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Caroline Ellison, former Alameda Research CEO and star witness in Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial, has been released from federal custody after roughly 14 months and will serve the remainder of her two-year sentence under community confinement (home confinement or a halfway house) with three years of supervised release; Bankman-Fried remains imprisoned on a 25-year sentence.
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and involved in the FTX fraud scheme, has been moved from federal prison to community confinement, with her projected release date moved up to February 2026, after serving about 11 months of her two-year sentence.
Former FTX general counsel Can Sun and former Alameda Research software developer Armani Ferrante are launching a new crypto exchange called Trek Labs, based in Dubai. Trek Labs recently obtained a license from the Virtual Assets Regulatory Authority and plans to allow users to self-custody their funds. The exchange, which received funding from FTX's venture arm, is looking to sell a 10% stake and aims to launch in beta later this month.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of Alameda Research and FTX, has been involved in a series of wild and risky trades that have resulted in significant losses for the crypto industry. Bankman-Fried misappropriated billions of dollars to prop up his money-losing hedge fund, Alameda Research, and made poor investment decisions, including the creation and misuse of the FTT token, losing track of millions of dollars worth of XRP tokens, poor accounting practices, and risky investments in the mining sector. Bankman-Fried also innovated a scheme where he used his trading firm to be a net buyer of his own tokens, leveraging them to take out cash loans. Ultimately, these reckless trades and fraudulent practices led to the downfall of Bankman-Fried's empire.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of crypto exchange FTX, has one last chance to convince a Manhattan jury of his innocence as his criminal fraud trial nears its end. Bankman-Fried, who faces multiple charges including wire fraud and money laundering, testified that he did not commit fraud and was unaware of the extent of Alameda Research's borrowing from FTX. The trial has largely featured testimony from former colleagues who implicated Bankman-Fried in a scheme to misuse customer funds. The defense's case hinges on Bankman-Fried's ability to persuade the jury of his version of events.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of FTX crypto empire, went on a media blitz following the collapse of his company, seemingly desperate to share his side of the story. However, his numerous interviews have now become corroborating evidence for prosecutors, who spent hours questioning him about potential criminality at FTX. Bankman-Fried's friendly relationship with journalists, which had previously helped him attract users and investors, has now backfired as his media appearances have been used to puncture his credibility and dismantle the sympathetic image he had constructed. Additionally, his evasiveness regarding Alameda Research's alleged special privileges on FTX has been exposed through interviews and further undermines his defense.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX and Alameda Research, testified in his ongoing criminal trial, denying any wrongdoing between the two companies while acknowledging mistakes during FTX's rapid growth. He refuted claims of directing political donations and stated that lobbying played a role in his efforts to push for a regulatory framework for crypto firms. Bankman-Fried also discussed the "New York Times test" for employee communication, explained Alameda's role as FTX's payment provider and liquidity provider, and revealed that hedging strategies were not implemented, leading to significant losses. The defense is expected to conclude Bankman-Fried's examination, followed by cross-examinations and closing arguments. If found guilty, Bankman-Fried could face up to 115 years in jail.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, testified in court and faced criticism for not directly answering questions. Bankman-Fried discussed the origins of Alameda Research and FTX, admitting to not having a risk team and making mistakes in managing the exchange's rapid growth. He denied knowledge of certain financial details and backdated interest payments. Bankman-Fried's credibility was questioned as inconsistencies and lack of knowledge about his own companies were revealed during his testimony.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO of FTX and founder of Alameda Research, testified in his fraud trial, revealing that he initially thought there was an 80% chance FTX would fail. He also admitted to knowing "basically nothing" about crypto before starting Alameda Research. Bankman-Fried denied defrauding anyone and acknowledged making mistakes. The trial continues, with Bankman-Fried's testimony being closely watched by the jury.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify in his own defense as his fraud trial resumes in Manhattan federal court. Bankman-Fried faces seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering related to the alleged misuse of customer deposits on the FTX crypto trading platform. Prosecutors have accused him of using customer funds to cover losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research, and for personal expenses such as buying real estate. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to all charges and could face up to 110 years in prison if convicted.
In the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX's top attorney, Can Sun, testified that he was "shocked" to discover a $7 billion hole in FTX's finances and that customer funds had been co-mingled without consent. Sun revealed that Bankman-Fried asked for legal justifications for using customer money, but Sun stated there were none. Former members of Bankman-Fried's executive team have pleaded guilty to financial crimes and testified against him. Sun also described a panicky atmosphere in the company's office prior to FTX's bankruptcy declaration.
Jurors in the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen crypto mogul and founder of FTX crypto exchange, have been presented with damning evidence by the prosecution, including testimony from a key witness, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research and Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend. Ellison provided insight into the inner workings of Alameda and FTX, revealing dishonest financial practices and attempts to cover up losses. Bankman-Fried is facing seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, accused of stealing billions of dollars from FTX customers to cover losses at Alameda.
The ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former billionaire and founder of FTX and Alameda Research, has revealed shocking testimony from witnesses, including allegations of fraud and mismanagement. Testimony from a former friend and software engineer at FTX, Adam Yedidia, claimed that $8 billion in customer cash was missing and that FTX had defrauded its customers. FTX co-founder Gary Wang testified that the company was not financially stable, contradicting Bankman-Fried's public statements. Bankman-Fried's ex-girlfriend and Alameda's CEO, Caroline Ellison, testified that he instructed her to steal billions from FTX customers and mislead lenders. Other witnesses, including a former software engineer and the CEO of BlockFi, also provided damaging testimony about the financial state of Alameda and FTX.
A secretly recorded audio clip of Caroline Ellison, a former employee of Alameda Research, has revealed the moment when staff learned that the trading firm was using user funds from FTX. The recording, obtained by Cointelegraph, sheds light on the tension and concerns within Alameda leading up to FTX's collapse. Ellison explained during an all-hands meeting that Alameda had borrowed money from FTX, leading to a shortfall in user funds. The recording was played in court during Sam Bankman-Fried's trial, and former employees expressed shock and decided to leave the company. The meeting also revealed previously undisclosed information, including the abandoned acquisition of FTX by Binance.
Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, testified in the criminal fraud trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, stating that he made "terrible mistakes" that led to the collapse of FTX and Alameda. Ellison, the prosecution's star witness, maintained her account during cross-examination, despite attempts by Bankman-Fried's defense lawyer to undermine her testimony. She claimed that Bankman-Fried knew about the misuse of billions of dollars in customer funds and directed her to tap into FTX customer money. Ellison, along with two other FTX executives, pleaded guilty to fraud and agreed to cooperate with the government.