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Ex-Alameda Research CEO to report to prison for 2-year sentence

[Nov 7 3:29 PM] Caroline Ellison has been free on bail since her guilty plea in 2022, testifying at Sam Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial and subject to intense scrutiny by the media.

Judge pushes Tornado Cash co-founder trial to April 2025

[Nov 1 9:30 PM] Roman Storm, currently free on bail and facing three federal charges, will have another four months to prepare for his criminal trial.

Judge sentences IcomTech promoter to 8 years to deter ‘crypto frauds’

[Oct 31 6:56 PM] Judge Jennifer Rochon initially allowed a delay in Gustavo Rodriguez’s sentencing to allow additional testimony but ultimately ordered the IcomTech promoter to prison.

Ex-FTX exec sentenced to time served after guilty plea

[Oct 30 8:06 PM] Nishad Singh will receive no prison time after pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023, cooperating with prosecutors and FTX’s debtors after the exchange’s collapse.

FTX CEO hints Nishad Singh should remain free to assist bankruptcy case

[Oct 30 3:35 PM] John Ray, who took over as FTX CEO in November 2022, suggested Nishad Singh’s cooperation in the firm’s bankruptcy would be “important to maximize recovery” for creditors.

Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF X post pleads not guilty

[Oct 25 5:44 PM] Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account.

What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing

[Oct 25 3:53 PM] After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison.

US gov’t cites ex-FTX exec’s ‘exemplary cooperation’ before sentencing

[Oct 24 4:04 PM] Prosecutors asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to consider Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” to the government in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried at sentencing.

Binance exec leaves Nigeria after authorities drop final charges

[Oct 24 2:33 PM] After eight months’ detainment in Nigeria and court delays, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, is heading home for medical treatment.

Former Celsius CEO to return to court on Nov. 13

[Oct 23 10:23 PM] Judge John Koeltl ordered Alex Mashinsky and prosecutors to appear in court on Nov. 13 to address the former Celsius CEO’s motion to dismiss fraud and market manipulation charges.

Judge delays sentencing of IcomTech promoter to allow testimony

[Oct 22 8:44 PM] Gustavo Rodriguez, who was initially scheduled to be sentenced following his conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, will testify under oath on Oct. 25.

Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes

[Oct 17 4:47 PM] The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing. 

Ex-FTX exec scheduled to report to prison after judge denies request

[Oct 11 5:00 PM] Judge Lewis Kaplan cited prosecutors’ opposition, which noted that Ryan Salame appeared “physically recovered and entirely unimpaired” during a recent Tucker Carlson interview.

Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7

[Oct 9 8:49 PM] The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June.

Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11

[Oct 8 6:40 PM] Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse.

What to expect at Caroline Ellison’s sentencing hearing

[Sep 20 6:38 PM] The former Alameda Research CEO’s lawyers have requested time served, and prosecutors seemed flattering in their sentencing memo, but what will Judge Lewis Kaplan say on Sept. 24?

Partner of ex-FTX exec pleads not guilty to campaign finance charges

[Sep 18 4:10 PM] Michelle Bond was free on a $1-million bond and restricted from traveling outside the continental US, while her partner, Ryan Salame, is expected to report to prison on Oct. 11.

US gov’t cites Caroline Ellison’s ‘extraordinary cooperation’ before sentencing

[Sep 17 9:26 PM] Lawyers representing the former Alameda Research CEO have requested time served and supervised release — an outcome that appeared more likely after a filing by US Attorneys.

Sam Bankman-Fried files appeal for felony conviction

[Sep 13 7:47 PM] Following the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in 2022, the former CEO faced a jury trial, was convicted of seven felony counts, and was sentenced to 25 years in prison.

FOIA request reveals emails and voicemails threatening Gary Gensler

[Sep 13 5:24 PM] Though there was seemingly no evidence connecting them to his crypto policies, Gary Gensler has been subject to violent threats from individuals since at least 2022.

Judge questions if ex-FTX exec perjured himself in guilty plea

[Sep 12 5:02 PM] At a Sept. 12 hearing, Judge Lewis Kaplan moved up Ryan Salame’s reporting date by two days and considered vacating his guilty plea.

Caroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’t

[Sep 11 3:41 PM] The elusive former CEO of Alameda Research will return to court on Sept. 24 for sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering in 2022.

Caroline Ellison asks to seal supporters’ info at Sept. 24 sentencing

[Sep 10 3:32 PM] A filing in federal court suggested that the former Alameda Research CEO had a sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 24 — the first in the FTX case since Ryan Salame’s in May.

Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit

[Sep 10 1:41 PM] Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit.

US prosecutors allegedly link ex-FTX exec to Chinese bribery scandal

[Sep 5 9:36 PM] Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Research’s bribery scheme in China. 

Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9

[Sep 4 6:26 PM] Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application.

FBI warns of North Korean ’social engineering’ schemes to steal crypto

[Sep 3 7:25 PM] DPRK scammers have been employing fake offers of employment and investment opportunities to trick crypto users into downloading malware.

Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea

[Aug 30 6:28 PM] Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled.

Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit

[Aug 30 1:30 AM] Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President…

Ex-FTX exec scraps vacating guilty plea, refers matter to partner’s case

[Aug 29 9:49 PM] Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison in May 2024.