Kraken founder accuses ‘incompetent VCs’ of enabling ‘obvious fraud’ at FTX

Jesse Powell, Kraken’s founder, has expressed anger at the venture capital (VC) firms who invested in Sam Bankman-Fried’s (SBF) FTX, saying their incompetence enabled “obvious fraud.

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Signature Bank Knew About FTX Fraud Since June 2020, Claims New Lawsuit

Signature Bank sued for knowingly facilitating FTX fraud.

The post Signature Bank Knew About FTX Fraud Since June 2020, Claims New Lawsuit appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Signature Bank faces charges overlooking FTX fraud

New York-based Signature Bank is facing a lawsuit filed by Statistica Capital, an investment firm that believes the former was involved in FTX’s collapse.  Signature Bank has been accused of partaking in the FTX fraud that was discovered last year.…

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US DoJ calls for independent fraud investigator for FTX

The U.S. Department of Justice (DoJ) has called for U.S. Bankruptcy Judge John Dorsey to appoint a separate, independent third-party examiner to investigate FTX’s bankruptcy further. 

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Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Right to Transfer FTX's Crypto

Lawyers for the bankrupt crypto exchange's founder said there was no evidence for restricting access to crypto held by FTX as part of bail conditions in a fraud trial.

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FTX Token Price Analysis & Prediction (Jan 24th) – FTT Bounces Back Above $2 After a Correction, Can it Hold That Level?

After a long crash, FTT found a local bottom earlier this month and recovered to $3 last week. The price dropped and rebounded but has failed to retake the previous price level. The FUD surrounding the FTX token is still very high considering the collapse and most importantly the fraud charge against the former founder […]

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'What Was Gary Gensler Really Doing?': Rep. Tom Emmer on FTX, the SEC and What's Next for Crypto in Congress

The so-called “Crypto King of Congress” blames over-centralization and old-fashioned fraud for FTX’s collapse (not crypto). As Congress considers new crypto legislation, can he persuade his colleagues – including the combative Elizabeth Warren – of the same?

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Scaramucci’s SkyBridge to Buy Back FTX Stake; Says Claims Against SBF ‘Very Clear’

Skybridge Capital, the company founded by Anthony Scaramucci, has disclosed plans to repurchase a 30% stake it sold to FTX in the coming months. Scaramucci – who served as White House Director of Communications – told CNBC that Sam Bankman-Fried and his collapsed exchange may have committed fraud.

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Bankman-Fried’s home breached as a car drove into a barricade

On Jan. 18, Mark Cohen, one of Sam Bankman-Fried’s lawyers, confirmed that a car drove into SBF’s Palo Alto home. He described the incident as a security breach as the FTX founder faces fraud charges set to return to court.…

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Skybridge eyes stake buyback from FTX, as Galaxy CEO says he would like to ‘punch’ SBF

Anthony Scarammuci also noted that there was “clearly fraud” in the SBF and FTX debacle, while Mike Novogratz said there’s a side of him that would like to “punch” SBF in the face.

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Bloomberg, WSJ, CoinDesk Among the Media Outlets Seeking to Know Who Bailed Out Sam Bankman-Fried

Bloomberg, Reuters and the Wall Street Journal also cite a public interest given the scale of alleged fraud from the FTX collapse

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Inside Bonk Inu: How 22 Developers Put the Shiba Inu Fun Into Solana and Away From FTX

Distraught, disgusted, and jaded. Solana’s popularity took a hit when reports of possible fraud at Sam Bankman-Fried’s then-behemoth crypto exchange FTX first came to light. But developers found a way to jumpstart activity.

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Coinbase’s Brian Armstrong labels FTX as a fraud 

Coinbase CEO Brian Armstrong thinks the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX exchange is simply a case of fraud and customer funds misappropriation. Armstrong says FTX is a fraud In an interview with Bloomberg on Jan. 11, Brian Armstrong, the CEO…

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Sources claim FTX investigation could exhaust the SDNY court

The criminal investigation into the fraud committed by the FTX exchange and its CEO Sam Bankman-Fried could be a lot more complex than lawmakers anticipated. The post Sources claim FTX investigation could exhaust the SDNY court appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Robinhood Shares Worth Nearly $500M Seized in FTX Case

The "seized assets constitute property involved in violations" of crimes such as money laundering and wire fraud the document outlined.

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Blockchain Association: FTX was an “old-fashioned” crime

Regulation can make consumers more comfortable using cryptocurrency  The sector needs more regulation on stablecoins and spot markets Crimes like FTX (fraud) don’t need to be addressed by modern policy Proper crypto regulation could attract more consumers, says Kristin Smith of the Blockchain Association, an entity that advocates for peer-to-peer technology that puts power in […] The post Blockchain Association: FTX was an “old-fashioned” crime appeared first on CoinJournal.

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Sam Bankman Fried Pleads Not Guilty, Trial Date Set By Court

FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman Fried (SBF) appeared before U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan in a Federal Court in New York. The former executive pleaded not guilty to eight charges, including those related to wire fraud and conspiracy to commit fraud, allegedly as part of an agreement with U.S. law enforcement agencies. Related […]

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Prosecutors unlikely to offer Sam Bankman-Fried a favorable plea deal, says lawyer

Former FTX CEO may not be able to offset the two counts of wire fraud and six counts of conspiracy he faces with the credits by entering a guilty plea.

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Sam Bankman-Fried to plead guilty in FTX fraud case

Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-lauded CEO of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is expected to plead guilty next week to a slew of criminal charges.

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FTX ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried likely to enter a plea on January 3, 2022

Sam Bankman-Fried is expected to enter a plea on January 3, 2022,  to criminal charges, including conspiracy to commit money laundering and conspiracy to commit fraud on customers and lenders. The post FTX ex-CEO Sam Bankman-Fried likely to enter a plea on January 3, 2022 appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman Fried Will Enter Plea Over Fraud Case

Per a Reuters report, the founder and former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman Fried (SBF), reached a deal with U. S. authorities. Following his extradition from the Bahamas, SBF was granted bail and allowed to go into the custody of his parents in Palo Alto, California.

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Community slams NYT for its latest 'sympathy piece' on FTX's Bankman-Fried

The article bizarrely contrasts the alleged fraud carried out by Sam Bankman-Fried with gang violence on the Bahamian island of New Providence.

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5 Crypto Things That Riled Me Up in 2022

The FTX fraud, the Three Arrows Capital collapse, bitcoin maximalist rhetoric, centralized blockchains and privacy deniers, haters and destroyers were just a handful of the things that irritated CoinDesk research associate George Kaloudis in 2022.

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Five Crypto Things That Riled Me Up in 2022

The FTX fraud, the Three Arrows Capital collapse, bitcoin maximalist rhetoric, centralized blockchains and privacy deniers, haters and destroyers were just a handful of the things that irritated CoinDesk research associate George Kaloudis in 2022.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250M Bail Secured by Parents

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried appeared in U.S. federal court Thursday on charges that he was the mastermind behind the fraud and illicit movement of customer funds inside his former crypto empire, and a judge agreed that he can be released on $250 million bail.

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FTX, Alameda execs plead guilty to fraud charges: Community responds

From wondering where the funds are to ridiculing Caroline Ellison’s trading skills, crypto community members reacted in various ways to news of the executives pleading guilty.

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Former Alameda Research CEO and FTX CTO plead guilty in US court

Former Alameda CEO and ex-FTX CTO plead guilty in U.S. court with several wire fraud charges.

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Alameda’s Caroline Ellison and FTX’s Gary Wang hit with additional fraud charges

Arrested crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried’s former entourage faces additional charges by key U.S. government agencies.

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Caroline Ellison And Gary Wang – SBF’s Top Wingmen At FTX – Plead Guilty To Fraud

The FTX rigmarole continues and this time, two top executives of the disgraced crypto empire have emerged from silence and are now in the custody of the U.S. authorities. If proven guilty of their misdeeds, the three masterminds of one of the biggest crypto exchanges in the world face a total of 275 years in […]

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Breaking: Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang plead guilty to fraud charges

Both former executives of FTX and Alameda Research have been charged for their role in the “frauds” that led to FTX's collapse.

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Alameda's Caroline Ellison, FTX's Gary Wang Plead Guilty to DOJ 'Fraud' Charges, Also Settle With SEC, CFTC

U.S. Attorney Damian Williams announced Wednesday that Caroline Ellison and Gary Wang pleaded guilty to charges tied to FTX's collapse.

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Self-Custody Is the Antidote to FTX’s Fraud

And Senator Warren’s proposed bill would make transacting with self-hosted wallets much more difficult, says Representative Warren Davidson.

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Democrats intend to return at least $9.85 million in FTX donations

American political organizations will refund millions of dollars of Sam Bankman-Fried's donations as they deal with FTX fraud' allegations.

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SEC was ‘asleep at the wheel’ about FTX — US Rep. Sessions

The Texas Congressman urged lawmakers to examine the SEC’s efforts to prevent fraud at the crypto exchange.

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Silvergate Faces Lawsuit for ‘Aiding and Abetting’ FTX Fraud

Leading crypto bank Silvergate was slammed by a class-action lawsuit from investors who invested in the collapsed FTX. The post Silvergate Faces Lawsuit for ‘Aiding and Abetting’ FTX Fraud appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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After the FTX Collapse, What Should Crypto Fix Next to Focus on Widespread Adoption?

The collapse of FTX and other significant events within the cryptocurrency sector have caused doubts about the adoption rate of cryptocurrencies. However, it is important to note that cybersecurity remains a critical issue that the cryptocurrency industry must address, even in the face of fraud revelations.

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CryptoSlate Wrapped Daily: SEC takes aim at influencers for securities fraud; SBF allegedly made political donations in others’ name

The biggest news in the cryptoverse for December 134 includes CryptoSlate’s analysis suggesting that the bottom for Bitcoin may not be in yet and Congressman Tom Emmer alleging that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler knew about FTX’s fraud.

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Congressman Tom Emmer alleges SEC Chairman Gensler was aware of FTX fraud

United States Congressman Tom Emmer has alleged that SEC Chairman Gary Gensler knew that FTX was fraudulent, but still held meetings with the disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The post Congressman Tom Emmer alleges SEC Chairman Gensler was aware of FTX fraud appeared first on CryptoSlate.

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Australia To Make Regulatory Changes To Boost Security In Crypto Sector

Given the prevalence of scams and fraud in the crypto industry, governments of different countries are trying to protect their citizens. The FTX, Terra collapse, and other recent unfortunate occurrences have spurred authorities and lawmakers into action, looking for ways to curb the menace.

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Crypto Markets Today: Sam Bankman-Fried Hearing Tops Another Troubling Day

The former FTX CEO faces federal charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and other allegations. A positive November inflation report sends prices higher. Crypto Markets Today is CoinDesk’s daily newsletter diving into what happened in today's crypto markets.

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'You can commit fraud in shorts and T-shirts in the sun,' says SDNY attorney on SBF indictment

Damian Williams called on individuals who may have been involved in alleged illegal actions at FTX and Alameda to “come see us before we come see you,” hinting at future arrests.

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CFTC Slaps FTX’s SBF with Fraud Charges

The CFTC has followed the Justice Department and the SEC by filing fraud charges against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried

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SEC Charges SBF Of Allegedly Conducting Fraud Schemes

The crypto community was left shell-shocked in November 2022 when FTX – one of the leading crypto exchange platforms, filed for bankruptcy. Pessimism towards crypto is at an all-time high, with famous investors like Warren Buffet seemingly right about the risks involved.

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CFTC files lawsuit against Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX, and Alameda for fraud

According to the federal regulator, SBF and FTX companies "used FTX customer funds for a variety of personal expenditures" including real estate and private jets.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Formally Charged With Conspiracy, Fraud in US Court

U.S. prosecutors revealed a litany of charges against Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering and campaign finance violations early Tuesday.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested, Charged With Fraud and Money Laundering

After several media approaches, the ex-CEO of failed exchange FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, has been apprehended. Herein, the Bahamian and US authorities shed light on the arrest.  The post Sam Bankman-Fried Arrested, Charged With Fraud and Money Laundering appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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10 Questions for FTX CEO John J. Ray III From a Securities Lawyer

In his recent media tour, disgraced founder Sam Bankman-Fried claims he did not commit fraud. Someone that still has access to FTX and Alameda Research’s accounts could prove otherwise.

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US prosecutors investigating ex-FTX boss for possible fraud

American authorities are looking into fraud allegations leveled against Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder FTX.

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Ripple CTO Names Three Things That Went Horribly Wrong with FTX

Ripple CTO David Schwartz has attributed collapse of cryptocurrency giant to "incompetence" and "fraud"

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