Sam Bankman-Fried
3 Times Bankman-Fried Allegedly Lied Before He Was Famous
It's not yet clear whether the disgraced FTX founder will testify in his fraud trial. But can you even take him at his word?
Sam Bankman-Fried, Other FTX Execs Committed Financial Crimes, Co-Founder Wang Testifies
Gary Wang, the former chief technology officer and co-founder of FTX, told a jury that he, Bankman-Fried and fellow former executives Caroline Ellison and Nishad Singh committed multiple forms of fraud.
Sam Bankman-Fried Trial Kicks off With Opening Arguments; Why is AVAX Climbing?
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest crypto headlines today, including the latest legal developments with FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial. A founder of bankrupt crypto hedge fund Three Arrows Capital is under arrest, according to the New York Times. And, a closer look at why Avalanche's AVAX is rallying.
Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Why Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Strategy Could 'Fail'
In opening statements yesterday, prosecutors said Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire was a "house of cards" that was "built on a lie," while the defense claimed the FTX founder acted in good faith. ZFZ Law co-founder Michael Zweiback discusses his take on the trial and why the defense shifting the blame to ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison could turn into a doomed strategy.
Michael Lewis Details Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried's Crypto Empire in 'Going Infinite'
A new book titled, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" is written by Michael Lewis and focuses on FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses the key takeaways and revelations.
FTX's Sam Bankman Fried Likely Facing 'Bernie Madoff Type of Sentence,' Attorney Says
ZFZ Law co-founder Michael Zweiback discusses his prediction on the outcome of Sam Bankman-Fried trial that started earlier this week and why there could be "a Bernie Madoff type of sentence." Zweiback added, "I think he's going to be collecting social security by the time he does get out."
FTX Employees Knew About the Backdoor to Alameda Months Before Collapse: WSJ
The employees flagged their discovery to one of FTX's director of engineering Nishad Singh but the problem never got fixed.
Unpacking the First Day of Sam Bankman-Fried's Actual Trial
Two witnesses testified how FTX seemed safe – and really wasn’t, backing the Department of Justice’s opening argument.
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Two Multimillion-Dollar Jets May Be Forfeit, DOJ Says
The assets, whose ownership is in dispute, could potentially be used to pay back creditors of FTX.
