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FTX’s Bankman-Fried is ‘deeply sorry’ for $8b fraud, pushes for shorter sentence
FTX’s Bankman-Fried seeks mercy, apologizes for $8 billion fraud, and implores the judge to reject the recommended 100-year jail term. Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the FTX crypto exchange, is trying to get a shorter prison sentence after he…
FTX receives go-ahead to sell its stake in AI startup Anthropic
Collapsed crypto exchange FTX has been cleared to sell its stake in Anthropic which has more than doubled in value since the exchange’s investment. United States federal bankruptcy judge John Dorsey approved FTX’s motion to sell its shares in artificial…
New crypto exchange Backpack started by former FTX and Alameda execs
Crypto exchange Backpack established by ex-FTX, Alameda Research executives is now offering services to customers in several U.S. states. In an X thread on Feb. 21, crypto exchange Backpack announced it has started offering services to users from 11 U.S.…
Sam Bankman-Fried insider claims image of former FTX founder in jail is legit
Famed crypto YouTuber and SBF insider Tiffany Fong goes on record saying the infamous image of the famed ex-FTX CEO circulating on the internet is legit. Independent crypto reporter Tiffany Fong shared a photo of the founder of the collapsed…
Swiss prosecutors raid crypto hedge fund Tyr over its exposure to FTX
Raided by a Swiss prosecutor, Tyr Capital Partners is facing accusations of criminal mismanagement due to its ties to FTX. The Switzerland-based crypto hedge fund, Tyr Capital Partners, came under scrutiny in August 2023 after investors raised concerns about its…
Worldcoin’s 200% rally offers boon to FTX, 3AC creditors
Worldcoin’s 200% surge in the last week looks likely to buffer crypto creditor payments for investors in Three Arrows Capital and FTX, although a token unlock may induce sell pressure.Â
FTX, Alameda allegedly schemed to cash in on Tether: lawsuit
FTX’s legal drama continues with a new lawsuit, alleging how the firm secretly created and sold Tether stablecoins as part of a profit-making scam.
Sullivan & Cromwell targeted in lawsuit for alleged FTX collusion
A new class action lawsuit is targeting the New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell (S&C), which previously served as legal counsel for FTX.
Firm handling FTX’s bankruptcy set to be appointed as Binance’s watchdog
New York-based law firm Sullivan & Cromwell may be appointed as an independent monitor for Binance Holdings Ltd. According to a Bloomberg report, Sullivan & Cromwell is the leading contender for the coveted observer position, likely beating out a crowded…
FTX to divest Digital Custody to CoinList at major loss
Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has filed legal papers proposing the sale of its subsidiary, Digital Custody, to CoinList for $500,000.
Global crypto enforcement, Ripple co-founder hacked, FTX plans full customer repayment | Weekly Recap
Global crypto enforcement actions re-emerge, with U.S., Britain and Germany making headlines; Ripple co-founder and chairman Larsen suffers hack; FTX reveals plans to fully repay customers.
FTX seeks expedited court approval to sell $1.4b Anthropic stake
In its ongoing attempts to reimburse creditors, bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is seeking a judicial green light to offload its roughly 8% stake in AI firm Anthropic.
FTX lost $400m worth of crypto due to SIM-swap attack, DOJ says
Prosecutors say the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX lost over $400m in crypto due to a SIM-swap hack orchestrated by three individuals. Crypto exchange FTX lost nearly half a billion dollars worth of crypto shortly after filing for bankruptcy due to…
Larry David admits losing ‘a lot’ in crypto, calls himself ‘idiot’ after FTX collapse
Larry David, the American comedian, disclosed significant losses as part of his FTX Super Bowl commercial salary was in crypto. Portrayed as a crypto skeptic in the Super Bowl advertisement, Larry David now calls himself “an idiot” for dealing with…
Vitalik Buterin reflects on his meeting with Putin, depicts the FTX collapse
In a recent introspective blog post, Ethereum co-founder Vitalik Buterin candidly addressed the complexities of his journey in the crypto world and its intersection with global politics.Â
FTX aims for full customer repayment; halts revival efforts
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is liquidating assets to repay customers, abandoning plans for a restart due to financial and legal difficulties.
FTX-backed charity returns $27m following Bankman-Fried’s fraud revelation
A British charity has agreed to repay millions of dollars it received from FTX, condemning fraud underlying Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction. Effective Ventures, a British charity, has entered an agreement to reimburse $26.8 million to the FTX bankruptcy estate, condemning the…
FTX’s Alameda Research withdraws Grayscale lawsuit
FTX’s sister company, Alameda Research, willingly dismissed litigation action against Digital Currency Group’s Grayscale Investments shortly after spot BTC ETF approval.