All articles tagged with #sam bankman fried
Originally Published 20 days ago — by Fortune
Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO serving 25 years for crypto fraud, is reportedly giving legal advice to fellow inmates, including high-profile figures like Juan Orlando Hernandez and Sean Combs, sparking public criticism about his credibility and judgment.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Financial Times
Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyer claims that his trial related to FTX was 'fundamentally unfair,' highlighting concerns about the legal process surrounding the FTX founder.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Business Insider
A court is reviewing whether Sam Bankman-Fried's trial was fair after his lawyers argue that he was unfairly given an early preview of his testimony, which they claim influenced the verdict. Bankman-Fried was convicted of multiple fraud charges related to the collapse of FTX, and his legal team is seeking a new trial, citing procedural errors and unfair practices during his original trial.
Originally Published 2 months ago — by Gizmodo
Sam Bankman-Fried's last legal hope to overturn his 2023 fraud conviction will be heard on November 4th, with his lawyers arguing that his trial was unfair due to judge bias and procedural issues. If the appeal fails, his sentence may become permanent, though some speculate he might seek a pardon through political connections.
Originally Published 7 months ago — by Business Insider
Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted of crypto fraud and sentenced to 25 years, is expected to be released over four years early due to good conduct and participation in prison programs, with an estimated release date in December 2044.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Business Insider
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and key figure in the $11 billion FTX fraud, has had her prison release date moved up to July 2026, less than two years after starting her sentence. This adjustment is due to potential good behavior credits under the First Step Act. Ellison, who cooperated with prosecutors against Sam Bankman-Fried, expressed remorse during her sentencing. Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years, remains in custody as he appeals his conviction.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
Gary Wang, former CTO of FTX, avoided prison time due to his cooperation with authorities, despite pleading guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges. His testimony was crucial in the trial against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a 25-year sentence. FTX and its affiliate Alameda Research filed for bankruptcy in 2022 amid fraud revelations.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The Guardian
FTX co-founder Gary Wang received no prison sentence for his role in the cryptocurrency fraud involving FTX, after cooperating extensively with prosecutors against Sam Bankman-Fried. Wang, who served as FTX's chief technology officer, was praised for his cooperation, which helped expedite Bankman-Fried's extradition and conviction. Despite his involvement, Wang was deemed to have limited culpability and has been actively assisting in recovering funds for victims.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Financial Times
FTX co-founder Gary Wang avoided prison after cooperating with prosecutors in the case against fellow founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was convicted of fraud and sentenced to 25 years. Wang, who pleaded guilty to fraud in 2022, was praised for his assistance in unraveling FTX's complex code and identifying fraudulent activities. He was sentenced to time served and forfeited his share of $11 billion in illicit gains. Wang's cooperation was instrumental in the investigation and prosecution of Bankman-Fried and other potential fraud cases.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
FTX co-founder Gary Wang has avoided prison time for his involvement in the cryptocurrency exchange's fraud case, thanks to his early cooperation with prosecutors. His assistance was instrumental in convicting Sam Bankman-Fried, the main orchestrator of the fraud. Wang was sentenced to time served by a US District Judge in Manhattan.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by The A.V. Club
Lena Dunham is developing a new film with A24 and Apple, based on Michael Lewis' book "Going Infinite," which chronicles the rise and fall of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Dunham will write the script, exploring the dramatic story of Bankman-Fried's rapid ascent to billionaire status and subsequent conviction for fraud. This project joins a growing list of media adaptations focusing on the crypto crash, including works by the creators of "Squid Game" and the Russo Brothers.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Variety
Lena Dunham is set to write a film adaptation of Michael Lewis's book "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon" for Apple and A24. The book explores the rapid rise and fall of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was once the youngest billionaire in the crypto world before facing legal issues related to fraud and money laundering. This project marks another collaboration between Apple and A24, known for films like "On the Rocks" and "The Tragedy of Macbeth."
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Bloomberg
FTX has filed a lawsuit against Binance and its former CEO Changpeng Zhao, seeking to recover nearly $1.8 billion allegedly transferred fraudulently by Sam Bankman-Fried. The funds were part of a 2021 share repurchase deal where Binance and Zhao sold their stakes in FTX's international and US-based units. Bankman-Fried, the FTX co-founder, is currently in prison.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by TechCrunch
FTX, the bankrupt cryptocurrency company, has filed 23 lawsuits against various entities, including Anthony Scaramucci and his hedge fund SkyBridge Capital, as well as Crypto.com and Fwd.us, in an effort to recover funds for its creditors. The lawsuits allege that these funds were part of a campaign by FTX's founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, to buy influence and maintain his standing in politics and finance, despite the company's financial struggles. FTX claims these investments provided little benefit to the company and were instead used to bolster Bankman-Fried's reputation. The lawsuits are part of ongoing efforts to address the fallout from FTX's collapse and Bankman-Fried's subsequent conviction for fraud and money laundering.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by CNBC
Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and a key witness in the FTX fraud case, has begun her two-year prison sentence in Connecticut. Despite her cooperation in the prosecution of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who received a 25-year sentence, Ellison was sentenced to prison to deter future fraud. She was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion. Ellison had pleaded guilty to conspiracy and financial fraud charges, admitting her role in the misuse of $8 billion in customer funds.