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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 SBF was arrested in December 2022, and his bail was revoked due to alleged witness tampering.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.
FTX Files for Bankruptcy Protections in US; Sam Bankman-Fried Resigns
Crypto exchange FTX announced that it is filing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy and Sam Bankman-Fried has stepped down from his role as CEO but will “remain to assist in an orderly transition.” CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in.
Legal Expert on What FTX's Collapse Means for Users
Crypto exchange FTX US – the U.S. wing of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto trading empire – warned its users to close their positions as it might halt trading in the coming days. Keystone Law Partner Louise Abbott discusses the legal considerations of FTX's downfall and what they suggest about the fate of its users.
FTX Balances Fell 87% in 5 Days in Epic Crypto Deposit Run, Data Shows
A glance at data from Arkham Intelligence shows the behind-the-scenes operational reality that drove billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried's beleaguered FTX exchange to order a withdrawal halt this week. "All About Bitcoin" host Christine Lee breaks down the Chart of the Day.
FTX US Warns of Possible Trading Halt; SBF Tweets: Well Played, You Won
Crypto exchange FTX US warned its users to close their positions as it might halt trading in the coming days. Plus, FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried tweets "Alameda Research is winding down trading" and wrote in an apparent dig to Binance, "Well played; you won."
Sam Bankman-Fried Tweets Apology as FTX Fallout Continues
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried took to Twitter to apologize for the crisis plaguing his troubled crypto exchange and affiliate Alameda Research. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of FTX and what the future holds.
Regulatory Gap Limiting CFTC's Crypto Purview: Commissioner Johnson
CFTC Commissioner Kristin N. Johnson discusses her take on FTX's downfall and whether U.S. regulators might probe Sam Bankman-Fried, the head of a non-U.S. entity, the way they did former BitMEX CEO Arthur Hayes. "We are vigorously enforcing any instances where we can," Johnson said. "There is a regulatory gap ... that really limits our ability."
Trust Is Gained Over Time but Lost in an Instant: Analyst
Tokens related to cryptocurrency exchange FTX, including FTT and Solana (SOL), have fallen sharply amid contagion fears. Citi Digital Asset Analyst Joe Ayoub said "that's largely because of a lack of trust from users in these projects that are related to Sam [Bankman-Fried]."
FTX Japan Ordered by Regulator to Pause Operations Following Withdrawal Halt
Japan's Financial Services Agency has ordered the local unit of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto exchange FTX to suspend operation amid its liquidity crisis. CoinDesk Executive Director of Global Content Emily Parker discusses the details and the implications for FTX in Asia. Why did FTX leave Hong Kong and what is the country's state of crypto regulation now?
Sam Bankman-Fried Says Alameda Winding Down, Promises FTX US Customers' Funds Are 'Fine'
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried promised to use “every penny” his crypto exchange has to repay users ahead of investors, apologizing in a tweet thread on Thursday. The 30-year-old former billionaire also said Alameda Trading – his empire’s once mighty crypto quant shop and market maker – would wind down trading. CoinDesk Technology Reporter Sam Kessler weighs in.