Sam Bankman-Fried

A week after the first photo of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried behind bars emerged, cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong published an interview with one of Bankman-Fried's fellow inmates. 'He’s A Different Kind Of Guy … He’s Odd...

The political action committee Fairshake, known for its strong ties to the cryptocurrency industry, disclosed a significant financial boost, receiving a $4.9 million contribution from billionaire twins Cameron and Tyler Winklevoss. What Happened: This donation is part of the larger...

Cryptocurrency influencer Tiffany Fong released what she claims to be the first photograph of Sam Bankman-Fried, the embattled former CEO of FTX, since his imprisonment at the Metropolitan Detention Center (MDC) in Brooklyn. The photo was made public via a social media post on Tuesday. What...

Editor's note: This story has been updated with more details. In a new development in the FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) bankruptcy case, the defunct crypto exchange has expressed its intention to fully compensate customers and creditors who can validate their losses. The commitment was communicated to...

FTX is strategically liquidating its crypto assets and bolstering its cash reserves. This initiative is part of the bankrupt firm's efforts to repay customers who have been unable to access their accounts since the platform's downfall. What Happened: Key affiliates of FTX, including FTX...

Tottenham Hotspur’s owner, one of the largest soccer clubs in Europe, pleaded guilty to insider trading Wednesday, saying he was “embarrassed” by his actions. The U.S. Attorney's office in Manhattan charged Joe Lewis with insider trading for passing along non-public insider...

The legal representatives of Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried have formally requested the dismissal of an action brought against them by the now-insolvent digital currency platform FTX (CRYPTO: FTT). The exchange's legal action aims to reclaim what it describes as illicitly transferred monies....

Ahead of the 2024 elections, there is a notable increase in lobbying activities from the crypto industry. Key players in the sector, including the Cedar Innovation Foundation, are making strategic moves to influence lawmakers and policies in Washington. What Happened: According to a report by CNBC...

Sam Bankman-Fried, a former billionaire and founder of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, will not be facing a second trial, as decided by U.S. prosecutors. Bankman-Fried was convicted last month for defrauding FTX customers. What Happened: The prosecutors submitted a letter to a Manhattan federal...

In recent developments, bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has agreed to a settlement involving some claims related to their acquisition of the stock trading platform Embed. What Happened: The settlement includes FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, as well as former FTX executives...

Over the past 24 hours, Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) has rallied by a staggering 17%. This dramatic rise appears fueled by ongoing optimism surrounding the blockchain, although concerns persist about potential sell-offs from FTX (CRYPTO: FTT) and Alameda Research. What Happened: According to on-chain...

A court in the British Virgin Islands has ordered the freezing of approximately $1 billion in assets belonging to the founders of cryptocurrency hedge fund Three Arrows Capital as per the liquidator's report. The court's directive restricts Su Zhu, Kyle Davies, and Davies’...

Cryptocurrency platform FTX declared bankruptcy in 2022, sending the cryptocurrency market lower and leading to charges against CEO and co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, who was later found guilty on fraud charges. Before the bankruptcy and Bankman-Fried's collapse, the cryptocurrency figure had taken...

Cryptocurrency Solana (CRYPTO: SOL) is up over 500% year-to-date in 2023, outpacing the returns of leading cryptocurrencies Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) and Ethereum (CRYPTO: ETH). Interest in Solana is increasing from investors around the world. Here's a look back at a key moment in Solana and...

In its final move to end the bankruptcy case, FTX has taken a step forward to launch a yet-to-be-approved proposal for returning money to creditors. What Happened: FTX Trading (CRYPTO: FTT) looks to end its bankruptcy case by launching a proposal to return significant money to customers and...