Fraud trial of Mango Markets exploiter behind alleged $116M theft pushed to April

Lawyers representing the $116 million Mango Markets exploiter have convinced a judge to postpone the fraud trial until April 8, 2023.Avraham Eisenberg’s fraud trial was set to commence on Dec. 4 but several circumstances impacted his trial preparations, according to his lawyers, who ...

What’s next for the ‘crypto king’ Sam Bankman-Fried?

Sam Bankman-Fried is back in his federal prison cell in Brooklyn after being found guilty for all seven charges in his criminal trial. His lawyers however, say the fight isn’t yet over.Bankman-Fried’s attorney Mark Cohen said in a Nov. 2 statement that Bankman-Fried “main ...

Sam Bankman-Fried found guilty on all charges

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been found guilty of all of the seven charges in his criminal trial by a jury in New York.Bankman-Fried was found guilty of two counts of wire fraud and two counts of wire fraud conspiracy along with one count of securities fraud, one count of commoditi ...

‘He lied to get customers’ trust’: Prosecution makes closing argument against SBF

The government presented its rebuttal against Sam Bankman-Fried on Nov. 2 in response to statements made by his defense during the closing arguments a day earlier.A jury of 12 will receive final instructions in the Southern District Court of Manhattan on Nov. 2, with a verdict expected by ...

SBF criminal trial moves to closing arguments

The ongoing criminal trial involving FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) will move into closing arguments on November 1. On Day 15 of the SBF trial, lead defense attorney Mark Cohen's request for acquittal was denied by presiding judge Lewis Kaplan. Instead, the case will move to clos ...

‘Fuck regulators,’ said SBF behind closed doors: Report

Despite publicly supporting drafting crypto regulation to protect customers, disgraced crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) appears to have shared a deep disdain for regulators.During the ongoing FTX criminal trial, Assistant U.S. Prosecutor Danielle Sassoon inquired if the ...

Lawyer questions Sam Bankman-Fried on his political donations at trial

Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried’s defense attorney Mark Cohen heard testimony from the former FTX CEO on his relationship with Caroline Ellison and political donations from the crypto exchange.According to reports from the courtroom on Oct. 27, Bankman-Fried claimed not to have discussed donations ...

Sam Bankman-Fried denies defrauding FTX users at trial

The jury overseeing the criminal trial of Sam “SBF” Bankman-Fried listened to the former FTX CEO’s testimony for the first time, which involved largely denying knowledge of fraudulent activities at the crypto exchange.According to reports from the New York courtroom on Oct. 27, Bankman-Fri ...

Sam Bankman-Fried requests long-acting Adderall to focus during trial

FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has asked a United States judge for long-release Adderall, saying he’s finding it hard to concentrate properly during his criminal trial.In an Oct. 15 letter to New York District Judge Lewis Kaplan, Bankman-Fried’s lawyers asked if Bankman-Fried ...

Shocking Allegations in SBF Trial: Bribery, Deleted Messages, and Frozen Funds

Caroline Ellison, the former romantic partner of Sam "SBF" Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX and former CEO of Alameda Research, claimed in her courtroom testimony that SBF bribed Chinese officials with a $150 million bribe to unfreeze $1 billion in funds locked in local exchanges. These funds, belo ...

Revelations in Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial: Signal Messages, Relationships, and Risk-Taking

On the third day of the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of FTX, several revelations came to light. One significant revelation was that SBF urged his employees to use the Signal app and set the auto-delete feature for their messages, emphasizing that keeping messages had downsides. Adam ...

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Begins Amid Wire Fraud and Money Laundering Allegations

Sam Bankman-Fried, facing charges of wire fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, arrived 30 minutes late for the first day of his trial. He is accused of misappropriating customer funds from FTX. The trial started with neither the government prosecutors nor Bankman-Fried's defense team having rece ...

Key Observations from the Start of Sam Bankman-Fried’s High-Profile Tria

The high-profile trial of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried commenced on October 3, attracting significant attention both inside and outside the Manhattan courtroom. Here are some notable observations and details from the first day of the trial: Bankman-Fried's Physical Appearance: ...

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Explored $5 Billion Deal to Deter Trump Presidential Run, Says Author

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly explored the idea of paying Donald Trump not to run for the United States presidency. According to Michael Lewis, the author of "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," this proposal emerged during his interviews and discussions with Bankman-Fr ...

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s Criminal Trial Scheduled for 21 Days in October and November

The former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, is scheduled to appear in court for a criminal trial lasting approximately 21 days. The trial is set to commence on October 4 and conclude on November 9, according to a recently released trial calendar. The calendar includes jury selection beginning on Octob ...

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial and Potential Sentencing: What to Expect

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial and Potential Sentencing FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to stand trial next week in a case related to the operation and collapse of FTX and its affiliated hedge fund, Alameda Research. He faces multiple charges, including wire fraud, co ...

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents: Victims or Culprits in the High-Stakes Trial?

As the eagerly awaited trial of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) draws near, a host of pressing questions has taken center stage. Among these questions, one stands out prominently: What role, if any, do Sam Bankman-Fried's parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, play in this high-stakes legal battle? J ...

Proposed Jury Instructions for FTX Co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial

United States prosecutors have put forward their proposed instructions to the jury ahead of the October trial for FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The lengthy 100-page Aug. 21 filing breaks down how prosecutors would like presiding Judge Lewis Kaplan to instruct the jury in Bankman-Fried’s case ...

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried now faces two criminal trials

Criminal charges against FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried have been split, with the former CEO now facing two separate trials for his alleged mismanagement of the crypto exchange.Bankman-Fried is facing a total of 13 charges relating to fraud, fraud conspiracy and bribery. A trial for all ...

$45 Million CoinDeal Scam: Man Faces Trial for Defrauding 10,000 Investors

Fraud investors out of $45 million Money was spent on cars and real estate The scam affected 10,000 people The man who participated in the scam goes on trial May 20</nbsp; The U.S. Department of Justice charges a 57-year-old man named B ...

Controversial Legal Trial Declares Tornado Cash Mixer Blockade Legitimate

This is the thesis contained in the materials of the trial on the legality of the blocking of the mixer The agency also shifted the responsibility for misconduct on the site In early May there was a trial on the legality of the blocking of the service Tornado Cas ...

CFO Charged with Fraud and Misuse of $35 Million in Cryptocurrency Investments

A resident of Mercer Island, Washington, has been charged with fraud and misuse of $35 million by his employer, which the employee spent on loss-making investments in cryptocurrencies.</div The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Western District of Washington has charged Nev ...

Former Bitzlato Co-Founder Seeks Crypto Community’s Help to Find US Guarantors

The Bitzlato crypto exchange's former co-founder is appealing to the cryptocurrency community for assistance in locating US citizens willing to act as his guarantors in court. The Russian national has been in US custody for the past two months, awaiting trial on money laundering charges. On March ...