Sam Bankman-Fried
Treasury Department Issues Sanctions on Hamas Operatives; SBF's Meetings With Powerful Politicians
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including testimony during the criminal trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried that revealed scheduled meetings with various American politicians. A closer look at how the U.S. is working to disrupt Hamas financing after recent attacks on Israel. And, Fidelity files an amendment to its proposed spot bitcoin ETF.

‘Oh, Yes’: Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money
For starters, customer funds were behind a majority of FTX’s investment into Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital, Peter Easton testifies.

Lack of 'Melodrama' Is Surprising in Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial: Law Professor
As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week presented by Chainalysis, St. John’s University law professor Anthony M. Sabino weighs in on how crypto regulation could change as Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial continues. When it comes to Sam Bankman-Fried's defense Sabino said he was "quite surprised at the lack of more melodrama," especially regarding former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison's testimony.

The SBF Trial: Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Faces Cross-Examination
Nishad Singh, a former member of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's inner circle, faced cross examination from defense attorney Marc Cohen yesterday. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker, who was in the courtroom on Tuesday, discusses the latest legal developments.

Acquittal in Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Is 'Certainly a Possibility,' Law Professor Says
As part of CoinDesk's State of Crypto Week presented by Chainalysis, which takes a closer look at the future of crypto regulation in the U.S., St. John’s University law professor Anthony M. Sabino discusses his take on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial and the prospects of an acquittal. Plus, why it could be "highly dangerous" and "extremely risky" for Bankman-Fried to take the stand.

(One Part of) Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy Starts Paying Off
The defense team landed some hits during its cross-examination of a key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried.

Sam Bankman-Fried Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant
Erstwhile crypto titan and avowed vegan Sam Bankman-Fried was also scheduled to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul at The Capital Grille steakhouse, according to FBI trial testimony.

Bahamian Prime Minister Asked Sam Bankman-Fried to Give His Son Advice on NFT Project
An email mentioning NFTs from Philip Davis was presented in court on Tuesday as part of prosecutors’ fraud case against the FTX founder.

The SBF Trial: Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Back in Court; Binance.US Halts Direct Dollar Withdrawals
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the latest witness testimony in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial from former senior FTX executive Nishad Singh. Plus, the amended proposal that bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has floated to return up to 90% of creditor holdings. And, Binance.US users can no longer withdraw dollars directly from the platform after the exchange updated its terms of use.
