Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried Prosecutor Promises 'Handcuffs for All' Crypto Crooks
Damian Williams, the U.S. attorney for the powerful Southern District of New York, set an ominous warning following the conviction of former crypto kingpin Bankman-Fried.
By Danny NelsonNov 3, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Guilty on All 7 Counts in FTX Fraud Trial
A tentative sentencing date was set for March 28, 2024. Bankman-Fried could spend decades in prison and potentially up to 115 years.
By Nikhilesh De, Sam KesslerNov 2, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Lambasted by Prosecutor Right Before Jurors Began Deciding His Fate: SBF Thought 'He Could Fool the World'
A verdict in the SBF trial could come before the end of Thursday – on the first anniversary of the CoinDesk scoop that caused his empire to crumble.
By Sam Kessler, Helene Braun, Nikhilesh DeNov 2, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Demonstrates Ineffective Altruism at Its Worst
The road to hell is paved with good intentions.
By Cory KlippstenNov 2, 2023
The Case Against Sam Bankman-Fried
The jury will begin deliberations by the end of Thursday.
By Nikhilesh DeNov 2, 2023
A Year After Sam Bankman-Fried's Downfall, Solana and Other FTX Holdings Are Flying High
The FTX founder's downfall began on Nov. 2, 2022 – a year ago Thursday – when CoinDesk published a big scoop. Jurors are poised to begin deliberating his fate on the anniversary of that story, at a time when the SOL tokens FTX owns just got $1 billion more valuable.
By Ian Allison, Nick BakerNov 2, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried on Verge of Tears as His Lawyer Concludes Defense
The alleged fraudster and ex-FTX CEO acted "in good faith," Bankman-Fried's attorney said in an emotional closing argument.
By Danny Nelson, Sam KesslerNov 1, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Ran 'Pyramid of Deceit,' Prosecutor Says in Closing Argument; Defense Calls Case Against FTX Founder a Fantasy
Jurors could begin deliberating Bankman-Fried's fate as soon as Thursday.
By Sam Kessler, Nikhilesh De, Helene Braun, Danny NelsonNov 1, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Survived His Testimony. Next Up: The Jury
Wednesday will bring closing arguments in the criminal fraud case against the founder of FTX, the crypto exchange that collapsed nearly a year ago.
By Nikhilesh DeNov 1, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Again Blames Underlings for Woes as FTX Founder Wraps Up Testimony
"So, it's your testimony that your supervisees told you to stop asking questions?" asked a prosecutor. "Did you call in your lieutenants and ask 'who spent $8 billion?'"
By Helene Braun, Sam Kessler, Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2023
