A year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried and Changpeng Zhao ran two of the largest crypto companies. As they grapple with legal woes, others are jockeying to lead the industry’s next chapter.
Category: Virtual Currency
Binance Founder Changpeng Zhao Pleads Guilty to Money Laundering Violations
Changpeng Zhao will pay a $50 million fine and step down as chief executive of the company he created, the latest blow to the crypto world since the implosion of FTX last year.
Sam Bankman-Fried Is Found Guilty of 7 Counts of Fraud and Conspiracy
The case against the founder of the failed FTX exchange had come to symbolize the excesses of the volatile cryptocurrency industry.
Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Knowing FTX Money Was Missing, as He Concludes Testimony
The founder of the FTX crypto exchange was grilled by a federal prosecutor for a second day, just before both sides rested their case in the criminal fraud trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried Testifies That He Made ‘Larger Mistakes’ at FTX
Speaking in his own defense at his criminal trial, the FTX founder denied he had committed fraud but acknowledged missteps that hurt the cryptocurrency exchange’s customers.
Crypto Influencers and ‘Degenerates’ Flock to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial
The presence of crypto YouTubers, podcasters and commentators at the FTX founder’s fraud trial has created something of a culture clash in the courtroom.
Caroline Ellison Testifies Against Sam Bankman-Fried, Blaming Him for Crimes
Ms. Ellison is the government’s star witness in the criminal fraud trial of the founder of the FTX crypto exchange. She also delved into her romantic relationship with Mr. Bankman-Fried.
Michael Lewis Doesn’t Do Villains
With his new book about the crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried — and new questions about his old work — the famously charmed writer finds himself under a microscope.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s Criminal Trial Opens
Prosecutors said the FTX founder had lied to customers. Defense lawyers said he had just been trying to prevent his cryptocurrency exchange from melting down.
Fourth Top FTX Executive Pleads Guilty Ahead of Sam Bankman-Fried Trial
Ryan Salame, a former FTX executive, pleaded guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of the failed cryptocurrency exchange.