Though Mr. Bankman-Fried was not required to pay $250 million, the large amount of the bond in this high-profile case has raised questions about the federal bail process. Story Published at: December 23, 2022 at 07:29PM Continue Reading…
How Did Sam Bankman-Fried Make His $250 Million Bail?
Bankman-Fried’s ‘Epic’ Legal Battle
The disgraced crypto entrpreneur was freed on $250 million bond, but is due back in court in early January on federal fraud charges. Story Published at: December 23, 2022 at 12:21PM Continue Reading…
Sam Bankman-Fried Released on $250 Million Bond With Restrictions
The disgraced cryptocurrency executive appeared in court in Manhattan after his extradition from the Bahamas last night. He was granted bail and will live with his parents in California. Story Published at: December 22, 2022 at 06:52PM Continue Reading…
Even After FTX, S.E.C. Chair Sees No Need for New Crypto Laws
The Securities and Exchange Commission chair, Gary Gensler, said existing rules were adequate but warned crypto issuers and exchanges on compliance. Story Published at: December 22, 2022 at 08:03PM Continue Reading…
Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX’s Co-Founder, Is Increasingly Alone
Decisions by two senior associates to cooperate with government prosecutors raise the legal heat on the fallen crypto mogul. Story Published at: December 22, 2022 at 01:18PM Continue Reading…
Why No One in Politics Wants to Talk About the Sam Bankman-Fried Scandal
The fallout from the crypto controversy is widely spread — and it has hit both parties. Story Published at: December 22, 2022 at 12:00AM Continue Reading…
Sam Bankman-Fried Is Set for Extradition to U.S.
The FTX founder agreed to be transferred from the Bahamas to face federal charges of fraud. Story Published at: December 21, 2022 at 05:07PM Continue Reading…
Elon Musk’s Succession Plan Comes with Strings Attached
The Twitter owner has said he will resign as chief executive, but it’s far from certain whether he would actually step down as the boss. Story Published at: December 21, 2022 at 12:40PM Continue Reading…
Sam Bankman-Fried Said to Be in Talks With Prosecutors Over Bail Deal
Lawyers for the FTX founder are in talks about a deal that could allow him to be released on bail when he is extradited to the United States on fraud charges. Story Published at: December 21, 2022 at 02:07AM Continue Reading…
Why This Is No Madoff Moment for FTX Creditors
The bankrupt crypto exchange owes billions to a long line of creditors. Getting their money back could prove difficult, given the unique nature of cryptocurrency assets. Story Published at: December 20, 2022 at 12:31PM Continue Reading…