Sam Bankman-Fried

Caroline Ellison Gets 2 Years in Prison for Role in FTX Collapse
Caroline Ellison Gets 2 Years in Prison for Role in FTX Collapse
September 24, 2024  |  Legal

Caroline Ellison, the former executive who played a role in the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange and later became the star witness in the...

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This Week in Web3: Blockchain Succeeds Where Crypto Can’t
This Week in Web3: Blockchain Succeeds Where Crypto Can’t
September 18, 2024  |  Blockchain

People and businesses tend to think of crypto in one of two ways. The first is that crypto and blockchain more broadly are transforming technologies...

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SEC and Prager Metis Settle Charges Related to FTX Audits
SEC and Prager Metis Settle Charges Related to FTX Audits
September 17, 2024  |  Legal

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has announced a settlement with audit firm Prager Metis that includes charges related to the firm’s audits of FTX....

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Bankman-Fried Says ‘Rush to Judgment’ Prevented Fair Trial
Bankman-Fried Says ‘Rush to Judgment’ Prevented Fair Trial
September 15, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried wants a new trial, arguing a federal judge hamstrung his defense. Attorneys for the disgraced cryptocurrency CEO contend that “everyone rushed...

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Thoma Bravo Becomes Giant Tech Investor, Steers Clear of Blockchain
Thoma Bravo Becomes Giant Tech Investor, Steers Clear of Blockchain
September 05, 2024  |  Investments

Thoma Bravo Founder and Managing Partner Orlando Bravo said Thursday (Sept. 5) that while blockchain technology has promise, he and his firm are steering clear of companies...

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Former FTX Exec Salame Says Feds Not Honoring Plea Deal
Former FTX Exec Salame Says Feds Not Honoring Plea Deal
August 22, 2024  |  Legal

Last year former FTX executive Ryan Salame cut a deal with federal prosecutors. Now, Salame says the government is not holding up its end of the bargain,...

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FTX and Alameda Pay $12.7 Billion to End CFTC Lawsuit
FTX and Alameda Pay $12.7 Billion to End CFTC Lawsuit
August 08, 2024  |  Legal

FTX and sister company Alameda Research have agreed to pay their creditors $12.7 billion. The agreement, approved Wednesday (Aug. 7) by U.S. District Judge P. Kevin Castel,...

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Two Former FTX Executives to Be Sentenced in October, November
Two Former FTX Executives to Be Sentenced in October, November
July 09, 2024  |  Legal

Two former FTX executives who testified against the cryptocurrency exchange’s co-founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, now know when they will face sentencing hearings. Nishad Singh will be...

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FTX Seeks OK to Pay Customers Back in Cash
FTX Seeks OK to Pay Customers Back in Cash
June 25, 2024  |  Cryptocurrency

Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is set to ask permission to repay customers in cash. As Reuters reported Tuesday (June 25), the company will ask a judge to...

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