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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 7: Recap
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial enters into its seventh day, with witnesses testifying Alameda and FTX’s mishaps led to an industry-wide cascading effect.
Bankruptcy judge approves $175 Million settlement between FTX and Genesis Global Trading
Following the court’s decision, Genesis debtors have gained authorization to execute the settlement agreement, which entails the payment of $175 million to FTX.
Ex-employee exposes risk management flaws at FTX, Alameda
Former Alameda Research employee Aditya Baradwaj provided an inside look at the lack of risk management policies and procedures at cryptocurrency exchange FTX and trading firm Alameda Research.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 6: Recap
On day 6 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, Caroline Ellison revealed how the defendant forged several balance sheets to defraud lenders and bribed Chinese officials.
SBF trial day 6: FTX paid $100m in Chinese bribes to unfreeze $1b of investigated funds
Caroline Ellison, on day six of United States v Bankman-Fried, testified that FTX’s founder continued to lie to the public while liquidity and assets dried up behind the scenes.
SBF trial day 5: “I’m gonna be a POTUS one day”, Caroline Ellison quotes FTX’s founder
Week 2 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial in New York continued after premiere witness accounts from SBF’s inner circle as federal prosecutors pointed the jury to alleged fraudulent schemes masterminded by the FTX founder himself.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 5: Recap
Bankman-Fried’s girlfriend and Alameda’s ex-CEO took the stand on the second week of the trial, revealing that SBF used customer funds for political lobbying.
FTX adviser rescued $500m during November 2022 hack
Kumanan Ramanathan who worked for a legal firm consulting for Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto exchange was able to safeguard up to $500 million of customer funds on the day hackers attacked FTX.
Prosecutors push to silence SBF on FTX’s Anthropic investment
Prosecutors have called for excluding details concerning Anthropic’s recent fundraising activities in the ongoing trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The DOJ and the defense have agreed on several issues that may be raised during witness testimony. However, they remain…
What you need to know about FTX star witness Caroline Ellison
Caroline Ellison was CEO at FTX’s sister firm, Alameda Research, as well as Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend. The 28-year-old is expected to take the stand after FTX co-founder Gary Wang.
FTX hacker switches strategy after THORSwap suspends service
According to reports, the FTX attacker had previously preferred THORSwap, but it entered maintenance mode on Oct. 6 in order to stop any additional potential illegal activities.
What to expect when FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial resumes for day 5
Caroline Ellison, along with former FTX CTO Gary Wang, pleaded guilty in December. Since then, they have been working with the U.S. attorney’s office in Manhattan.
SBF trial day 4: witness recounts Alameda’s $65b credit line and alleged unlimited FTX withdrawals
Gary Wang told prosecutors that Alameda Research withdrew more value from FTX than the exchange made from fees, owing $20 billion once, while Judge Kaplan reprimanded defense attorneys for repetitive questioning on SBF’s trial day 4.
Ex-FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial day 3: recap
Ex-FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial reached its third day on Oct. 5 in New York, where the prosecutor questioned Adam Yedidia
SBF trial day 3: ex-FTX CEO committed fraud, co-founder Gary Wang testifies
Adam Yedidia, Sam Bankman-Fried’s MIT buddy and former FTX developer, resumed his testimony under immunity on Oct. 5 in SBF’s trial
Who are the key witnesses in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial?
Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial has entered its third day, as the FTX founder is facing seven different charges of wire fraud and money laundering. After jury selection ended on day 2, both sides geared up with key witnesses to present their case.
Anthropic’s capital boost may secure full recovery for FTX customers
The recent surge in Anthropic’s valuation, following a new funding round, could spell financial recovery for FTX creditors.
Report: FTX employees were aware of Alameda’s backdoor code
Alameda Research used a secret backdoor in FTX to withdraw billions of dollars of customer funds, and some of the exchange’s employees were aware