Prosecutors have damning evidence of Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud: Why isn’t he pleading guilty? A white-collar defense attorney described the upcoming FTX trial as a “once in a decade” fraud case. Fortune · Sep 29, 2023
Judge Kaplan really wants Sam Bankman-Fried to stay in jail: FTX cofounder’s latest request for pretrial release is rejected The denial likely puts at least a temporary end to weeks of motions from Bankman-Fried's lawyers asking for his release. Fortune · Sep 28, 2023
A timeline of Sam Bankman-Fried, who could go down as one of history’s most notorious fraudsters Sam Bankman-Fried, 31, is facing fraud and conspiracy charges linked to FTX, which was once valued at $32 billion. Fortune · Sep 28, 2023
Bankman-Fried asks judge for three suit jackets and slacks to wear at fraud trial Request also made for four dress shirts, three ties, one belt, four pairs of socks, two pairs of shoes and ‘appropriate undergarments’ The Guardian - US · Sep 27, 2023
Deceit pays dividends: How CEO lies can boost stock ratings and fool even respected financial analysts The multibillion-dollar collapse of FTX – the high-profile cryptocurrency exchange whose founder now awaits trial on fraud charges – serves as a stark reminder of the perils of deception in the financial world. The Conversation · Sep 27, 2023
Judge in Bankman-Fried trial to allow evidence of Chinese bribe, drug use by FTX execs The judge in the FTX founder's trial issued an important evidentiary ruling that barred Sam Bankman-Fried from mentioning his charitable activities, among other conclusions. Fortune · Sep 26, 2023
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried To Plead Not Guilty In Wire Fraud Case Prosecutors seek guilty verdict for entrepreneur facing decades in prison; Defense argues lack of wrongdoing Zenger · Sep 26, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried is still trying to get out of jail to prepare for his trial just a week before it starts The disgraced crypto founder's lawyers continue to petition a judge that he cannot adequately prepare for his defense. Fortune · Sep 26, 2023
Crypto king or conman: is Sam Bankman-Fried about to be sent down for a century? His company managed billions in assets and made him one of the world’s richest people. Then, almost overnight, it collapsed. With a fraud trial beginning next week, a documentary asks how he bewitched so many The Guardian - UK · Sep 25, 2023
Bankrupt Crypto Exchange FTX Takes Legal Action Against Former Associates Over $157.3 Million Withdrawal FTX alleges illicit withdrawals made by former associates of Salameda, under the control of ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Zenger · Sep 23, 2023
The week in audio: Cillian Murphy’s Limited Edition; Short Cuts; Beyond the Bathroom; Crypto Kingpins – review The actor lets his mind-expanding music do the talking; aural hallucinations are par for the course on one of UK radio’s most important shows; and Candice Brathwaite brings beauty to life The Guardian - UK · Sep 23, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried can’t catch a break: Judges reject 7 proposed witnesses and refuse his release before trial The Justice Department continues to rack up wins against Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team. Fortune · Sep 22, 2023
Bankman-Fried blames his lawyers—a move that could prove more risky than helpful The move could mean forfeiting attorney-client privileges—and be an invitation to the jury to take a closer look at who advised Bankman-Fried in setting up and running FTX. Fortune · Sep 22, 2023
Coinbase pursued FTX Europe acquisition as it looked to expand its overseas derivatives business The FTX entity owns a key regulatory license in the European market. Fortune · Sep 22, 2023
Fortune · Sep 21, 2023 FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial starts in two weeks. Here’s a preview The SBF trial is set to be one of the most important cases in history for a venture capital-backed startup.
Fortune · Sep 20, 2023 Did Sam Bankman-Fried's mother enable the FTX straw donor scheme? A new lawsuit alleged that Sam Bankman-Fried's mother was instrumental to campaign finance violations.
Fortune · Sep 20, 2023 Ex-Foursquare president Steven Rosenblatt lays out plans for Oceans Ventures’ second seed-stage fund The six-person venture firm is looking for teams, not “hero” founders.
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents sued by embattled crypto company FTX Mr Bankman-Fried, 31, has pleaded not guilty to charges of fraud and conspiracy and his trial is set for 3 October in New York
The Independent UK · Sep 19, 2023 FTX attorneys accuse Sam Bankman-Fried's parents of unjustly enriching themselves with company funds Lawyers for collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX Trading are accusing Sam Bankman-Fried's parents of exploiting their influence over their son and the company he founded to enrich themselves by millions of dollars
Fortune · Sep 19, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried’s father wanted to keep $5.5 million donated to Stanford from FTX under the radar: ‘Seems too close to home’ The allegations are part of a broader lawsuit from the FTX estate against Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried.
The Guardian - US · Sep 19, 2023 FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents, claiming they received millions in gifts Lawsuit is the company’s first legal pursuit against Bankman-Fried’s parents for their role in the company
The Guardian - UK · Sep 19, 2023 City watchdog ex-chair says he faced ‘political pressure’ to let in crypto firms Charles Randell says some of the exchanges the FCA was pressed to allow to trade in the UK are now being investigated in the US
Fortune · Sep 19, 2023 Bankman-Fried's lawyers wants to tell the jury about his ADHD—but prosecutors are suspicious Prosecutors warn that the FTX founder has a history of using "behavioral eccentricity to his advantage."
Fortune · Sep 19, 2023 FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried's parents for 'siphoning' millions of dollars for their own personal benefit The lawsuit alleges that Bankman and Fried received $1,200 hotel rooms, Bahamas property, and a cameo in a Super Bowl commercial.
Fortune · Sep 18, 2023 Sam Bankman Fried believes he is one of the 'most hated people in the world' as documents reveal his justification for FTX crash FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sent a 15,000-word document to crypto social media influencer Tiffany Fong.