The lawyers of Ryan Salame, a former executive of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, who pleaded guilty to his role in the firm’s collapse, have requested that a court sentence their client to 18 months in prison in an upcoming hearing scheduled for May 28. According to a sentencing memorandum seen by Inner City Press,...Read More
Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried revealed that he hasn’t experienced abuse and doesn’t “feel unsafe.” The only time he feels bothered is during the night when they ask about the rice bags they plan to use for trade. This was his first comprehensive interview since being imprisoned. SBF’s Prison Survival: Beans, Rice, and a Currency...Read More
FTX filed an amended Plan of Reorganization and Disclosure Statement with the bankruptcy court on May 7 as part of its ongoing case. The firm has proposed a way to repay creditors between $14.5 billion and $16.3 billion, which it has recovered from selling assets and consolidating funds from various entities. It owes customers and...Read More
A former executive of the European arm of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX has bought a gold pocket watch recovered from the Titanic wreck for £1.175 million ($1.5 million), the largest sum ever spent on any piece from the memorable incident. According to a Wall Street Journal report, German fintech entrepreneur and former head of...Read More
Former FTX Digital Markets co-chief executive Ryan Salame has agreed to transfer his multimillion-dollar property in the Bamas as part of a plea agreement in his case. The move comes after Salame pleaded guilty to criminal charges in September 2023, and his plea agreement required him to pay $5.6 million in restitution to the debtors....Read More
Pantera Capital is seeking to secure $1 billion for its new fund, ‘The Panter Fund V. ‘ It is designed to provide investors with exposure to a wide range of blockchain-based assets. A new report by Bloomberg revealed that the new fund is expected to launch in April 2025. Pantera Fund V The Pantera Fund...Read More
Bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is looking to offload its remaining Solana native tokens, SOL, via an auction this week. According to a Bloomberg report, people familiar with the matter said the bankruptcy estate would auction an unspecified amount of SOL in the hopes of receiving a higher price than that which they would have gotten...Read More
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges hours before the the deadline to do so. Bankman-Fried’s move comes amidst the recent surge in FTT, FTX’s native token, which increased by 15%. Appeals and Market Reaction SBF’s legal battle began last November when he...Read More
Voyager Digital has announced the recovery of $484.35 million from settlements with FTX, Three Arrows Capital (3AC), and Directors and Officers (D&O) insurance. The announcement was part of a status update submitted to the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of New York, outlining the efforts to recover and allocate assets to creditors...Read More
In an interview with ABC News, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried expressed remorse for his actions, which led to a 25-year prison sentence for fraud. The interview, conducted via email from the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, marks the first time he has spoken publicly since his sentencing last week. SBF Admits ‘Bad Decisions’ Led...Read More
Sam Bankman-Fried a.k.a SBF, the founder and former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, has received a sentence of 300 months or 25 years in total, with 240 months initially and an additional 60 months consecutively. The sentencing hearing unfolded on the 26th story of the federal courthouse in downtown Manhattan, where just months prior,...Read More
FTX is looking to sell a majority of its shares in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to over 20 buyers, including an Abu Dhabi investment company and Jane Street Global. The sale could provide ample funds for the bankrupt crypto exchange to repay creditors affected by FTX’s collapse. FTX to Sell Over 29 Million Shares from...Read More
The current CEO of FTX, John Ray, has disputed the former CEO Sam Bank Fried’s assertion that there was “zero” harm to customers during the platform’s collapse in 2022, labeling the claim as “reckless” and “false.” Ray’s criticism follows Bankman-Fried’s conviction in November for embezzling $8 billion from FTX customers. John Ray Challenges SBF’s Defense...Read More
In its letter to District Judge Lewis Kaplan on Tuesday, the legal team behind the disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has contested the sentencing recommendation put forth by the Department of Justice last week. The US prosecutors had previously proposed a prison term of 40 to 50 years for the former FTX CEO, but the...Read More
Pantera Capital is reportedly in the process of securing funds from major investors to acquire heavily discounted Solana tokens from the bankruptcy estate of FTX. The company is raising capital for the Pantera Solana Fund, which presents an attractive opportunity to purchase up to $250 million worth of SOL tokens from the FTX estate. Marketing...Read More
Bankrupt firms BlockFi and FTX have announced an agreement “in principle” to settle their disputes. According to a March 6 court filing, FTX has committed to paying up to $874.5 million to BlockFi, marking a potential resolution to a long-standing legal battle between the two entities. $874 Million Settlement Under the agreement terms, subject to...Read More
The official liquidator of FTX has instructed creditors to file electronic claims by May 15, 2024. The claims portal managed by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) anticipates commencing its initial distribution either in late 2024 or early 2025, with all valid claims being expressed in U.S. dollars. PwC Announces Chapter 11 Settlement for FTX and Debtors In a...Read More
A US judge has authorized FTX to offload its ownership in Anthropic, an AI startup potentially. The decision came after the failed exchange settled a dispute with a faction of its customers who objected to the sale. Court records show FTX’s intent to sell these shares as part of its supervised asset liquidation to reimburse...Read More
Tyr Capital Partners, a crypto hedge fund based in Switzerland, is facing accusations of mismanagement from an investor, according to a Financial Times report. Swiss prosecutors have initiated a search of the firm following allegations that started in August 2023 that Tyr Capital disregarded early warnings regarding the collapse of the FTX exchange. Tyr Capital...Read More
After entertaining the possibility of restarting FTX following the bankruptcy process for a long time, lawyers for the defunct exchange have announced that that plan is now scrapped, and the company will simply dissolve once all debts are paid off. Andrew Dietrich, one of the lawyers representing FTX in the court case, stated that although...Read More
The bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX is preparing to sell its most significant remaining illiquid asset: an 8% stake in the valuable AI startup Anthropic. The move comes as part of FTX’s broader asset liquidation strategy to meet client obligations, following the recent divestment of funds totaling over $700 million in cryptocurrencies within the last three...Read More
In a court case that happened recently – and whose transcripts were made available today – the identities of those behind the $400 million FTX exploit that took place shortly after the bankruptcy was declared were uncovered. However, FTX was not the sole victim of the hacks. According to the court documents, a total of...Read More
The popular actor and comedian Larry David has expressed remorse over participating in a high-profile 2022 Super Bowl commercial for the now-fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Notably, Sam Bankman Fried, the FTX founder, was imprisoned after he was found guilty of fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering last year. Larry David Reflects on FTX Ad Regret Speaking...Read More
Defunct crypto exchange FTX expects to pay its customers and creditors back “in full” after the company’s collapse over a year ago left counterparties billions of dollars in the hole. Given its optimistic projections, the team overseeing the bankruptcy has also dropped plans to potentially relaunch the exchange. FTX Plans A Full Asset Recovery During...Read More
Defunct crypto exchange FTX may be behind a tsunami of outflows from the Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) this month – and by extension, may have caused a significant downturn in Bitcoin (BTC)’s price. A recent report from CoinDesk suggested that the FTX bankruptcy has sold off close to $1 billion worth of GBTC since the...Read More
Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried were always close to their son. A certain amount of interest in the well-being of their son and that of his business dealings is to be expected. However, the FTX estate, now led by bankruptcy specialist CEO John J Ray III, argues that SBF’s parents – particularly his father –...Read More
Bankrupt lending firm Celsius has transferred over $125 million worth of its Ether to crypto exchanges in the past week as part of its initiative to repay creditors. The move follows that of FTX and Alameda Research, which also resumed funds transfer earlier this month. $125 Million ETH Transfer From January 8 to January 12,...Read More
FTX, the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, has come under fire following its recent court filing on December 27. The document reveals a contentious repayment plan that has sparked a significant backlash from the crypto community and FTX customers. FTX’s Controversial Estimation Motion On December 27, the bankrupt former behemoth disclosed a repayment plan, assigning a lower-than-market...Read More
Solana’s native – SOL – token has been on an absolute tear this month. After flipping XRP, it briefly surpassed BNB before settling as the fifth-largest crypto asset. Over the past week alone, SOL has surged by nearly 23%, partly fueled by the excitement surrounding airdrops, which contributed to the complete sell-out of Solana’s Saga...Read More
On Dec. 18, it was reported that FTX had filed its latest proposal to return billions of dollars to its customers and creditors. Moreover, the plan did not indicate whether the exchange would be restarted. It will be sent to creditors for a vote before being submitted to court for final approval. The payout plan...Read More
