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Crypto Winter Beats Top Crypto Billionaires from US Ranking - Forbes
The downturn in the broader digital currency ecosystem has hit some notable billionaires in the US, pulling four names out of the wealthiest American’s list according to Forbes data.
FTX Still Has a Few Billion to Spare for Struggling Crypto Firms, Sam Bankman-Fried Says
FTX, a leading crypto exchange, is willing to splash a few billion to help struggling companies amid the present cryptocurrency winter, according to the exchange’s CEO and founder, Sam Bankman-Fried.
Breaking: Robinhood Buys Back $605.7 Million Stake from Sam Bankman-Fried in U.S. Government Deal
Robinhood Markets has finalized a $605.7 million share repurchase agreement with the US Marshal Service, acquiring 55.3 million shares of Emergent Fidelity Technologies, which has received approval from the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York.
Lawyers for SBF time to discuss additional bail conditions
Sam Bankman-lawyers Fried's requested extra time to negotiate bail terms and identify a technical expert.
FTX Derivatives Boss Ranks Second as Joe Biden's Top Campaign Financiers
FTX derivatives exchange’s Chief Executive Officer, Sam Bankman-Fried has been revealed to be the second-highest donor to Joe Biden's campaign
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to Appear in court remotely
According to a Feb. 18 court filing, Sam Bankman-Fried has days to provide documentation to Voyager Digital's unsecured creditors committee.
FTX CEO Spends 5 Hours per day to Deal with Regulatory Issues
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried revealed he spends five hours a day to deal with regulatory and licensing of cryptocurrencies issues, according to a CNBC report Monday.
CFTC Commissioner Questions VCs' Due Diligence
Investor due diligence in the failing crypto-exchange FTX has sparked concerns from the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTCP). VCs had to write down their multimillion-dollar investments to practically nothing, raising "serious doubts" about their responsibility.
U.S. District Judge Kevin Castel Grants Request to Defer civil cases
On Feb. 13, Manhattan District Judge Kevin Castel granted the applications to suspend the civil proceedings "without prejudice" until the DOJ's trial against SBF begins.
Crypto Entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried Faces Judge Over Use of Encrypted Messaging Apps While on Bail
The lawyer representing crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried will present a revised bail package to Judge Lewis Kaplan after Kaplan expressed concern about Bankman-Fried's use of encrypted messaging apps while out on bail. The entrepreneur had used Signal to contact former FTX and Alameda colleagues, which led Kaplan to forbid him from using such apps and threaten to revoke his bail privileges if he acted out of order.
Lawyers Speak on Motions Dealing With Potential conflicts
James Bromley represents FTX's debtors in bankruptcy. Bromley attacked former CEO Sam Bankman-social Fried's media attacks on his law firm, Sullivan & Cromwell, which represented FTX and Ryne Miller.
FTX Former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled in Court Over Exchange's Risk Management Measures
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried faced court examination on risk management after 2020 incident. BitMEX Research detailed discussions on "Allow Negative" code change, growth, and SBF's personal and professional entanglements.
Caroline Ellison's Diaries: Crucial Evidence in FTX's SBF Trial
SBF, FTX co-founder, faces legal scrutiny. U.S. authorities cite Caroline Ellison's diaries as key evidence against him.
Former FTX CEO ordered not to contact current or former employees
Sam Bankman-Fried cannot contact FTX or Alameda personnel or utilise Signal as part of his bail terms.
Precedent Trial of SBF Engrosses Coinbase Executives as FTX Faces Judicial Scrutiny
The criminal trial against Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of FTX, slated to commence on October 4, 2023, under Judge Kaplan, has garnered attention from Coinbase executives, Brian Armstrong and Paul Grewal. Through Twitter, Grewal shared his extensive federal court experience and expectations for the jury selection process, sparking a broader discussion on legal procedures in high-profile crypto cases. The trial, amidst FTX's ongoing legal challenges, highlights the crypto industry's intricate regulatory landscape.
FTX Japan users withdraw funds amid litigation
Due to the large number of FTX-SBF victims, payment is projected to take time.
Alameda Research Problems Precede FTX For Sam Bankman-Fried
Alameda lost over two-thirds of its assets owing to the XRP token price drop and was close to bankruptcy. Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly saved the trading company by promising lenders and investors 20% profits. Alameda funded his failed trading company by sponsoring the first Binance Blockchain Week conference in January 2019.
FTX Founder's Lawyers Consider Delaying Criminal Trial
Lawyers representing FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried have hinted that they may need to delay his criminal trial due to a lack of evidence from the Department of Justice (DOJ). The trial, which is scheduled to begin on October 2, will focus on fraud charges against Bankman-Fried. His lawyers have stated that they are still waiting for a "substantial portion" of evidence to be handed over to them, including evidence from devices belonging to former FTX employees who have pleaded guilty to fraud charges.
FTX Sam Bankman-Fried Avoids Second Trial
Sam Bankman-Fried, convicted of fraud and money laundering in the FTX collapse, will not face a second trial, accelerating the case's resolution and victim compensation.
Property linked to FTX customer funds pulled from market
The seller withdrew a property tied to Sam Bankman-political Fried's expenditures.
Judge Expresses Concerns Over Proposed Bail Conditions for Former FTX Founder
U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan has expressed concerns over the proposed bail conditions for former FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, citing the risk of potential evasion and covert electronic communication.
US proposes new bail conditions for former FTX CEO
The US Department of Justice has proposed new bail conditions for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, which include communication restrictions and monitoring of his online activity. The proposal also requests that temporary bail conditions recently imposed should be made permanent. Bankman-Fried's $250 million bail has been under scrutiny since he was found to have contacted potential witnesses on his case, and a superseding indictment against him was unsealed containing 12 criminal counts.
Former FTX US Head Launches New Crypto Software
Former FTX US CEO launches bitcoin software startup. Brett Harrison's latest firm, Architect, received $5 million from investors. The firm will create crypto trading software for huge organisations.
FTX Boss Is Rethinking On $1B Political Donation, Calls It A Slip of Tongue
Democratic cryptocurrency exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried said in the past that he could spend a record $1 billion in the 2024 US election.
Legal Battle Intensifies as Bankman-Fried's Parents Counter FTX's Allegations
Stanford Law professors Bankman and Fried are attempting to dismiss a lawsuit filed by FTX, alleging misappropriation of funds and knowledge of FTX's collapse.
Despite Closed Door, Justin Sun Says He's Ready to Inject Billions into FTX - Report
Justin Sun of Tron blockchain said he is ready to commit billions to bail out FTX
Alameda Research's FTX Tokens worth millions transferred
Many think the latest money transfer is part of the bankruptcy process, with officials liquidating funds to repay creditors.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Reach Agreement with Federal Prosecutors
Sam Bankman-Fried may still use non-encrypted texting and phone services, save WhatsApp, which he can use under supervision.
Federal Judge Refuses to Consolidate Class-Action Lawsuits Against FTX Exchange
A federal judge has denied a request to consolidate five proposed class-action lawsuits against the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX. The plaintiffs, including Julie Papadakis, Michael Elliott Jessup, Stephen Pierce, Elliott Lam, and Russell Hawkins, accuse former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried and other executives of misappropriating assets. While all the plaintiffs are pursuing Bankman-Fried, the cases also involve various other defendants, including outside auditors and exchange promoters. The judge pointed out that not all defendants had the opportunity to respond yet, and there's no need to consolidate before hearing their side.
Judge Kaplan Denies Bankman-Fried's Request for Sentencing Adjournment
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing hearing, scheduled for March 28, 2024, was postponed by Judge Lewis Kaplan, ensuring the legal process remains on its original timeline.
FTX investors file class-action suit against Sequoia
FTX investor class-action lawsuit venture capital companies have a "tricky case," according to a crypto lawyer.
FTX Denies Rumours of Merging between Alameda Research and FTX VC
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder and CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, has denied reports that his two companies, FTX ventures and Alameda Research, are merging venture capital operations.
Bankman-Fried's Bail Conditions Extended
Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team requested a third extension on the enforcement of his revised bail conditions, citing difficulties in installing monitoring software on his parents' cell phones. The software is meant to capture a photo of the user "every five minutes."
SEC Chair Gary Gensler Called Out by House Representatives Over FTX
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was supposed to appear before the House Financial Services Committee in December. Lawmakers are questioning his arrest.
FTX's $477 Million Heist: A Trail of Blockchain Clues Unearthed
The FTX hack in November 2022 saw $477 million vanish, with the elusive thief later laundering assets through decentralized exchanges and cross-chain bridges like RenBridge and THORSwap. As the trial of FTX's CEO Sam Bankman-Fried commences, the thief, still unidentified, resumed moving the stolen assets, converting Ether to Bitcoin. Blockchain analytics firm Elliptic sheds light on this crypto mystery, unraveling the blockchain trail and revealing the thief's laundering tactics.
FTX and Affected Parties Request Subpoenas for Information from close relatives
FTX subpoenas Sam Bankman-Fried and colleagues for bankruptcy proceedings.
Former FTX CEO faces 12 criminal charges
District Judge Lewis Kaplan released a 12-count superseding indictment against Sam Bankman-Fried.
FTX CEO Breaks Down Zuckerberg's Intent To Invest $10B/Year Into Meta
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried on Saturday took to Twitter to break down the reason behind Zuckerberg rebranding his company Facebook to Meta and his intent to pump $10 billion every year into Meta.
FTX Seeks to Liquidate $1.4 Billion Anthropic Stake Amid Bankruptcy Proceedings
FTX seeks court approval to divest its $18 billion stake in Anthropic, part of its post-collapse asset liquidation strategy, to repay customers and fulfill stakeholder commitments.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Pleads for a Weekday Release Ahead of October Fraud trial
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has sought weekday release from Brooklyn's Metropolitan Detention Center after a federal court revoked his $250 million bond for witness tampering. SBF says that the government's voluminous case materials cannot be reviewed while confined.
FTX Founder Faces New Charges, Including Alleged $40M Bribe
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is facing a new 13-count indictment, including an alleged $40 million bribe to a Chinese government official. The bribe was reportedly intended to unfreeze cryptocurrency accounts at FTX's affiliate firm, Alameda Research, which held over $1 billion worth of cryptocurrency.
How much money will Sullivan & Cromwell make from the FTX cryptocurrency
A story claims FTX's notorious legal team would profit hundreds of millions from the exchange's bankruptcy lawsuit.
FTX Founder Bail Agreement
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers have reached a new bail agreement with US prosecutors that restricts his use of electronic devices and apps while allowing him to remain at home. The proposed agreement would limit SBF’s access to the internet on a smartphone and any apps except for voice calls and text messaging. Additionally, he would be required to use a basic laptop with limited functions and monitoring software to track user activity. The new bail conditions are yet to be approved by the US District Judge overseeing Bankman-Fried’s case.
U.S. Federal prosecutors allege that Sam Bankman-Fried has used money from FTX exchange to invest in the VC
SBF contributed $400 million in Modulo Capital. Prosecutors believe Modulo investment was made using stolen or illegal funds.
Elon Musk Weighs in on Sam Bankman-Fried Post FTX Meltdown
Elon Musk said he did not believe FTX's former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried did not have the capacity to invest in Twitter
SEC Chair Gensler Open to Lawful Revival of FTX
SEC Chair Gary Gensler emphasizes regulatory standards as FTX considers legal and compliant return, following founder Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction, marking a pivotal moment in crypto regulation.
The identities of the guarantors who signed on as sureties
Judge Lewis Kaplan approved multiple news outlets' plea to reveal two of Sam Bankman-bail Fried's guarantors, who signed for $200,000 and $500,000.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Restricted from Using encrypted messaging apps
Judge Lewis Kaplan ordered former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to stop using encrypted chat applications as a condition of his $250-million bail release.
FTX Debtors Propose Litigation Settlement Over $220 Million Embed Acquisition
FTX debtors propose a $220M litigation settlement over their Embed acquisition, involving ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, with the aim of recovering the full investment.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Used VPN
Sam Bankman-Fried used a VPN on Jan. 29 and Feb. 12, according to a U.S. Attorney. His attorneys maintain he was only watching football.
Crypto Entrepreneur Bail Package Revised
The lawyer representing Sam Bankman-Fried in the FTX case is preparing to present a revised bail package to the judge after he expressed concerns about the entrepreneur's use of encrypted-messaging apps and VPN services while on bail.
FTX's Bankruptcy Plan Leaves Customers Struggling Amid Crypto Market Revival
The contrast between FTX's ongoing bankruptcy proceedings and the broader crypto market's revival underscores the volatility and risks in the cryptocurrency industry.
Alameda Accused of Misusing FTX Customer Funds in Court
Key personnel from FTX and Alameda Research, during a trial, revealed concerning financial mismanagement and misrepresentation practices within the organizations. Gary Wang and Caroline Ellison's testimonies provided insights into significant financial instabilities, misuse of FTX funds by Alameda, and personal ventures being funded through loans from Alameda. The trial uncovers a complex scenario of financial misconduct and troubling personal-professional relationships, shedding light on alarming practices within these crypto entities.
Moonstone Bank to Exit Crypto Space
FTX's collapse may have damaged Farmington State Bank. Jean Chalopin, the Bahamas-based chairman of Deltec, another FTX banking partner, bought Moonstone Bank in 2020.
Voyager Digital Subpoenas FTX Executives
Kirkland & Ellis, Voyager Digital's attorneys, subpoenaed FTX co-founders Sam Bankman-Fried and Gary Wang, former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellis, and FTX executive Ramnik Arora for DOJ and SEC case papers.
Former FTX CEO's attorneys agree to pay for security expert to assist
SBF's lawyers sent a short letter to Judge Kaplan agreeing to employ a tech expert for the fraud case.
Creditors owed money by FTX
FTX lawyers submitted its creditor matrix to the U.S. Bankruptcy Court on Jan. 25. The 115-page document lists creditors alphabetically. Airlines, hotels, charities, banks, venture capitalists, and media are creditors.
U.S. District Court Hears Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-lawyers Fried's want FTX's money released from bail.
Binance Executive Accuses Former FTX CEO of Spreading Fake Rumors
Binance executive Patrick Hillmann accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of spreading fake rumors on Twitter to denigrate Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao. Hillmann claimed that Bankman-Fried used his influence to label CZ as an "evil Chinese" to perpetuate alleged scams at FTX.
Guarantors of Sam Bankman-Fried's Bail Bond signed off
Sam Bankman-legal Fried's team challenged U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan's order to reveal the two secret parties who signed his $250 million bail bond deal.
FTX seeks to recover political donations made by Sam Bankman-Fried
FTX's new management wants to reclaim Sam Bankman-Fried and other executives' political contributions from February 28.
Sam Bankman-Fried Dodges Questions on Alameda Debt Repayment Risks
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried was questioned about using funds to repay Alameda's lenders, sparking discussions on risk management practices and potential user reputation implications.
Judge Considers Dismissing Shaquille ONeal and Naomi Osaka from FTX Lawsuit
A federal judge in Florida is considering dismissing Shaquille O’Neal and Naomi Osaka from the FTX lawsuit due to uncertainty about whether they were served. The judge reprimanded other celebrity defendants for not following proper procedure in requesting a conference extension. A consolidation request by some plaintiffs against FTX was denied, and lawyers for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried noted the possibility of pushing back the criminal trial scheduled for October 2023.
Was the Secret Transfer of $4 Billion to Alameda, FTX's Undoing?
Reports have it that Sam Bankman-Fried funded Alameda Research with FTX customer deposits. Many believes this was the downfall of the firm
FTX Looking to Launch its Own Stablecoin - Sam Bankman-Fried
FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has given a hint that the exchange will launch its own stablecoin
FTX Denies Making Internal Deliberations on How to Acquire Robinhood
Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Derivatives Exchange is reportedly making internal deliberations on how to acquire Nasdaq-listed brokerage firm Robinhood Markets Inc.
FTX Derivatives Exchange Revenue Tops $1B in 2021, Report Says
The financial record of FTX Derivatives Exchange for the 2021 financial year has shown that the company’s revenue topped the $1 billion mark according to leaked earnings documents seen by CNBC.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Justifies Firm's Offer to Voyager Digital
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of FTX Derivatives Exchange, justified the bid the trading platform and its subsidiary Alameda Ventures extended to bail out Voyager Digital.
FTX Enters Bankruptcy as Sam Bankman-Fried Steps Down as CEO
Troubled crypto exchange FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the U.S., with Sam Bankman-Fried resigning as the CEO.
Binance to Acquire FTX Global Amid Broader Market FUD
Binance CEO has unveiled it might be acquiring FTX Global to help stabilize the embattled firm
Goldman Sachs Lobbying FTX Exchange for an IPO Move
American investment banking giant, Goldman Sachs is notably lobbying FTX Derivatives exchange if the crypto trading platform decides to conduct IPO shortly.
SBF Suggests LUNA's Collapse Different to Theranos, but Questioning its Marketing Strategy
FTX Derivatives Exchange’s billionaire CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has faulted the marketing strategies of Terra blockchain to gain acceptance from the public.
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Urges 'Federal Oversight of Crypto'
FTX co-founder and Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried said some tokens could be classified as securities and those that are not, urging a federal oversight of the crypto industry.
SEC Chair on FTX Collapse: Investors Need Better Protection
SEC Chair Gary Gensler says investors need more protection in the wake of FTX collapse
Sam Bankman-Fried May Cashout Up To $100M from Twitter Buyout
Sam Bankman-Fried is set to cash out about $100 million from Twitter per his earlier investment in the company.
FTX CEO Quits Crypto Policy Debate, Allows Crypto Twitter to Carryon
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried has willingly left crypto policy debates to "Crypto Twitter"
19 Crypto Billionaires Rank among Forbes’ Annual World’s Billionaires List, Increased by 58% from Last Year
The number of crypto billionaires increased from 12 in 2020 to 19 in 2021, increased by 58%, according to the Forbes’ Annual World’s Billionaires list.
FTX CEO Says His Brand is "Totally on Board With Regulation"
Sam Bankman-Fried said he has a positive disposition to regulation as it is the right thing to do
Sam Bankman-Fried Donates $16m to Democratic Super PACs in April: Bloomberg
FTX Derivatives Exchange’s Chief Executive Officer Sam Bankman-Fried has doubled down in his donations to Democratic-led Super Political Action Committees (PACs), with a total donation of $16 million in April.
FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Eyes Bailing Out Jittered Crypto Miners After Inking BlockFi Deal
Sam Bankman-Fried, the CEO and founder of crypto exchange FTX, revealed that he was looking at the option of making acquisitions in the limping crypto mining sector
FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Launches a Marketplace for Selling and Buying NFTs
FTX has launched a marketplace for non-fungible tokens. The development paves the way for users globally to seamlessly create, sell, and buy NFTs on the exchange.
FTX’s CEO to Reduce Sushiswap Supply, Analytics Firm Suggests SUSHI’s Price is Overvalued
A few days after receiving control over the Sushiswap protocol, FTX’s CEO Sam Bankman-Fried recently announced his ideas regarding the future of the protocol.
Donald Trump is “Not a Fan” of Bitcoin and Crypto, Citing High Volatility
“I am not a fan of Bitcoin and other Cryptocurrencies, which are not money.” Donald Trump tweeted on 11 July.
Cardano (ADA) Spikes by 20% as Coinbase Pro Adds Support for ADA on its Platform
Cardano (ADA) will be made available on Coinbase Pro starting March 18, at 9 am Pacific Time.
Do I need to Buy One Whole Bitcoin? 3 BTC Questions I’m Tired of Answering
Why is Bitcoin worth anything? Am I too late to buy Bitcoin? It’s too expensive, do I need to buy a whole Bitcoin? 3 questions that hound crypto journalists at parties.
Jul 24 Trading Analysis: What Bloodbath?
Despite stonk's bloodbath, BTC managed to close higher on the day with some short squeeze liquidation through $9600 level. I am actually surprised that we are still trading at current levels, would only be a matter of time that we see us retracing back some of its gains, which was why I said yesterday, we need to continue to monitor the momentum of capital into BTC.
May 8: Are you betting on the fastest horse?
What a day to usher into the weekend. BTC traded past $10k for a bit and now over 7% higher in the past 24 hours. The clear catalyst was Paul Tudor Jones announcing that his $22 billion fund will be investing in BTC a low single digit % of assets because it's a great hedge against a "great monetary inflation". It also reminded him of gold in the 70s, and I thought this was the highlight "At the end of the day, the best profit-maximizing strategy is to own the fastest horse. Just own the best performer and not get wed to an intellectual side that might leave you weeping in the performance dust because you thought you were smarter than the market. If I am forced to forecast, my bet is it will be Bitcoin.” It is also important to note this will largely remove much career risk of any hedge fund manager who wants to allocate into BTC today. Next wave of institutional buyers coming soon? Is that why CME listed futures open interest hit a record high yesterday?
Will SushiSwap's Sushi Token Suffer a Second Price Drop Below $1?
The SUSHI token may suffer a second drop, which could plummet below $1. Here's why.
Sushiswap Founder Transferred Control of the Project to FTX's CEO, What's Behind This Event?
Chef Nomi, the founder of decentralized exchange SushiSwap, has tranferred the SushiSwap control to FTX CEO. What's behind the event and Who is Chef Nomi?
Filecoin (FIL) Token Price Sees Massive Plunge Days after Launch as Miners Go on Strike
Filecoin was launched on Oct. 15, and just after one day after its mainnet launch, its miners turned off their machines to protest against the protocol.
SushiSwap (SUSHI) Slashes Rewards and Total Value Locked Takes a Plunge—What Does This Say About LPs?
SushiSwap (SUSHI) recently cut its rewards from 1,000 SUSHI tokens per block for liquidity providers, to 100 SUSHI tokens as of Ethereum block 10850000.
DeFi Market Recovers as Sushiswap (SUSHI) Migration Resulted in 225% More in Total Value Locked
Decentralized finance projects recently witnessed its tokens plummet, crashing up to 50%. The DeFi industry has slightly recovered, rebounding 19% today.
Glassnode’s On-Chain Metrics Reveal DeFi Tokens Are Being HODLed Amid Price Run
Glassnode's on-chain data reveals the percent supply of DeFi tokens (SUSHI, AAVE, and MKR) are getting lower, suggesting investors are HODLing the assets.