Ryan Salame, a former top FTX executive and a prolific Republican donor, faces mounting legal pressure for his role in Sam Bankman-Fried’s business empire. Story Published at: April 27, 2023 at 08:09PM Continue Reading…
F.B.I. Searches Home of Top FTX Executive
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…
U.S. Scrutinizes Political Donations by Sam Bankman-Fried and Allies
Federal prosecutors appear to be focusing on possible wrongdoing by cryptocurrency executives, rather than by Democratic or Republican politicians. But the inquiries widen an explosive campaign finance scandal. Story Published at: December 17, 2022 at 08:16PM Continue Reading…
Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame
The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor. He also bought restaurants. Story Published at: December 17, 2022 at 08:00AM Continue Reading…
Prosecutors Charge That FTX Was Engaged in Fraud From the Beginning
A criminal indictment unsealed on Tuesday and a complaint by the S.E.C. describe years of wrongdoing in Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto empire. Story Published at: December 13, 2022 at 04:02PM Continue Reading…
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People
In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals. Story Published at: November 22, 2022 at 07:32PM Continue Reading…
Outside Money Floods New York Congressional Races
Super PACs have spent about $9 million to try to influence the Aug. 23 congressional primaries in New York, more than three times the amount spent in 2018. Story Published at: August 19, 2022 at 10:00AM Continue Reading…