SBF’s New Trial Bid Crushed: 25-Year FTX Sentence Stands

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried lost his bid today to overturn his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, as a federal appeals court rejected claims of unfair trial over the $8 billion crypto collapse.

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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s retrial bid rejected by court

The efforts by former Sam Bankman-Fried to overturn or reopen his fraud conviction have suffered another setback after a US federal court rejected his request for a new trial. The ruling reinforces his earlier conviction tied to the collapse of FTX, which remains one of the largest financial fraud cases in the digital asset industry.

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$20M Crypto Scam Lands Texas Man 23-Year Prison Sentence

Robert Dunlap will spend the next two decades in federal prison after a judge handed down a 276-month sentence for his role in a massive crypto fraud. A federal court in Florida issued the ruling following Dunlap’s conviction on charges of conspiracy to commit mail fraud and wire fraud.

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SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft”

A US federal judge sentenced Braden John Karony, the former CEO of SafeMoon, to 100 months in prison, following his conviction for fraud tied to the collapse of the once-hyped Solana token. US District Judge Eric Komitee delivered the sentence after hearing emotional victim testimony and forceful arguments from prosecutors, who accused Karony of exploiting The post SafeMoon CEO Sentenced to Over 8 Years as Judge Calls Scheme “Theft” appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Maryland Man’s Fraud Conviction Highlights North Korea’s Rising Crypto Threat

A Maryland man was sentenced to prison this week for helping IT workers linked to North Korea infiltrate US companies. This incident fits into a wider pattern in 2025, where insider access and rising crypto theft are becoming key features of North Korea’s cyber strategy.

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Second Chance To Clear Fraud Conviction? Former FTX CEO Returns To Court Seeking Retrial

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SBF Launches Appeal, Claims He Was “Presumed Guilty” Before Trial

Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal challenges his FTX fraud conviction, claiming a biased trial and excluded evidence denied him a fair defense. The decision could reshape one of crypto’s most infamous legal battles.

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Bankman-Fried lawyers to argue before court today, seeking retrial over FTX fraud conviction

The appeal could impact legal precedents in financial fraud cases and influence future regulatory measures in the cryptocurrency sector. The post Bankman-Fried lawyers to argue before court today, seeking retrial over FTX fraud conviction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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IRS secures first crypto tax fraud conviction, setting legal precedent

For the first time, the IRS has successfully prosecuted a case of tax fraud solely involving crypto. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service has won a major victory, setting a legal precedent in the fight against crypto-related tax fraud. In December…

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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is Potentially in Consideration for a Presidential Pardon

Rumors of a presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried stir controversy, linking political ties to leniency after his FTX fraud conviction. The post FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried is Potentially in Consideration for a Presidential Pardon appeared first on BeInCrypto.

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Former FTX CTO Gary Wang avoids prison time for role in crypto fraud

Gary Wang avoids prison after pleading guilty in FTX fraud case. His testimony aided the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried. The post Former FTX CTO Gary Wang avoids prison time for role in crypto fraud appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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New SDNY US Attorney to Cool Down Crypto Crackdowns after Bankman-Fried Conviction

The SDNY plans to wind down crypto fraud prosecutions, coinciding with Trump's nomination of crypto ally Jay Clayton for US Attorney. However, ongoing cases like Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal and the leadership of Letitia James pose challenges to an immediate shift.

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Caroline Ellison, ex-Alameda CEO, begins 2-year prison sentence for role in FTX fraud

Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research and key witness in the FTX case, reported to a low-security prison in Connecticut on Thursday to start her two-year sentence, CNBC reported. This follows her cooperation with federal prosecutors that contributed to the conviction of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried.

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FTX fraudster Caroline Ellison starts her 2-year prison term in Connecticut

Caroline Ellison starts her 2-year prison sentence related to FTX fraud, following her cooperation leading to Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction. The post FTX fraudster Caroline Ellison starts her 2-year prison term in Connecticut appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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“Presumed Guilty”: Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction Tied To FTX Implosion, Requests Fresh Trial

After being found guilty of fraud and conspiracy in November 2023, the former CEO of the now-defunct FTX digital asset exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried, has filed an appeal and called for a fresh trial.

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SBF files appeal seeking to reverse conviction over allegations of judicial bias

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), co-founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has filed an appeal challenging his fraud conviction on Sept. 13, arguing that the trial was tainted by judicial bias and procedural errors.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction, Requests New Trial

The FTX founder is six months into a 25-year prison sentence.

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Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, claims judge was unfair

Bankman-Fried's appeal could spotlight judicial conduct and fairness in high-profile financial crime cases, potentially influencing future trials. The post Sam Bankman-Fried appeals fraud conviction, claims judge was unfair appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

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FTX Estate Faces Competing Claims For SBF’s Forfeited Assets

In an interesting development, the FTX Debtors’ Estate is currently battling claims from certain parties over the ownership of assets forfeited by Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) following the criminal conviction of the former FTX CEO for fraud and money laundering.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Maintains Innocence While Subsisting On Rice And Beans In Prison

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the once-revered wunderkind of the cryptocurrency world, has traded his penthouse for a prison dorm. Following his conviction for orchestrating a multi-billion dollar fraud at FTX, Bankman-Fried is facing a harsh reality far removed from his former life of luxury.

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Could Esienberg commodities conviction be smoking gun for Coinbase against SEC?

Could a recent US criminal court case involving digital assets trading be helpful to Coinbase in its defense against the SEC? Last week, Avraham Eisenberg was convicted in a groundbreaking case on digital asset commodities fraud for manipulating Mango Markets to illicitly withdraw $110 million.

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Looking at Sam Bankman-Fried's Appeals Process

As expected, Sam Bankman-Fried's legal team filed a notice of his intent to appeal his conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges. So far all we have is just the notice – the actual brief won't come for some time yet.

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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals Fraud Conviction

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried filed to appeal his conviction and sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges on Thursday, hours before his deadline to do so.

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Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison

Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating the $8 billion fraud scheme that precipitated the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Following his conviction on seven counts of wire fraud and conspiracy in November 2023, the former billionaire entrepreneur received his sentence.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Should Spend 40-50 Years in Prison, DOJ Says

Prosecutors recommended that a federal judge sentence FTX founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried to at least 40 and as many as 50 years in prison for his conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges tied to the collapse of what was once one of the world's largest crypto exchanges.

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Las Vegas CEO faces 127 years for crypto laundering linked to cartels and charity fraud

The CEO of a Las Vegas Internet company could face a 127-year prison sentence following his conviction for laundering over $4 million with Bitcoin, funds connected to Mexican cartels, and a hacked charity, according to the Department of Justice. Martin…

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Sam Bankman-Fried Doesn't Want to Go to Prison for 100 Years

Sam Bankman-Fried's new legal team filed his sentencing memo, alongside 29 different character references and other supporting documents, arguing he shouldn't face a lengthy prison term after his conviction last November on two fraud and five conspiracy charges.

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Sam Bankman-Fried Asks for 6.5 Year Prison Term After Conviction in FTX Collapse

Former FTX boss Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), found guilty of fraud last year and due to be sentenced next month, has asked the court for a 'just' sentence of 63 to 78 months, according to a court filing submitted Tuesday.

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OneCoin Lawyer Mark Scott handed a 10-year sentence

In a significant legal development, Mark Scott, a lawyer implicated in the notorious OneCoin cryptocurrency pyramid scheme, has been sentenced to 10 years in federal prison. This follows his conviction for bank fraud and money laundering related to the OneCoin project, which amassed nearly $4 billion between 2014 and 2016.

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Man Faces Considerable Jail Time After Committing Crypto Fraud Worth Thousands Of Dollars

Cryptocurrency scams are casting a dark cloud over the entire ecosystem while law enforcement agencies scramble to rein in the chaos. The latest is the conviction of an individual that defrauded individuals with the IGOBIT digital token.

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SEC Charges ICO Operator Who Used Alias After Past Conviction

The SEC has charged Blockchain Terminal founder Boaz Manor with securities fraud for a $30 million ICO conducted in 2017 and 2018.

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Hacker Gets 10 Years in First SIM-Swapping Sentencing in the U.S.

According to a recent report, Joel Ortiz, the 20-year-old student from Boston who was indicted by prosecutors in Santa Clara, California, has been sentenced to 10 years in prison in what is believed to be the very first SIM swapping conviction in the United States.

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Just the Facts: An Unembellished Examination of Ross Ulbricht's Arrest

The Let’s Talk Bitcoin Network hosts several podcasts for regular discussion topics in the world of blockchain and cryptocurrency, including the popular weekly show What Bitcoin Did.

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