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Ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Her Role in FTX Fraud
Ellison will also have to forfeit about $11 billion dollars, a federal judge ruled Tuesday.
By Nikhilesh De, Cheyenne Ligon, Helene BraunSep 24, 2024
Caroline Ellison Shouldn't Go to Jail After FTX Collapse, Attorneys Say
The former Alameda Research CEO testified against her former boss, Sam Bankman-Fried, last year.
By Nikhilesh DeSep 11, 2024
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction
Bankman-Fried was convicted last year on fraud and conspiracy charges.
By Nikhilesh De, Cheyenne LigonApr 11, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried Expresses Remorse for His Actions After Getting a 25-Year Prison Sentence
Last Thursday, while announcing the sentence U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan said Bankman-Fried never offered "a word of remorse" for his "terrible crimes."
By Amitoj SinghApr 2, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison
The former FTX CEO was convicted of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy in November, a year after the once-giant cryptocurrency exchange collapsed.
By Nikhilesh De, Sam Kessler, Cheyenne LigonMar 28, 2024
How Sam Bankman-Fried's Sentencing Hearing May Play Out
He faces decades in prison.
By Nikhilesh DeMar 27, 2024
U.S. Government's Legal Precedents Don't Support Lengthy Prison Term, Bankman-Fried's Defense Argues
Bankman-Fried was found guilty of fraud last year and will be sentenced on March 28.
By Amitoj SinghMar 22, 2024
DOJ's Proposed 50-Year Sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried 'Disturbing,' FTX Founder's Lawyers Say
Bankman-Fried's defense team attacked prosecutors' lengthy prison term recommendation in a new letter Tuesday.
By Nikhilesh DeMar 20, 2024
Bitcoin Tops $63K for First Time Since November 2021
Spot bitcoin ETFs are seeing massive inflows of money and BTC is crossing $1,000 milestones one after another in quick succession.
By Amitoj Singh, Stephen AlpherFeb 28, 2024
Sam Bankman-Fried Asks for 6.5 Year Prison Term After Conviction in FTX Collapse
Bankman-Fried's lawyers objected to the Presentence Investigation Report (PSR) which recommends a sentence of 100 years in prison calling it "grotesque."
By Amitoj Singh, Nikhilesh DeFeb 28, 2024