SBF Trial
‘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
(One Part of) Sam Bankman-Fried's Defense Strategy Starts Paying Off
The defense team landed some hits during its cross-examination of a key witness against Sam Bankman-Fried.
By Nikhilesh De, Sam KesslerOct 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
Bahamian Prime Minister Asked Sam Bankman-Fried to Give His Son Advice on NFT Project
An email mentioning NFTs from Philip Davis was presented in court on Tuesday as part of prosecutors’ fraud case against the FTX founder.
By Helene BraunOct 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
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
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
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
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
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