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April 12, 2024

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Challenges Fraud Conviction and Seeks to Overturn 25-Year Sentence

No surprise: Convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has initiated an appeal against his federal fraud and conspiracy conviction and his 25-year prison sentence. The U.S. District Court in Manhattan sentenced SBF and mandated an $11 billion forfeiture to rectify the extensive fraud perpetrated through FTX and its affiliate, Alameda Research. Regarded as one of the most monumental financial fraud cases in recent history, the appeal was anticipated by many observers.

March 29, 2024

Bankman-Fried’s 25-Year Sentence Sparks Outrage: A Tale of Disparity and Discontent in Crypto Justice!

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), once a luminary of the crypto industry, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. This decision comes despite the prosecution's plea for a sentence ranging from 40 to 50 years following SBF's conviction for a staggering theft of $8 billion from FTX customers. Considering the gravity of his crimes, which could have warranted up to 110 years behind bars, one must question: Is this sentence sufficiently punitive?

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March 28, 2024

FTX’s Downfall: A Legal Examination of Bankman-Fried’s Spectacular Failure

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), once the CEO of FTX, is now embroiled in legal battles following the crypto exchange's bankruptcy, a situation marked by allegations of significant financial mismanagement and fraud. The company's downfall has led to SBF's legal woes and placed him in the center of a contentious bankruptcy proceeding, mirroring the drama of his ongoing fraud trial. His sentencing is scheduled to take place on March 28, 2024.

March 27, 2024

The Impending Sentencing of Sam Bankman-Fried: A Harbinger for Crypto Legal Battles

His sentencing is scheduled for March 28, 2024. In the aftermath of FTX's collapse in late 2022, its founder, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), faces the possibility of decades in prison. Federal prosecutors have charged him with eight counts, including four of wire fraud, utilizing a law from the 1950s. This approach underscores the adaptability of wire fraud statutes in addressing modern financial crimes, especially within the nebulous crypti domain.

March 27, 2024

The Ripple Effect: Sentencing of Crypto Titans and the Responsibility of Crypto Executives!

In a narrative that reads like a thriller, the founders and executives of some of the most prominent crypto exchanges are facing severe legal repercussions. The upcoming sentencings of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) of FTX and Changpeng Zhao (CZ) of Binance are pivotal moments that could set a precedent for the treatment of other crypto founders, including Chun Gan and Ke Tang of KuCoin. The authorities hold the executives of crypto exchanges accountable for their involvement in the illegal activities of these exchanges.

March 24, 2024

Pre-Sentencing: The Legal Reckoning of Sam Bankman-Fried and the Cautionary Tale of FTX!

In the coming weeks, the legal fate of two prominent figures in the crypto world will unfold, with Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), founder of the now-defunct FTX platform, set to receive his sentence. Concurrently, Changpeng Zhao (CZ), the co-founder and former CEO of Binance, awaits his sentencing on April 30, 2024, after he pleaded guilty to violating US financial regulations. The prosecution has proposed sentences spanning several decades for SBF and no less than 18 months for CZ, hinting at the gravity of their offenses.

March 16, 2024

Prosecutors Demand Decades Behind Bars for FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried in Landmark $11 Billion Crypto Fraud Case

U.S. prosecutors have recommended a substantial prison sentence of 40-50 years for Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder and former CEO of FTX, one of the previously largest crypto exchanges globally. This recommendation was presented to a federal judge for the sentencing scheduled for March 28. The prosecution's stance starkly contrasts with the defense's plea for a mere 6-year sentence, which prosecutors have deemed "woefully inadequate."

February 28, 2024

Breaking: Convicted FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Leniency in Sentencing!

Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of the now-defunct crypto exchange FTX, has approached a Manhattan federal court, seeking a considerably reduced sentence following his conviction for a multi-billion-dollar fraud. In a late-night plea to U.S. District Judge Lewis A. Kaplan, SBF advocated for a sentence of no more than six-and-a-half years in prison, a stark contrast to the federal sentencing guidelines that suggest a maximum of 110 years.

February 27, 2024

FTX Strikes $33 Million Deal to Resolve Dispute Over European Venture

The bankrupt crypto exchange FTX has reached a $33 million settlement regarding its contentious European expansion effort. This resolution comes after FTX sought to recover $323 million spent on acquiring a European startup, a venture that has now concluded with the company being sold back to its original founders for $32.7 million. The heart of this dispute lay in FTX's 2021 acquisition of Digital Assets DA AG, a Zurich-based company that was rebranded as FTX Europe.

February 18, 2024

Deltec Bank Faces Accusations of Secretly Funding Sam Bankman-Fried in Tether Purchase Scheme

In a significant development that intertwines finance, cryptocurrency, and legal drama, Deltec Bank & Trust Ltd., a Bahamian financial institution, is under scrutiny for its alleged role in providing covert financial support to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of collapsed crypto exchange FTX. This accusation adds a new layer to the already complex bankruptcy and restructuring process of FTX, further complicating the saga with the latest indictment of Deltec Bank.

February 16, 2024

Russian Cybercrime Syndicates Suspected Behind $400 Million FTX Heist, U.S. Trio Merely Pawns in Global Scheme!

On 18 January 2024, an indictment against three U.S. nationals—Robert Powell, Carter Rohn, and Emily Hernandez—shed light on a sophisticated cybercriminal operation. These individuals, accused of orchestrating a SIM Swap attack that led to the theft of $400 million in virtual currency from FTX, are believed to have been mere instruments in a broader scheme potentially orchestrated by Russian cybercrime groups.

February 9, 2024

Montenegro Court Halts Extradition of Terra Co-Founder Do Kwon

The Montenegro Court of Appeals has halted the extradition of Terra's co-founder, Do Kwon, to South Korea and the U.S., marking a pivotal moment in the ongoing legal saga surrounding the crypto entrepreneur. Kwon recently requested a delay of the trial in the fraud lawsuit of the U.S. SEC. While FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried and Binance founder Changpeng Zhao wait for their sentencing, Kwon's court procedures in the U.S. have not yet started.

The Arrest of René Benko: Austria’s Former Real Estate Titan Falls!

In a dramatic turn of events, Austrian real estate tycoon René Benko, once hailed as the mastermind behind the sprawling Signa Group empire, was arrested Thursday morning at his opulent Tyrolean villa. The Austrian Office of the Public Prosecutor for Economic Affairs and Corruption (WKStA) executed the arrest, citing risks of evidence tampering and the potential for further crimes.

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Trump’s Crypto Gambit: Ross Ulbricht’s Pardon and the Meme Coin Phenomenon Spark Industry Gratitude and Debate

In an important move fulfilling his campaign promise, President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace. This decision has been met with widespread approval within the cryptocurrency community, which had long advocated for Ulbricht's release, viewing his life sentence as excessively harsh for a non-violent offense.

Freedom Restored: Ross Ulbricht Pardoned by President Trump in a Landmark Victory for the Crypto Revolution!

In a much-appreciated decision that has resonated positively throughout the crypto community, President Donald Trump has granted a full and unconditional pardon to Ross Ulbricht, the founder of the Silk Road darknet marketplace. This action fulfills a campaign promise made to libertarians and crypto enthusiasts, marking a significant moment in the intersection of digital currencies and governance.

Investor Briefing: Russian Court Judgment in STRABAG Case Heavily Impacting the Austrian RBI!

A recent €2 billion judgment by a Russian court against the shareholders of Austrian construction giant STRABAG, including Raiffeisen Bank International (RBI), has sent shockwaves through financial markets. The ruling, which implicates RBI's Russian subsidiary in a contentious legal dispute with Rasperia, raises significant concerns about the bank's exposure to Russian liabilities amidst ongoing Western sanctions.

The Billionaire Era: How Wealth Supremacy and Oligarchs are Dismantling Democracy in 2025!

In 2024, the world witnessed an unprecedented surge in billionaire wealth, with fortunes swelling by a staggering $2 trillion—an increase occurring at a rate three times faster than the previous year. This translates to an astonishing $5.7 billion amassed daily. Simultaneously, the global poverty rate has remained virtually unchanged since 1990.