SBF Trial
FTX and the Case for Web3 YIMBYism
The Biden administration should help reshore crypto firms to protect consumers and create competitive jobs.
By Alex TapscottNov 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
Sam Bankman-Fried Needs Better Answers on the Stand
Bankman-Fried was charming in front of reporters before FTX collapsed. Now he's just defensive.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2023
Bankman-Fried Had a Hairy Day in Court
And he's still got more to go.
By Danny Nelson, Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Team Makes Last-Ditch Bid to Get 'English Law' Detail in Jury Instructions
The term may have implications for the fraud charges Bankman-Fried faces.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 31, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's Post-Collapse Media Blitz Has Clearly Backfired
The FTX founder was grilled Monday by a prosecutor, who used the many words he said to journalists after his crypto company's collapse against him.
By Sam KesslerOct 30, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Grilled by Prosecutor, Who Points Out Contradictions in His Testimony
Assistant U.S. Attorney Danielle Sassoon repeatedly cornered the FTX founder on his public statements about his involvement with his affiliated trading firm Alameda and the safety of exchange customer assets.
By Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler, Danny Nelson, Elizabeth NapolitanoOct 30, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Implied His Friends Lied About His Role in FTX's Collapse
Bankman-Fried's testimony before a jury contradicts prosecutors' key witnesses in subtle ways.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 30, 2023