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‘Oh, Yes’: Accounting Prof Says Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX Definitely Mishandled Customers' Money
For starters, customer funds were behind a majority of FTX’s investment into Scaramucci’s SkyBridge Capital, Peter Easton testifies.
By Sam Kessler, Helene BraunOct 18, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Dined With Eric Adams at NYC Mayor’s Go-To Italian Restaurant
Erstwhile crypto titan and avowed vegan Sam Bankman-Fried was also scheduled to meet New York Gov. Kathy Hochul at The Capital Grille steakhouse, according to FBI trial testimony.
By Danny NelsonOct 17, 2023
For Once, Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch at FTX CEO's Criminal Trial
Under questioning from defense attorney Mark Cohen, a former FTX exec and government witness admitted to some hazy memories.
By Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler, Danny NelsonOct 17, 2023
How African Students Became Victims of FTX’s Collapse
“We saw an exchange that was supposedly better than every other one we had used, so we let a lot of family and friends get involved with the FTX platform,” FTX Africa’s former education lead Pius Okedinachi told CoinDesk.
By Dilin MassandOct 17, 2023
Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was Missing
Nishad Singh, the latest member of Sam Bankman-Fried’s inner circle to testify, said his admiration for SBF turned to “shame” on discovering FTX execs enriched themselves with customer funds.
By Sam Kessler, Elizabeth Napolitano, Nikhilesh DeOct 16, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify at Trial, Defense Says. First, He Needs His ADHD Meds
The defense team is nearing crunch time.
By Danny NelsonOct 16, 2023
SBF Trial: Crypto Lender BlockFi Believed Alameda Was Solvent Given Balance Sheet It Was Shown, CEO Testifies
BlockFi lost “a little over a billion dollars” due to its involvement with FTX and Alameda Research, Zac Prince said.
By Helene Braun, Nikhilesh DeOct 13, 2023
SBF Trial: Defense Counsel's Cross-Examination of Star Prosecution Witness Meandered
Mark Cohen bumbled at times, asking Caroline Ellison to repeat much of the same information she told prosecutors in testimony the day before.
By Nikhilesh De, Elizabeth Napolitano, Sam Kessler, Helene BraunOct 12, 2023
Chinese Bribes, Thai Prostitutes and an End to the Lies: Caroline Ellison’s Explosive Second Day of Testimony Against Sam Bankman-Fried
The former Alameda Research CEO wept on the witness stand during her second day of testimony in Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial.
By Sam Kessler, Helene Braun, Nikhilesh De, Elizabeth NapolitanoOct 11, 2023
SBF's Lawyers Want to Ask Caroline Ellison About FTX's Anthropic AI Stake
Ellison, the former Alameda CEO, testified Tuesday that she was consulted on FTX's investment portfolio.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 11, 2023