion submitted by...

In a wild twist of fate, the crypto world’s foundation trembled as the FTX empire crumbled last year, leaving its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, standing trial for a fraud of epic proportions. The US government asserts that this disgraced crypto mogul orchestrated one of the grandest financial deceptions in history, while his defense paints him as a naive young enthusiast who swam too deep in the digital tides. Two weeks deep into the riveting high-stakes drama of the courtroom,...

Zac Prince – former CEO of collapsed crypto lending firm BlockFi – took the stand during Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial in New York City on Friday. The CEO discussed the size of his loans to the exchange’s sister trading desk, Alameda Research, and what exactly he knew about the state of their balance sheet as one of its major creditors. How BlockFi Went Bust Per testimony summarized by Inner City Press, Prince said BlockFi lent out “five to ten billion dollars” overall, of which...

A former engineer at Alameda Research, the sister hedge fund of FTX, alleges that the firm incurred losses exceeding $190 million due to preventable scams. Aditya Baradwaj, the whistleblower, emphasized the frequent “significant security incidents” resulting from the firm’s fast-paced operations. These allegations were documented in a post titled “The Hacks” on the platform X. Baradwaj reported a significant incident where a trader at Alameda lost more than $100 million of...