Sam Bankman-Fried
Former FTX Engineering Director Nishad Singh Pleads Guilty to Criminal Charges
Former FTX Director of Engineering Nishad Singh pleaded guilty to six criminal charges in a New York court on Tuesday. Singh has been looking for a plea deal with prosecutors last month, as first reported by Reuters. CoinDesk Global Policy and Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried, as Singh worked with him at the defunct crypto exchange.
Sam Bankman-Fried Hit with New Criminal Charges
Federal officials are now charging FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried with bank fraud and operating an unlicensed money transmitter in addition to the eight counts he already faced. Bankman-Fried also faces a modified campaign-finance law charge, conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest in the downfall of SBF and his crypto empire.
Sam Bankman-Fried Charged With Additional Bank Fraud Allegations in New Indictment
Crypto exchange FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried faces additional charges, including bank fraud allegations, under a new indictment unveiled Thursday morning. Separately, New York and federal financial regulators have opposed Binance US' $1.02 billion deal to purchase of defunct crypto lender Voyager assets. Plus, the New York State Attorney General's office filed suit against the crypto exchange CoinEx. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses the latest in the world of crypto regulation.
CoinDesk Wins Polk Award for Explosive FTX Coverage
CoinDesk journalists Ian Allison and Tracy Wang won a George Polk Award for the scoop that led to FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's $32 billion cryptocurrency empire collapsing in days and for two explosive follow-up stories. CoinDesk Senior Reporter Ian Allison and Finance and Deals Deputy Managing Editor Tracy Wang share their insights after winning the prestigious prize for their financial reporting.
Securities Lawyer on Sam Bankman-Fried: I've Never Seen Anything This Lenient
Securities lawyer James Murphy addresses the latest legal proceedings for Sam Bankman-Fried after the former FTX CEO had allegedly used a VPN to watch football games. "In my 30 years doing this, I've never seen anything this lenient in a situation where someone has millions of victims of...what is allegedly one of the world's largest frauds," Murphy added.
US Prosecutors Ask Judge to Limit Bankman-Fried From Using Phones, Internet
Federal prosecutors asked a judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York to modify the terms of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's release on bond to ban him from using cellphones or the internet except under very specific conditions. Securities lawyer James Murphy, also known as "MetaLawMan" on Twitter, weighs in on the latest legal proceedings for Bankman-Fried.
Sam Bankman-Fried's $250M Bond Is a 'Joke': Securities Lawyer
A federal judge ruled the names of Sam Bankman-Fried's bond co-signers should be revealed after Bankman-Fried did not apply to the appeals court. The signers were revealed to be Stanford University's Andreas Paepcke and Larry Kramer, who put up $200,000 and $500,000, respectively. Securities lawyer James Murphy weighs in on the latest developments and why he thinks Bankman-Fried's $250 million bond is a "joke."
Stanford Research Director, Former Dean Identified as Sam Bankman-Fried's Bond Signers
A Stanford University senior research scientist and former Stanford Law School dean were revealed to be Sam Bankman-Fried's bond co-signers, in addition to his parents. Securities lawyer James Murphy, also known as "MetaLawMan" on Twitter, joins "First Mover" to discuss the details and implications of the latest legal developments around bankrupt crypto exchange FTX and its former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried.
Bankman-Fried's Bond Co-Signers Identified, Bitcoin Foundation Founder Reacts
Charlie Shrem, Bitcoin Foundation founder and "The Charlie Shrem" show host, shares his reaction to Sam Bankman-Fried’s bond co-signers being revealed. Andreas Paepcke and Larry Kramer put up $200,000 and $500,000, respectively. Paepcke is a senior research scientist while Kramer is a former dean of Stanford Law School. "I can't believe it. I'm so surprised," Shrem said.
