Sam Bankman-Fried
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Launches Substack: 'I Didn’t Steal Funds'
Disgraced former chief of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, denied stashing billions and gave his take on what happened to his bankrupt crypto exchange in a lengthy new post on Substack published Thursday. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De joins "First Mover" to discuss.
Rep. Jim Himes on Crypto Regulation Outlook
Rep. Jim Himes (D-Conn.) joins "First Mover" to discuss how policymakers are approaching crypto in the 2023 agenda amid the uncertainty surrounding crypto giant Digital Currency Group (DCG) and the fallout of crypto exchange FTX. DCG is the parent company of CoinDesk. The Congressman weighs in on whether Sam Bankman-Fried's political donations and previous appearances in Washington, D.C. had any impact on crypto regulation. Plus, his insights on SEC's approach to regulating digital assets.
Bitcoin CME Futures Draw Premium for the First Time Since FTX's Downfall
The market panic that ensued after the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX exchange in early November seems to be abating. The three-month bitcoin (BTC) futures listed on the Chicago Mercantile Exchange (CME), widely considered a proxy for institutional activity, are drawing a premium over the cryptocurrency's going spot market price for the first time since FTX went bust.
Former FTX Exec Nishad Singh Met with Prosecutors: Report
Nishad Singh, FTX’s former director of engineering, is said to be engaging with the U.S. Attorney’s Office in the Southern District of New York, according to a Bloomberg report. CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De discusses what this could mean for Sam Bankman-Fried's legal proceedings and what to expect from FTX's upcoming bankruptcy hearing.
Judge Sets Tentative Trial Date for Sam Bankman-Fried in October
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who pleaded not guilty to eight different counts, including wire fraud and campaign-finance violations on Tuesday, is expected to go to trial in early October, according to plans made by the U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan of the Southern District of New York. "The Hash" panel discusses the legal road ahead for the disgraced crypto exchange founder.
Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up as Bankman-Fried Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ to Fraud Charges
A dispute between FTX’s new U.S. owners and regulators in the Bahamas has worsened as the two prepare to take their case to a full court hearing later this week. 507 Capital managing partner Thomas Braziel breaks down the jurisdictional battle between FTX and Bahamian entity FTX Digital Markets in the latest developments around the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried's crypto empire.
Sam Bankman-Fried Will Go to Trial in October, Pleads Not Guilty to Fraud Charges
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, accused on eight different counts, including wire fraud and campaign finance violations, pleaded not guilty to all charges at the opening of a Tuesday court hearing. Buchanan Ingersoll & Rooney's white-collar crime specialist Mark Kasten joins "All About Bitcoin" to discuss the latest legal developments.
Sam Bankman-Fried Makes NY Court Appearance as Bahamas-FTX Dispute Heats Up
Sam Bankman-Fried made his second appearance in a New York courthouse on Tuesday and pleaded not guilty to all charges, which include allegations of wire fraud and campaign finance violations. Plus, U.S. and Bahamian liquidators continue to sling mud as they fight for jurisdiction over the disgraced CEO’s company.
