Sam Bankman-Fried

Disgraced cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried weighed in on the future of digital assets under President Donald Trump’s administration, according to an interview from his prison released Thursday. What Happened: In an interview with popular media personality Tucker Carlson, Bankman-...

Jailed cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried shared his prison experience and interaction with fellow inmate rapper Sean Combs, popularly known as "Diddy," according to an interview released Thursday. What Happened: In an interview with popular media personality Tucker Carlson,...

Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted founder of FTX, has posted on social media for the first time in nearly two years, commenting on government layoffs while reflecting on his own experiences with corporate downsizing. What Happened: In a series of tweets on Tuesday, Bankman-Fried, who is currently...

The parents of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried are pursuing a presidential pardon for their son from Donald Trump, according to a report. What Happened: Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried, both Stanford Law professors, have been in discussions with legal experts and individuals within Trump's...

Cryptocurrency Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has soared in value in recent days, driven by companies filing to launch Solana ETFs, the continued strength of meme coins, and optimism for the crypto sector. On Nov. 21, Solana hit an all-time high, which comes years after the cryptocurrency was nearly left for...

Archegos Capital Management founder Bill Hwang was sentenced on Wednesday to 18 years in prison for fraud and market manipulation tied to the fund's dramatic collapse in 2021.  The Details: Hwang was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Alvin Hellerstein in New York to slightly less time than the...

The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has filed a civil forfeiture complaint to seize approximately $16 million in cryptocurrency held in a Binance account. What Happened: This action follows a year-long investigation into funds allegedly linked to bribes authorized by Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO...

FTX, once a leading crypto exchange for Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and Dogecoin (CRYPTO: DOGE), has reportedly filed a lawsuit against former White House communications director Anthony Scaramucci as well as his hedge fund SkyBridge Capital.  What Happened: The lawsuit against...

The U.S. government is negotiating the recovery of approximately $13.25 million in political contributions made by former FTX executives, according to a recent federal court filing. What Happened: The government has asked for an extension until Jan. 15 to continue discussions with several...

In a recent conference held in Singapore, Vitalik Buterin, co-founder of the Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) blockchain, expressed his positive outlook on the future of cryptocurrencies, despite recent industry challenges. What Happened: Buterin highlighted the importance of the “baptisms of fire...

A U.S. bankruptcy judge has approved FTX’s plan to repay creditors up to $16.5 billion, marking the end of the exchange’s two-year bankruptcy process and potentially injecting billions back into the crypto ecosystem. What Happened: Judge John Dorsey of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the...

Billionaire investor Mark Cuban has voiced strong criticism against Gary Gensler, the chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), for making overly complex regulations for cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC), Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH) and others. During an appearance on the All...

U.S. Congresswoman Maxine Waters (D-Calif.), Chairwoman of the House Financial Services Committee, has been one of the most vocal critics of the crypto industry over the past few years. In 2022, Waters was actively pushing for a subpoena for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to testify before...

In a stark contrast to Sam Bankman-Fried‘s assertions last January, recent developments suggest FTX customers face a long wait for potential repayments. What Happened: TV host Ran Neuner has shed light on the protracted timeline for FTX distributions, which are now expected to extend well...

The cryptocurrency belonging to the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) dramatically jumped on Sunday, dwarfing the gains made by the rest of the market. What happened: FTT exploded more than 60% over the last 24 hours, turning out to be the market's biggest gainer by a mile. The coin...