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Pinning FTX Collapse on Ex-Alameda Research CEO Is a 'Very Classic Defense Move,' Lawyer Says
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison is scheduled to be the next witness to testify in FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial. Lowenstein Sandler LLP partner Rachel Maimin, who specializes in white collar criminal defense, discusses what to expect after the defense assigned some of the blame to Ellison during the opening arguments.
Alameda Was ‘Business as Usual’ Before Collapse: Ex-Engineer
Security and risk checks were “poor” at the company, but the implosion of the trading firm came as a surprise to insiders, the former employee said.
Ex-Alameda Engineer: It Was 'Business as Usual' Until FTX's Crypto Empire Implosion
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial is underway. Former Alameda Research engineer Aditya Baradwaj shares insights working at Alameda before its collapse and what it was like to work with ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison. "It pretty much seemed like business as usual right up until the very end," Baradwaj said. "We had no reason to believe anything was going on."
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Closest Friends Will Testify Against Him. Here’s Who Else We’ll Hear From
Sam Bankman-Fried's trial is set to start this Tuesday, and some of his former closest friends, have become his biggest threat.
The SBF Trial: Names You Should Know
Sam Bankman-Fried will head to court on Oct. 3, facing charges related to fraud and conspiracy. The FTX founder has pleaded not guilty and awaits his trial in jail. "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down what former colleagues are set to testify against the 31-year-old who was once known as crypto's white knight.
Things in Crypto We're Freaking Out About
With a nod to Sam Bankman-Fried, CoinDesk staff crowdsource their fears, anxieties and disappointments — for your enjoyment!
What FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Is 'Freaking Out About'
A recent court filing reveals prosecutors plan on submitting personal notes from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his trial in October, which includes a list titled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About." "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the latest legal proceedings in Bankman-Fried's case.
Sam Bankman-Fried Could Go Back to Jail Thanks to His Big Fat Mouth
The FTX and Alameda Research founder didn’t just violate his bail — he violated the trust of his family’s last remaining allies.
Could FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Go to Jail?
Sam Bankman-Fried is set to appear at a hearing on Friday for a judge to decide whether the disgraced founder of FTX is going to jail before his trial in October over sharing former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times. CoinDesk's global policy and regulation managing editor Nikhilesh De shares his prediction. Plus, the latest on crypto exchange Bittrex's $24 million fine.
Could FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried Go to Jail Ahead of His Trial?
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense isn't denying that he shared former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison's diary with the New York Times, and therefore he should be "detained pending trial," according to the latest filing from the U.S. Department of Justice. "The Hash" panel weighs in on the legal road ahead for the disgraced FTX founder.
