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Ex-Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Receives 24-Month Sentence

On Tuesday, Sept. 24, 2024, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was sentenced to 24 months in prison after admitting to her involvement in several crimes. The courtroom…

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Former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Requests Leniency, Asks for No Prison Sentence

Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, is seeking leniency in her sentencing for her role in the FTX fraud. Her lawyers have filed a sentencing memorandum emphasizing her…

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FTX Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Retrial, Alleges Legal Errors

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, has filed an appeal against his conviction, arguing that key evidence was improperly excluded from his trial. His attorneys claim that legal errors denied him…

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Despite FTX’s Collapse, FTT’s $535M Market Cap Highlights Crypto Absurdity

Ten days ago, the FTX estate overseeing the bankrupt company’s proceedings informed customers they would receive more than 100% repayment. Following this announcement, the exchange token FTT from the defunct…

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Dimon Doubles Down on Bitcoin Dislike, SBF to Aid Legal Action Against Celebrities, and More — Week in Review

JPMorgan Chase CEO Jamie Dimon has reiterated his critical stance on bitcoin, labeling it a fraud and dismissing its potential as a legitimate currency. Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has…

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FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Agrees to Settlement, Aids Legal Action Against Celebrities

In a significant turn of events, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has agreed to a settlement with investors, providing crucial cooperation in ongoing lawsuits against high-profile celebrities. The settlement, pending…

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Sam Bankman-Fried Files Notice of Appeal, Challenges Conviction and Sentence

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried formally lodged an appeal against both his conviction and sentence with the District Court for the Southern District of New York (SDNY) on Thursday. Bankman-Fried’s…

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