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Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Her Role in FTX Fraud

[Sep 24 8:08 PM] Caroline Ellison was sentenced Tuesday afternoon.

Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say

[Sep 11 4:51 AM] Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison should be sentenced to time served and a non-custodial term after her cooperation with prosecutors in taking down Sam Bankman-Fried, her attorneys said in a late Tuesday night filing.

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction

[Apr 11 12:25 PM] FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried filed to appeal his conviction and sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday, hours before his deadline to do so.

Sam Bankman-Fried Expresses Remorse for His Actions After Getting a 25-Year Prison Sentence

[Apr 1 11:19 PM] FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has said "of course" he is remorseful for his actions after he was sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud last week.

Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison

[Mar 28 7:30 AM] SBF returned to a federal courthouse in Manhattan for sentencing on Thursday.

How Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentencing Hearing May Play Out

[Mar 27 4:00 AM] Sam Bankman-Fried will find out this week if he is potentially facing decades in prison. Judge Lewis Kaplan is set to sentence him for his conviction last year on two fraud charges and five conspiracy charges tied to the operation and collapse of…

U.S. Government's Legal Precedents Don't Support Lengthy Prison Term, Bankman-Fried's Defense Argues

[Mar 21 9:43 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers have pushed back against the U.S. government's sentencing memo which makes the case for why it thinks the former FTX CEO should be handed a sentence in the range of 40-50 years, a court filing on Wednesday shows.

DOJ's Proposed 50-Year Sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried 'Disturbing,' FTX Founder's Lawyers Say

[Mar 19 7:12 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team pushed back against what it called the "disturbing" sentencing memorandum filed by the Department of Justice last week in a new letter, saying the DOJ was making the FTX founder out to be someone he was not.

Bitcoin Tops $63K for First Time Since November 2021

[Feb 28 7:30 AM] The rally continued Wednesday as the spot ETFs continued to see massive inflows of fresh money.

Sam Bankman-Fried Asks for 6.5 Year Prison Term After Conviction in FTX Collapse

[Feb 28 12:19 AM] Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), found guilty of fraud last year and due to be sentenced next month, has asked the court for a 'just' sentence of 63 to 78 months, according to a court filing submitted Tuesday.

Sam Bankman-Fried Replaces Lawyers Ahead of Sentencing

[Feb 21 2:28 PM] Sam Bankman-Fried replaced his former lawyers, Mark Cohen and Christian Everdale, as he’s headed into sentencing negotiations.

Why Are Bitcoin ETFs Such a Big Deal? Gold Provides a $100 Billion Answer

[Jan 10 3:44 PM] Over $100 billion is now stashed in gold ETFs that trade in the U.S., the world's largest capital market. Will bitcoin ETFs grow to this size?

With Bitcoin ETF Decision Looming, SEC Chair Gensler Says (Again) That Crypto Is Dangerous

[Jan 8 10:36 AM] The entire crypto world and much of the U.S. financial sector is anxiously awaiting word from the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on whether it will approve a spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund (ETF). SEC Chair Gary Gensler has chosen…

Prometheum Earns Final Regulatory Nod to Try Hand at Fully-Compliant Crypto

[Dec 21, 2023 8:51 AM] Prometheum Inc., with the latest regulatory notch on its belt, is about to finally test whether a viable crypto platform can operate entirely within U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations.

Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried Request for a Longer Sentencing Process

[Dec 20, 2023 11:50 AM] Bankman-Fried's defense team asked for a four to six week extension for his sentencing scheduled in late March, citing a possible second trial that may begin earlier in the month.

'Bitcoin NFT' Hysteria Comes to Sotheby's as Super-Mario-Style Mushroom Character Tops $200K

[Dec 14, 2023 3:39 PM] In the historic auction house's first-ever sale of the Ordinals inscriptions known as "NFTs on Bitcoin," a batch of three pixelated images from a mushroom-themed collection drew about $450,000, or roughly five times the highest estimates.

Donald Trump Unveils New 'Mugshot' NFTs, Stirring Up Prices for His Previous NFTs

[Dec 12, 2023 2:19 PM] tktk

House's McHenry Says He Won't Seek Reelection, Costing Crypto a Top Ally

[Dec 5, 2023 11:19 AM] Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-N.C.), arguably the crypto industry's most important advocate in the U.S. Congress, has decided not to seek another term, sources told Politico on Tuesday.

Kraken Accused by SEC of Operating Unregistered Platform, Improperly Mixing Customer Funds

[Nov 20, 2023 4:41 PM] Crypto exchange Kraken commingled customer and corporate funds while operating as an unregistered broker, clearing agency and dealer, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) alleged in a new lawsuit Monday.

Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial May Be Over, but The Bahamas Is Living Its Own Trial

[Nov 16, 2023 12:05 PM] Bankman-Fried may have been convicted, but The Bahamas appears to be dealing with the stigma of rolling out a red carpet for FTX.

Ramaswamy Shares Crypto Plan, Making Him the Only GOP Candidate Who Has One

[Nov 16, 2023 8:00 AM] Republican presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy has a message for most of the employees at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) if he's elected to the White House: You're fired. And everybody still left at their desks would need to…

BlackRock's Ethereum ETF Plan Is Confirmed in Nasdaq Filing

[Nov 9, 2023 3:33 PM] The world's largest asset manager already made waves by seeking to list a bitcoin ETF

Sam Bankman-Fried Prosecutor Promises 'Handcuffs for All' Crypto Crooks

[Nov 2, 2023 8:49 PM] Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the powerful Southern District of New York, set an ominous warning following the conviction of former crypto kingpin Bankman-Fried.

Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty on All 7 Counts in FTX Fraud Trial

[Nov 2, 2023 5:49 PM] A jury found Sam Bankman-Fried guilty on all charges in his criminal fraud trial tied to FTX's operation and collapse.

Sam Bankman-Fried Lambasted by Prosecutor Right Before Jurors Begin Deciding His Fate: SBF Thought 'He Could Fool the World'

[Nov 2, 2023 10:10 AM] A verdict in the SBF trial could come before the end of Thursday – on the first anniversary of the CoinDesk scoop that caused his empire to crumble.

A Year After Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall, Solana and Other FTX Holdings Are Flying High

[Nov 1, 2023 6:00 PM] The value of FTX's stake in Solana's SOL token, for instance, has just added $1 billion in two weeks.

Sam Bankman-Fried on Verge of Tears as His Lawyer Concludes Defense

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'A Pyramid of Deceit': Prosecutors Begin Closing Argument in Sam Bankman-Fried Fraud Trial

[Nov 1, 2023 9:36 AM] Prosecutors are hoping the four-week case will lead to a conviction on seven charges.

Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Woes as FTX Founder Wraps Up Testimony

[Oct 31, 2023 8:30 AM] "So, it's your testimony that your supervisees told you to stop asking questions?" asked a prosecutor. "Did you call in your lieutenants and ask 'who spent $8 billion?'"

Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Team Makes Last-Ditch Bid to Get 'English Law' Detail in Jury Instructions

[Oct 30, 2023 11:07 PM] A set of filings from Sam Bankman-Fried's defense team late Monday shows his attorneys still hope to clarify that English law governed FTX's terms of service – which may have implications on the fraud charges.