Is this crypto‘s next crisis? A Tether selloff and Huobi’s rumored insolvency spell trouble There are good reasons to believe Huobi is about to fail, which could spur a further run on Tether. Fortune · Aug 7, 2023
Crypto.com was among dozens of potential suitors for FTX Europe. But the bankruptcy estate isn't selling it A $320 million lawsuit from the failed crypto exchange is more complicated than it first appears. Fortune · Aug 4, 2023
FTX Foundation Disturbing Initiatives Exposed In Lawsuit, Including Plans To Buy Micronesian Island Lawsuit reveals FTX's questionable schemes, including constructing a bunker and exploring human genetic enhancement Zenger · Aug 4, 2023
Crypto Exchange FTX Seeks To Exclude Dubai Subsidiary From US Restructuring FTX argues Dubai branch's lack of business activities makes it unlikely to revive operations. Zenger · Aug 3, 2023
Whatever happened to Katie Haun and her $1.5 billion crypto fund? The former prosecutor-turned-VC launched a $1.5 billion crypto firm right before the industry blew up. Here’s how it’s going a year later. Fortune · Aug 3, 2023
Alameda’s Shadow Over Bald Memecoin? Crypto Researcher Digs Out Possible Links There might be a possible connection between the Bald memecoin and Alameda Research, a prominent cryptocurrency trading firm. Zenger · Aug 2, 2023
FTX 2.0 ‘Worse Than Starting From Scratch’, Says Crypto Expert Jesse Powell on Wednesday voiced his skepticism about the proposed restructuring plan for beleaguered FTX. Zenger · Aug 2, 2023
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's lawyers say attempt to jail him before trial is wrong Lawyers for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried say prosecutors are wrong to seek his detention prior to trial because their arguments are based on “innuendo, speculation, and scant facts.” The Independent UK · Aug 2, 2023
FTX Unveils Restructuring Plan To Revive As Offshore Entity Proposed plan includes resolution of claims, recovery pools, and potential restart of offshore exchange. Zenger · Aug 1, 2023
Campaign finance charge dropped from case against Sam Bankman-Fried Prosecutors have withdrawn a campaign finance charge from eight counts among charges FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will face at an October trial The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
How Matt Damon and a fairytale sent The O.C.’s Ben McKenzie down the crypto rabbit hole EXCLUSIVE: Actor-turned-investigative journalist Ben McKenzie tells Bevan Hurley that cryptocurrency is one giant scam fuelled by greed, manipulation and many of his fellow Hollywood stars The Independent UK · Jul 27, 2023
US judge tightens Bankman-Fried’s bail, considers jail until trial Court imposes gag order on FTX founder after prosecutors accuse him of witness tampering. Al Jazeera · Jul 27, 2023
Prosecutors want disgraced crypto mogul Bankman-Fried in jail ahead of trial Bankman-Fried has been living under house arrest in his parents' home near the Stanford University campus since December. But his communications with reporters have gotten him in hot water. WEKU · Jul 26, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried should be jailed until trial, prosecutor says, citing bail violations A prosecutor has asked a judge to immediately jail FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, saying he violated his bail conditions by releasing information meant to harass a key witness against him The Independent UK · Jul 26, 2023
The Guardian - UK · Jul 25, 2023 How do tech bros plan to ride out Armageddon? Living it up on their private islands ‘Effective altruist’ Sam Bankman-Fried supposedly wanted to buy the Pacific state of Nauru to build a doomsday bunker. Meanwhile, in the real world, quite a few other things need fixing, writes Arwa Mahdawi
Fortune · Jul 24, 2023 The horrible Bankman-Fried family: Sam is not the only bad apple The finance industry was shaken up by fintech but even more disruptive technologies will soon arrive.
The Conversation · Jul 24, 2023 The future of money is digital – but NZ needs a careful framework to prevent the pitfalls of cryptocurrency New Zealand’s central bank is preparing for a future that includes the mainstream use of cryptocurrency.
Zenger · Jul 23, 2023 FTX CEO Faces Criticism For Allegedly Leaking Ex-Girlfriend’s Diary Entries To Undermine Witness Prosecutors accuse Samuel Bankman-Fried of attempting to discredit potential star witness in upcoming criminal trial.
Fortune · Jul 23, 2023 The crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It’s time Washington gets on board Proof-of-reserve measures aren't a substitute for standard audits. They make them better.
The Independent UK · Jul 21, 2023 Prosecutors say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is harassing a key witness at his upcoming trial Prosecutors say FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is harassing a key witness against him at his upcoming trial by publicly disclosing personal things she wrote while she was the chief executive at his cryptocurrency hedge fund trading firm
The Guardian - US · Jul 21, 2023 Bankman-Fried planned to buy Nauru and build apocalypse bunker – lawsuit Lawsuit filed against FTX founder, 31, includes memo that detailed plans to purchase Pacific island in case world came to an end
Fortune · Jul 21, 2023 Caroline Ellison paid herself $22.5M bonus around the time she estimated a $10 billion cash shortfall at FTX—lawsuit She allegedly used some of that 'bonus' to invest in an unnamed A.I. safety and research firm.
Fortune · Jul 21, 2023 Caroline Ellison, ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried, kept a Google Doc about working for the CEO “It doesn’t really feel like there’s an end in sight,” Ellison wrote.
The Guardian - UK · Jul 21, 2023 FTX sues founder Sam Bankman-Fried and three others for $1bn Lawsuit by cryptocurrency exchange, which collapsed in November, is attempting to recoup assets sought by creditors
Fortune · Jul 21, 2023 SBF's brother planned to buy an island nation with FTX funds to build apocalypse bunker - lawsuit says The lawsuit also alleges that Bankman-Fried is using customer funds for his own defense.