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Understanding the Charges Brought Against Sam Bankman-Fried
The SEC, CFTC and DOJ treat the FTX founder as an ambitious and calculating criminal.

Comprendre les accusations portées contre Sam Bankman-Fried
La SEC, la CFTC et le DOJ traitent le fondateur de FTX comme un criminel ambitieux et calculateur.

Bankman-Fried Lawsuits Expose FTX's 'Special Treatment' of Alameda Research
Sam Bankman-Fried’s “personal piggy bank” Alameda Research was deeply intertwined with his exchange, FTX.

Regulation and Policy in Crypto: Policymakers Look Ahead
Congressman Jim Himes (D-Connecticut) and CFTC's former Commissioner Dawn Stump join Blockchain Association's Executive Director Kristin Smith at I.D.E.A.S. 2022 to discuss their outlook for regulation and policymaking in the digital economy space.

SEC Charges Sam Bankman-Fried for Defrauding FTX Investors, Legal Expert Weighs In
The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has charged Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, for defrauding investors of his platform, according to a release on Tuesday. Former CFTC Trial Lawyer Braden Perry explains why the charges are "unique." Plus, he adds that "there will be a race to regulation," following the rapid collapse of the crypto exchange.

CFTC Sues Sam Bankman-Fried, Alameda Research for Fraud
In a filing, the regulator says Bankman-Fried misrepresented the health of his companies, impacting the price of bitcoin and ether.

US Judge in Ooki DAO Trial Orders CFTC to Serve Original Founders With Lawsuit
Federal Judge William Orrick said he did not previously know that Tom Bean and Kyle Kistner were current token holders at Ooki DAO.

US Sen. Cynthia Lummis: Ether Is Now a Security; My Bill Might Have Stopped FTX
The Wyoming Republican says the second-largest cryptocurrency was transformed by the Ethereum Merge.

A16z Elevates Former US CFTC Commissioner Quintenz to Policy Chief
Brian Quintenz, who served at the agency that’s expected to oversee crypto trading, has dabbled in industry advisory roles since leaving the CFTC last year.

The ‘Good Cop and Bad Cop’ of US Crypto Regulations
The ongoing tug-of-war between the top two federal regulatory agencies keeps the crypto industry on its toes. That’s why Gary Gensler and Rostin Behnam share a spot on CoinDesk’s Most Influential 2022.
