The prosecution used star witness Caroline Ellison to drive home just how much power Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly had in orchestrating financial decisions at FTX and Alameda.
Category: Business / Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Where Does Crypto Go From Here?
We talk with Michael Casey, the chief content officer of CoinDesk, almost one year after the news site brought down Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency empire FTX.
Live Updates: The Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
When Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange collapsed, customers lost billions of dollars. A New York court will decide whether it was fraud.
‘A Galactic Embarrassment’: The Crypto World Is Already Sick of SBF’s Trial
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial for fraud is sucking all the air out of the room. Crypto folks can’t wait for it to be over.
Sam Bankman-Fried Made Reasonable Business Decisions, Lawyers Claim
As the FTX founder’s trial got underway, the prosecution claimed Bankman-Fried deliberately stole customer money and used it for his own trading. The defense countered that he always acted in good faith.
Sam Bankman-Fried Is a Terrible Client
Criminal defendants often decline to testify at trial for fear of incriminating themselves. For FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, that could be the best option.
Live: The Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried
When Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX crypto exchange collapsed, customers lost billions of dollars. A New York court will decide whether it was fraud.
Idris Elba Is Ready to Talk About Crypto
During the crypto gold rush, Idris Elba says he turned down a lot of “mad opportunities.” Now he has partnered with the “crypto-for-good” Stellar Foundation.
Sex Workers Took Refuge in Crypto. Now It’s Failing Them
Banks and payments companies have long penalized sex workers. Many thought crypto would be a solution, but now exchanges are dumping them too.
Congress Wants to Take Back Power Over Crypto
On Wednesday, US Senators Cynthia Lummis and Kirsten Gillibrand will unveil proposed legislation to decide once and for all how digital assets should be regulated.