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Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried, once a pivotal figure in the cryptocurrency industry, was convicted in November 2023 of committing fraud and conspiracy for stealing billions of dollars of money belonging to customers of his FTX crypto exchange, funneling the money to Alameda Research, his hedge fund. FTX had been one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges before its demise, a major player in derivatives trading including perpetual futures. The company's undoing was spurred by a CoinDesk scoop in November 2022 showing Alameda's balance sheet was mysteriously full of the FTT token issued by FTX – calling into question both Alameda and FTX's financial stability. The Bahamas-based company filed for bankruptcy nine days after the story. Before his downfall, SBF (as the former billionaire is commonly known as) had been a leading figure in crypto, pushing for regulation of the industry in the U.S. He was a major political donor and the public face of effective altruism, a movement geared toward maximizing the amount of good done by philanthropy. SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering. His trial began in October 2023, and he was convicted on Nov. 2, 2023, a year to the day after the CoinDesk story that caused his crypto empire to crumble.
Former SEC Branch Chief on State of U.S. Crypto Regulation
Former U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission Enforcement Branch Chief and Bragança Law Attorney Lisa Bragança discusses the current state of crypto regulation in the U.S. on the heels of the latest enforcement actions from the SEC. "Regulators move slowly and deliberately, and the [crypto] industry does not," Bragança said. Plus, her thoughts on former FTX executive Nishad Singh pleading guilty and what it means for Sam Bankman-Fried's trial.
Former FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to six criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday. Singh has been looking for a plea deal with prosecutors last month, as first reported by Reuters. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried, as Singh worked with him at the defunct crypto exchange.
Sam Bankman-Fried Hit with New Criminal Charges
Federal officials are now charging FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried with bank fraud and operating an unlicensed money transmitter in addition to the eight counts he already faced. Bankman-Fried also faces a modified campaign-finance law charge, conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of SBF and his crypto empire.
Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Additional Bank Fraud Allegations in New Indictment
Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces additional charges, including bank fraud allegations, under a new indictment unveiled Thursday morning. Separately, New York and federal financial regulators have opposed Binance US' $1.02 billion deal to purchase of defunct crypto lender Voyager assets. Plus, the New York State Attorney General's office filed suit against the crypto exchange CoinEx. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.
CoinDesk Wins Polk Award for Explosive FTX Coverage
CoinDesk journalists Ian Allison and Tracy Wang won a George Polk Award for the scoop that led to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's $32 billion cryptocurrency empire collapsing in days and for two explosive follow-up stories. CoinDesk Senior Reporter Ian Allison and Finance and Deals Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang share their insights after winning the prestigious prize for their financial reporting.
Securities Lawyer on Sam Bankman-Fried: I've Never Seen Anything This Lenient
Securities lawyer James Murphy addresses the latest legal proceedings for Sam Bankman-Fried after the former FTX CEO had allegedly used a VPN to watch football games. "In my 30 years doing this, I've never seen anything this lenient in a situation where someone has millions of victims of...what is allegedly one of the world's largest frauds," Murphy added.
US Prosecutors Ask Judge to Limit Bankman-Fried From Using Phones, Internet
Federal prosecutors asked a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to modify the terms of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's release on bond to ban him from using cellphones or the internet except under very specific conditions. Securities lawyer James Murphy, also known as "MetaLawMan" on Twitter, weighs in on the latest legal proceedings for Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried's $250M Bond Is a 'Joke': Securities Lawyer
A federal judge ruled the names of Sam Bankman-Fried's bond co-signers should be revealed after Bankman-Fried did not apply to the appeals court. The signers were revealed to be Stanford University's Andreas Paepcke and Larry Kramer, who put up $200,000 and $500,000, respectively. Securities lawyer James Murphy weighs in on the latest developments and why he thinks Bankman-Fried's $250 million bond is a "joke."
Stanford Research Director, Former Dean Identified as Sam Bankman-Fried's Bond Signers
A Stanford University senior research scientist and former Stanford Law School dean were revealed to be Sam Bankman-Fried's bond co-signers, in addition to his parents. Securities lawyer James Murphy, also known as "MetaLawMan" on Twitter, joins "First Mover" to discuss the details and implications of the latest legal developments around bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.