Crypto executive Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the collapsed FTX exchange, is fighting with prosecutors over his access to a laptop as he faces criminal charges, with the U.S. Department of Justice stating that he has sufficient access to a laptop and hard drives for his defense.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried reportedly drafted a 15,000-word Twitter thread that he never posted, detailing his life under house arrest and his thoughts on FTX's bankruptcy case, according to documents provided by crypto influencer Tiffany Fong. The drafts also revealed personal information about Bankman-Fried's relationship with former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, who will testify in his criminal trial starting in October. Bankman-Fried has pleaded not guilty to fraud charges, while Ellison and others have already pleaded guilty to similar charges.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, is set to go on trial facing seven counts of fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy, with allegations that he misappropriated customer deposits, made false statements, and used stolen funds for personal gain and political influence.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly authorized Alameda Research's account to trade more funds than it had available, according to FTX's former CTO Gary Wang's testimony in court during Bankman-Fried's trial, which is centered around allegations of misusing FTX user funds at Alameda without customers' consent.
Former CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, testified that she committed fraud along with bankrupt crypto exchange founder Sam Bankman-Fried, using funds from FTX customers for investments and loan repayments, as part of Bankman-Fried's ongoing fraud trial in New York.
Former FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for fraud, and prosecutors presented evidence of Python code that allowed flagged client accounts to spend money they didn't have on the cryptocurrency exchange, allegedly used by his hedge fund Alameda Research as a slush fund, contradicting Bankman-Fried's previous statement that the hedge fund was treated the same as any other customer.
FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been accused by Caroline Ellison of instructing her to steal money from FTX's customers in order to repay loans made to Alameda Research, with Ellison testifying that Bankman-Fried directed her to commit fraud; Bankman-Fried, who faces multiple federal charges including wire fraud and money laundering, has pleaded not guilty to all charges.
The fraud trial of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has revealed the betrayal of his inner circle, as close friends and former allies have turned against him and testified against him in court.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's trial continues with former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison testifying that she was directed by Bankman-Fried to commit fraud and money laundering crimes, taking several billion dollars from customers and using an "unlimited line of credit."
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison testified in the FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial, alleging that he committed crimes, directing her to use customer funds, and blaming her for Alameda's financial woes.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is on trial for alleged financial fraud, with prosecutors accusing him of diverting customer funds for personal gain, while his defense argues he was overwhelmed by the rapid growth of his cryptocurrency businesses. The trial has featured explosive testimony from his former girlfriend and top executive, Caroline Ellison, who claims Bankman-Fried directed her to commit crimes. The defense has faced challenges from the judge, and the question remains whether Bankman-Fried will testify in his own defense.
Sam Bankman-Fried's messy appearance and long hair were intentional, as he believed it added value to his image and contributed to the narrative of his crypto empire, FTX, according to his former girlfriend and CEO of Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, in her testimony during the trial for defrauding crypto investors.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of FTX and Alameda Research, is facing federal charges and potentially decades in jail after allegations of fraud and mismanagement, as testified by former employees and executives during the trial.
Jurors in the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, former crypto mogul accused of fraud and conspiracy, have heard damning evidence from witnesses, including the ex-CEO of his trading firm Alameda Research, Caroline Ellison, who testified that Bankman-Fried directed every decision at Alameda and FTX.
The fraud trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, relies heavily on the testimonies of his former executives due to a lack of concrete evidence, such as Bankman-Fried's own words, making it challenging for prosecutors to prove his intent to defraud customers and investors.
Jurors in the trial against Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen crypto mogul, have been presented with damning evidence of fraud and conspiracy, including testimony from Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, who described Bankman-Fried as the central figure in a yearslong conspiracy to steal from customers and defraud investors.
Former FTX executive testifies about "heinously criminal" activity at the crypto exchange FTX, implicating Sam Bankman-Fried and describing large-scale wrongdoing, lavish spending, and a straw-donor scheme.
Sam Bankman-Fried is accused of a multibillion-dollar fraud, with a professor testifying that user deposits on his cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, were spent on various purposes including investments, political contributions, and charity.
Sam Bankman-Fried's defense attorneys argue that FTX's collapse was complex and Bankman-Fried was unaware of everything, but testimony from his former friends and associates implicates him in the scheme to take customer funds.
Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of crypto exchange FTX, is on trial in the US for allegedly concealing an $8 billion cash shortfall, with his former associates testifying against him, in a case that will test US authorities' ability to regulate offshore crypto trading businesses.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to testify in his own defense during his fraud trial, where he faces charges of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering related to the alleged misuse of customer deposits on the crypto trading platform FTX.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried will testify in his criminal fraud trial to defend against charges of orchestrating a major fraud, as the government accuses him of defrauding FTX customers and investors.
Former crypto boss Sam Bankman-Fried is set to testify in his own defense at his fraud trial in New York, where he is accused of lying to investors and lenders and stealing money from customers of his bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, FTX.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, is expected to take the stand in his criminal fraud case, where he faces seven counts of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering; his defense claims that his decisions were made in "good faith," but legal experts believe he faces an uphill battle.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried testified without the jury present, stating that lawyers for his bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange were involved in key decisions and crafting documents, as he tried to distance himself from wrongdoing in his federal fraud trial.
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, took the stand in hopes of convincing the jury that he always acted in good faith and that the misuse of customer deposits was not intentional; however, prosecutors have used his own words against him, including tweets and interviews, to argue that he repeatedly lied to the public, indicating a pattern of fraud.
