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Media Reported Hamas Got Millions Via Crypto, but the Data Provider They Cited Says It Was Misconstrued
The funding revelation caused an uproar in Washington. But there's no evidence for anything beyond "tiny" amounts of digital assets landing in terrorists' hands, the data firm Elliptic now says.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 26, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's Jurors Were Sent Home for the Day, but His Debut on the Stand Was Significant Anyway
Even though jurors weren't there to hear the former crypto mogul, the ex-FTX CEO's first appearance on the witness stand was still remarkable.
By Nikhilesh De, Helene Braun, Elizabeth Napolitano, Sam KesslerOct 26, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried May Testify to Role of Lawyers, 'Good Faith' Efforts, Filing Says
Wednesday filings by Bankman-Fried's defense team and the DOJ hint at his possible defense arguments.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 26, 2023
Judge Denies Sam Bankman-Fried's Bid to Highlight 'Inconsistent Statements' by FTX Insiders Gary Wang, Nishad Singh
The duo testified at SBF's trial.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 25, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried to Testify at His Criminal Trial as Soon as Thursday
The FTX founder will directly appeal to jurors in his bid to prove he did not commit, or conspire to commit, fraud before his crypto juggernaut's spectacular collapse.
By Helene Braun, Nikhilesh DeOct 25, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Defense Has 6 Witnesses to Open With: DOJ
The DOJ filing did not name any of the potential defense witnesses, and it's still unclear whether Bankman-Fried himself will testify.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 24, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried Proposes Financial Expert as Witness to Rebut DOJ Testimony
The defense intends to call Joseph Pimbley, a financial services expert and consultant, to testify about FTX's and Alameda's financials.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 24, 2023
A Wild Few Minutes Drive Bitcoin Above $35,000 as ETF Excitement Starts to Thaw the Crypto Winter
BTC hasn't seen these lofty levels since May 2022, when the cryptocurrency industry was just starting to get pummeled by scandals.
By Nick Baker, Oliver KnightOct 24, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried's Lawyers, DOJ Propose Final Sets of Jury Instructions
The parties to the criminal fraud trial expect to wrap up witness testimony in the coming weeks.
By Nikhilesh DeOct 19, 2023
U.S. Sen. Warren Leads Lawmakers to Push Administration on Crypto-Backed Terrorism
In a letter to top U.S. security officials, 102 lawmakers demanded to know what the Treasury Department and others are doing to prevent the use of crypto to finance terrorism.
By Jesse HamiltonOct 18, 2023
