Alameda Research
Court Documents Show Sam Bankman-Fried Borrowed From Alameda to Buy Robinhood Shares
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried borrowed from Alameda Research to purchase 56 million shares of Robinhood Markets Inc., according to court documents. This comes as ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison has reportedly apologized for her role in FTX's collapse. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Reportedly Tells Judge She Is 'Truly Sorry'
The New York Times reports that transcripts unsealed on Friday shows former Alameda executive Caroline Ellison told a federal judge she was “truly sorry” for her role in FTX's implosion. Akin Gump Partner Ian McGinley discusses the latest legal considerations and outlines the "game changers" for the case against Sam Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250M Bond; FTX Creditors Hire Law Firm Paul Hastings
A federal judge agreed to release Sam Bankman-Fried on a $250 million bond secured by his parents as former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang pleaded guilty to criminal charges tied to FTX's collapse. Plus, FTX creditors hired law firm Paul Hastings LLP in the crypto exchange's bankruptcy proceedings.
Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250M Bail Secured by Parents
In his first court appearance since being extradited from the Bahamas, the former CEO was told he can live with his parents on $250 million bail secured by their Palo Alto house.
Ellison, Wang Plead Guilty to DOJ 'Fraud' Charges
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang pleaded guilty to criminal charges tied to FTX's collapse. The SEC and CFTC also announced charges against the two, saying Ellison manipulated the price of FTT. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in FTX's bankruptcy.
Alameda’s Caroline Ellison, FTX's Gary Wang Plead Guilty to DOJ Fraud Charges
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang pleaded guilty to criminal charges tied to FTX's collapse, U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday night. The SEC also charged Ellison and Wang. CoinDesk Deputy Managing Editor for Global Policy and Regulation Jesse Hamilton discusses the details.
Sam Bankman-Fried Now in FBI Custody, Will Appear in Court 'as Soon as Possible'
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is now in FBI custody facing both civil and criminal charges. Meanwhile, the SEC has charged former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison and FTX co-founder Gary Wang with defrauding FTX customers. Barhoma Law founder Matthew Barhoma discusses the latest legal considerations of FTX's bankruptcy and the potential road ahead.
Caroline Ellison Plea Agreement: $250,000 Bail, Surrender of Travel Documents, Forfeiture of Assets
The plea agreement would waive Ellison of any charges except criminal tax violations, provided she fully cooperates with U.S. Attorney's office.
FTX Creditor Meeting; SBF Gave Ex-Jane Street Traders Who Formed Modulo Capital $400M
FTX's new management told a procedural hearing it had over $1 billion in assets identified. Alameda Research invested $400 million into Modulo Capital, a multi-strategy hedge fund founded early this year by two former Jane Street traders and one developer. Bankrupt crypto lender BlockFi has asked a U.S. court to greenlight customer withdrawals that are locked up in the platform, court filings show.
FTX’s Bankman-Fried Gave Ex-Jane Street Traders Who Formed Modulo Capital $400M
Founded in early 2022, Modulo operated out of the same luxury Bahamian condominium community where Sam Bankman-Fried and other FTX employees lived.
