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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

For Once, Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyer Lands a Punch at FTX CEO's Criminal Trial


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SBF Trial: Nishad Singh Felt ‘Suicidal’ in Crypto Exchange’s Final Days

“Five years of blood, sweat, and tears turned out to be for something evil,” Nishad Singh told a jury.

By Sam Kessler, Nikhilesh DeOct 17, 2023

SBF Trial: Nishad Singh Felt ‘Suicidal’ in Crypto Exchange’s Final Days

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FTX Plans to Return 90% of Customer Funds, but There's a Catch

An amended proposal released early Tuesday will be filed by the FTX Debtors by mid-December if approved.

By Shaurya MalwaOct 17, 2023

FTX Plans to Return 90% of Customer Funds, but There's a Catch

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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

Former Top FTX Executive Testifies He Knew $8B of Customer Money Was Missing

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SBF Trial: What Did FTX’s Terms of Service Say About Customer Funds?

Sam Bankman Fried’s lawyers say FTX didn’t misuse customer funds under its terms of service. We dug into the agreement to see exactly what it says.

By Nikhilesh DeOct 16, 2023

SBF Trial: What Did FTX’s Terms of Service Say About Customer Funds?


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Everything to Know About Sam Bankman-Fried’s Second Week in Court

CoinDesk combed through trial documents, transcripts and reports for highlights about Caroline Ellison’s testimony, updates on FTX’s $400 million hack and more.

By Daniel KuhnOct 13, 2023

Everything to Know About Sam Bankman-Fried’s Second Week in Court

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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: Crypto Lender BlockFi Believed Alameda Was Solvent Given Balance Sheet It Was Shown, CEO Testifies

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Things Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Should Be Freaking Out About

Caroline Ellison kept a watchlist of SBF's biggest gripes. Perhaps his lawyers need one, too.

By Nikhilesh De, Danny NelsonOct 13, 2023

Things Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers Should Be Freaking Out About

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