Sam Bankman-Fried
Bitcoin ETF Fever Sends Crypto Prices Up, Sam Bankman-Fried Takes the Stand
Host Angie Lau weighs in on the spike in crypto prices following investors' excitement over the spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund. Plus, the latest in the Sam Bankman-Fried trial as the disgraced FTX founder took the stand in his own defense. Those stories and other news shaping the cryptocurrency world are in this episode of "Forkast IQ."
Sam Bankman-Fried’s Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day
The FTX founder and accused fraudster was lucky the jury wasn’t there to hear his cross-examination Thursday during an unusual procedural hearing in the criminal case.
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Take the Stand; Deutsche Bank Tests a SWIFT Alternative for Stablecoins
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including bitcoin's price action after a better-than-expected U.S. GDP report. Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand in his own defense, which could happen as soon as Thursday. Deutsche Bank and Standard Chartered Ventures are testing a SWIFT alternative for stablecoins and CBDCs. Plus, JPMorgan’s digital token reportedly handles $1 billion worth of transactions a day.
Sam Bankman-Fried Taking the Stand Depends on His 'Personality,' Lawyer Says
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is set to testify in his criminal trial, a direct appeal to jurors in his bid to prove he did not intend to defraud investors. Lowenstein Sandler LLP partner Rachel Maimin, who specializes in white-collar criminal defense, discusses the potential outcomes. "I think 90% of this is about personality and humanizing him, as opposed to substance," Maimin said.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Cross-Examination Will be 'Brutal,' Lawyer Predicts
Sam Bankman-Fried will take the stand in his own defense, which could happen as soon as Thursday. Lowenstein Sandler LLP partner Rachel Maimin, who specializes in white-collar criminal defense, discusses what to expect from the FTX founder's testimony and whether previous tweets and interviews be used against him.
Sam Bankman-Fried's Jurors Were Sent Home for the Day, but His Debut on the Stand Was Significant Anyway
Even though jurors weren't there to hear the former crypto mogul, the ex-FTX CEO's first appearance on the witness stand was still remarkable.
Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies: What Will He Reveal Under Oath About FTX's Collapse?
Bankman-Fried will testify about FTX's collapse. But he's got a lot he'll need to push back on.
Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify to Role of Lawyers, 'Good Faith' Efforts, Filing Says
Wednesday filings by Bankman-Fried's defense team and the DOJ hint at his possible defense arguments.
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Testify; Crypto Wallet Maker Ledger Officially Rolls Out 'Recover'
"CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the hottest stories shaping the crypto industry today, including FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried deciding to testify in his criminal trial. Wallet maker Ledger's "Recover" option is now live, prompting new criticism from some unimpressed crypto users. Plus, crypto withdrawals on Binance are back online after a temporary outage.
