Cryptocurrencies Plunge As Investors Await Jobs Data Major cryptos drop amid anticipation of key economic indicators that could impact interest rates. Zenger · Oct 7, 2023
‘Math nerd’ or crypto criminal? Question at heart of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial Prosecutors have depicted a malicious financial mastermind, but his defense says he’s just a wayward boy genius. Which will jurors believe? The Guardian - US · Oct 7, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried stole customer funds from the beginning of FTX, exchange's co-founder tells jury Sam Bankman-Fried authorized the illegal use of FTX customers’ funds and assets to plug financial gaps at an affiliated hedge fund from the exchange’s earliest days, FTX’s co-founder Gary Wang told a New York jury on Friday, as prosecutors pressed their case that Bankman-Fried was the mastermind behind one of… The Independent UK · Oct 6, 2023
Five Great Reads: Katie Price bounces back from rock bottom, Savile survivor speaks, and the fall of FTX Guardian Australia’s weekend wrap of essential reads from the past seven days, selected by Kris Swales The Guardian - AU · Oct 6, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried wanted to shut down trading firm Alameda weeks before FTX bankruptcy, says co-founder Gary Wang FTX cofounder and childhood friend Gary Wang took the stand and admitted to the crypto empire’s crimes. Fortune · Oct 6, 2023
Going Infinite review: The inside story of how Sam Bankman-Fried crashed to earth Sam Bankman-Fried was just 24 when he delivered what looked to be the most profitable day in history for his employers, Jane Street Capital. He had devised an intricate system to predict electoral college votes in different states in the 2016 US election faster than they were called on CNN.… Evening Standard · Oct 6, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was not surprised by $8bn FTX shortfall, key witness says Gary Wang says Bankman-Fried had ‘neutral demeanor’ when told crypto exchange had lost billions days before collapse The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2023
‘Going Infinite’ Review: Michael Lewis had incredible access to Sam Bankman-Fried but got played by his own protagonist Bankman-Fried told Lewis at one point: "I read people pretty well…They just didn't read me." If only Lewis had listened. Fortune · Oct 6, 2023
The trials of SBF and DJT: Trump isn’t clean on crypto but he did warn us about it Two trials – and Michael Lewis’s new book on Sam Bankman-Fried – cast light on the everlasting nexus of power and greed The Guardian - US · Oct 6, 2023
FTX co-founder testifies against Sam Bankman-Fried, saying they committed crimes and lied to public FTX's co-founder has begun to tell a New York jury that he and Sam Bankman-Fried committed financial crimes and lied to the public before the cryptocurrency trading platform collapsed last year The Independent UK · Oct 5, 2023
Cryptocurrencies Rise As Traditional Markets Calm Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Dogecoin show gains amid easing headwinds and positive market sentiment. Zenger · Oct 5, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried’s college housemate and FTX employee details fateful conversation on tennis court: ‘We’re not bulletproof’ Adam Yedidia was the second witness called by prosecutors at Bankman-Fried’s criminal trial, which began this week. Fortune · Oct 5, 2023
Authorities clip SBF’s wings, confiscate 2 private jets worth more than a combined $28 million The private jets were apparently bought through a "handshake" loan from FTX. Fortune · Oct 5, 2023
YouTuber Coffeezilla Slams Lewis’ Book For Downplaying Allegations Against FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Coffeezilla criticizes Michael Lewis' book for defending FTX founder facing fraud trial. Zenger · Oct 5, 2023
Reason · Oct 5, 2023 Poisonous Atmosphere Plus: Eric Adams vs. migrants, SBF is back, Arnold Schwarzenegger for speaker?, and more...
The Guardian - UK · Oct 5, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried’s ‘young, eccentric billionaire’ shtick was just another part of the grift As with Elizabeth Holmes and Billy McFarland, the story seemed too good to be true – because it was, says Guardian columnist Emma Brockes
The Guardian - US · Oct 5, 2023 FTX co-founder testifies he committed crimes with Sam Bankman-Fried Gary Wang, who previously pleaded guilty to his role in FTX’s downfall, is testifying under a plea agreement
Fortune · Oct 4, 2023 Is Sam Bankman-Fried a bad ‘man’ or a good ‘boy’? Lawyers swap opening statements before first witnesses take the stand A former FTX developer, a French commodities trader, and Damian Williams, the U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of New York, all came to court.
The Guardian - AU · Oct 4, 2023 Morning Mail: new tax cuts push, World Cup to span three continents, crypto empire ‘built on lies’ Thinktank suggests four ways the treasurer could reform stage-three cuts as Fifa reveals the (many) hosts of the 2030 tournament
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried trial: Billion dollar crypto fortune was ‘built on lies’, prosecutors say Fallen crypto billionaire has gone on trial accused of stealing billions in cash and cryptocurrency from FTX investors
WEKU · Oct 4, 2023 SBF on trial: A 'math nerd' in over his head, or was his empire 'built on lies'? Sam Bankman-Fried's trial in New York kicked off with lawyers from both sides delivering their opening statements, painting him as a villain or as an innocent nerd.
Fortune · Oct 4, 2023 Taylor Swift was lauded for dodging an FTX sponsorship. Michael Lewis’s latest book says that isn’t the full story T-Swift's team reportedly signed the deal but SBF dragged his feet.
The Independent UK · Oct 4, 2023 Jury selection resumes at fraud trial for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried The final stages of jury selection have resumed at the fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried in New York City
The Guardian - US · Oct 4, 2023 Sam Bankman-Fried trial: ‘I may have unwittingly contributed to a crime’, FTX developer tells court – as it happened Second witness Adam Yedidia also tells trial the pair were close friends; defense says Bankman-Fried was ‘math nerd who acted in food faith’
Zenger · Oct 4, 2023 Former Crypto Billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Begins, Shaping Crypto Regulation FTX founder faces charges of multi-billion dollar fraud, trial outcome to impact industry and legislation.