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Unpacking Sam Bankman-Fried’s Guilty Verdict: What Happens Next?

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty by a jury on all seven counts of fraud in federal court. What does this verdict mean for the future of the crypto industry? CoinDesk Global Policy & Regulation Managing Editor Nikhilesh De weighs in and also shares an update on Bankman-Fried's tentative sentencing hearing slated for March 28, 2024.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Found Guilty of All Seven Fraud Counts: What Happens Next?

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Sam Bankman-Fried Taking the Stand Was a 'Huge Mistake,' Lawyer Says

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The SBF Trial: Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Faces Cross-Examination

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Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh Back in Court After Testifying about Sam Bankman-Fried's 'Excess' Spending

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The SBF Trial: Upcoming Witnesses Include Ex-FTX Exec Nishad Singh

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Crypto Venture Fund Dragonfly Does 'Not Want to Invest in the Next FTX,' Managing Partner Says

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer Cross-Examines Prosecution's Star Witness Caroline Ellison

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Lawyer Cross-Examines Prosecution's Star Witness Caroline Ellison

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Likelihood of Sam Bankman-Fried Getting an Acquittal Is a 'Hail Mary,' Lawyer Predicts

Likelihood of Sam Bankman-Fried Getting an Acquittal Is a 'Hail Mary,' Lawyer Predicts

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The SBF Trial: Ex-Alameda Research CEO Says She Was in a 'Constant State of Dread'

The SBF Trial: Ex-Alameda Research CEO Says She Was in a 'Constant State of Dread'

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Former Alameda Research CEO Claims Sam Bankman-Fried 'Directed' Her to Commit Crimes

Former Alameda Research CEO Claims Sam Bankman-Fried 'Directed' Her to Commit Crimes

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The SBF Trial: Lawyer Says 'It Has Not Been a Good Start' For Bankman-Fried

The SBF Trial: Lawyer Says 'It Has Not Been a Good Start' For Bankman-Fried

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Anthony Scaramucci Says the SBF Trial 'Hurts' Crypto's Reputation

Anthony Scaramucci Says the SBF Trial 'Hurts' Crypto's Reputation

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Pinning FTX Collapse on Ex-Alameda Research CEO Is a 'Very Classic Defense Move,' Lawyer Says

Pinning FTX Collapse on Ex-Alameda Research CEO Is a 'Very Classic Defense Move,' Lawyer Says

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Enters Week 2: Here’s What to Expect

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial Enters Week 2: Here’s What to Expect

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Anthropic's Growing Value Is a 'Fantastic Turn of Events' For FTX Creditors: 117 Partners CEO

Anthropic's Growing Value Is a 'Fantastic Turn of Events' For FTX Creditors: 117 Partners CEO

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Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial: A Look Inside the Courtroom

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial: A Look Inside the Courtroom

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Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Why Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Strategy Could 'Fail'

Criminal Defense Attorney Explains Why Sam Bankman-Fried's Legal Strategy Could 'Fail'

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Bernie Madoff’s Former Lawyer: Crypto Knowledge Unlikely to Play Role in SBF Trial

Bernie Madoff’s Former Lawyer: Crypto Knowledge Unlikely to Play Role in SBF Trial

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Ex-Alameda Engineer: It Was 'Business as Usual' Until FTX's Crypto Empire Implosion

Ex-Alameda Engineer: It Was 'Business as Usual' Until FTX's Crypto Empire Implosion

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Sam Bankman-Fried returns to the spotlight almost a year after the collapse of crypto exchange FTX, as the 31-year-old heads to court in October. Watch CoinDesk’s coverage of Bankman-Fried’s legal proceedings and how the once lauded white knight of crypto fell from grace and ended up here in the first place.

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