Tag Archives: Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF)

The recent conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) marks a pivotal moment in the cryptocurrency industry, carrying significant implications for its leaders and stakeholders. As the founder of the now-defunct FTX crypto exchange, SBF held a prominent position in the sector, making his fall from grace a broad industry concern. His conviction on fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering is a stark reminder of the need for accountability and transparency in the crypto space. This...

The investment firm Proof Group is said to be among the bidders expressing interest in revitalizing the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, as per two individuals familiar with the situation. Notably, the bankrupt exchange has received numerous bids for a potential restart, and it has now been narrowed down to a shortlist of three, according to Perella Weinberg Partners, an investment bank involved in the process. Proof Group Eyes Potential FTX Revival Proof Group has experience in...

This week has seen a whirlwind of events. Bitcoin’s price seems like the only stable thing in the industry right now, however hilarious that may be. That said, the cryptocurrency is still up throughout the past seven days, but not as much as last week. SBF was found guilty, Solana (SOL) is exploding, and whatnot. A lot happened this week, so let’s dive in. Starting with BTC’s price, the cryptocurrency is trading at slightly below $35K at the time of this writing, marking an...

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...