The collapse of FTX has not finished shaking the crypto ecosystem. The FTX Recovery Trust has filed a lawsuit against bitcoin miner Genesis Digital Assets, claiming $1.15 billion. A colossal amount that reminds how much the shadow of FTX continues to hover over the industry.
Nearly three years after the collapse of FTX, the shadow of the scandal still lingers. Ryan Salame, former co-leader of the platform, is serving a heavy sentence, but his plea deal remains at the center of a legal battle involving his wife, Michelle Bond. The justice system is still trying to unravel the ramifications of an explosive case.
Nearly two years after his conviction, the former CEO of FTX sees his crypto future replayed in a judicial appeal. The Second Circuit Court of Appeals has set the hearing for November 4, a key step in the crypto trial.
Crypto: Changpeng Zhao denies all responsibility in the fall of FTX and asks for the cancellation of the 1.8 billion lawsuit. Details here!
FTX is (finally) refunding other former clients... but not as planned! 5 billion at stake, anger from creditors, and scams lurking. Why could this refund reignite the turmoil? Discover what this shocking operation conceals.
In a new episode of the FTX-Binance saga, the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange is seeking the dismissal of a massive lawsuit. Binance describes FTX's accusations as "legally deficient" and refuses to accept responsibility for the collapse of its rival, instead pointing to the massive fraud orchestrated by Sam Bankman-Fried.
FTX reopens the floodgates with 5 billion to distribute. Crypto investors rejoice, but in the background, Sam Bankman-Fried is still scheming in the shadows. Guaranteed suspense in the crypto world!
Bitcoin shows a considerable lead of 85% over Ethereum in terms of realized capitalization, a sign of increased investor confidence in the world's leading cryptocurrency.
After reaching a new historical record at the beginning of the year, bitcoin recorded a decline of over 15% in the first quarter of 2025. This situation is causing concern among many short-term investors who are leaving the market with significant losses, comparable to those observed during the FTX collapse.
The FTX saga continues to shake the crypto ecosystem. Nearly 400,000 creditors of the now-bankrupt platform risk permanently losing their rights to refunds, estimated at over $2.5 billion. The cause: the failure to adhere to the mandatory identity verification process, the famous KYC (Know Your Customer).
Good news for European FTX customers: Backpack, which has acquired the European subsidiary of the bankrupt exchange, is finally starting the process that allows users to recover their funds. Users can now begin the first phase of the claims process.
After months of waiting, the main creditors of FTX finally see the light at the end of the tunnel. The bankrupt crypto platform announced that repayments will resume from May 30, 2025. This is an announcement highly anticipated by large investors, especially those hoping for a return on their frozen assets.
And if the fall of Sam Bankman-Fried was just the tip of a vast political machinery? His recent surprise transfer to Oklahoma, after an explosive interview with Tucker Carlson, raises suspicions. Money, crypto, elections, Ukraine... What if FTX was just a cog in a much more disturbing machine?
CZ surprises everyone by revealing an exclusive excerpt from his book on crypto-assets. We provide you with the details in this article.
Solana is bonding like a cat escaping the downpour, but the storm of March 1st is approaching, ready to clip its wings.
After two years of silence, the former CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman, currently imprisoned, has made his return to social media. This unexpected appearance caused a spectacular rise in the price of the FTT cryptocurrency, rekindling investor interest despite the historic collapse of the platform.
The former CEO of FTX, sentenced to 25 years in prison for massive fraud, is attempting a bold approach to regain his freedom. His parents are actively campaigning with the Republican camp to obtain a presidential pardon from Donald Trump.
A New York court has just ordered the permanent confiscation of the assets of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the former CEO of FTX, with a total value nearing one billion dollars. This historic decision comes as the crypto exchange has just begun to repay its first creditors.
The long-awaited refunds from FTX officially began on February 18, 2025, at 3:00 PM UTC, with already 800 million dollars distributed to 162,000 accounts. Many users confirm having received their funds through the Kraken platform.
In the digital arena, punters are getting excited: 4% for SBF, 2% for Ulbricht. Will Biden, the last emperor of crypto-miracles, decide?
Backpack Exchange, a fully regulated cryptocurrency exchange platform on a global scale, announced today the acquisition of FTX EU, the former European branch of FTX holding a MiFID II license. Approved by the FTX bankruptcy court and the Cyprus Securities and Exchange Commission (CySEC), this acquisition represents a major milestone in Backpack's international expansion and demonstrates its commitment to providing secure and regulated trading solutions across Europe.
Victims of the FTX bankruptcy are finally seeing the light at the end of the tunnel. The crypto exchange platform officially activated its reimbursement plan on January 3, 2024, paving the way for the return of funds to millions of affected users.
Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of the crypto exchange FTX, has had his prison sentence reduced, as has Caroline Ellison. Initially sentenced to 7.5 years in prison in May 2024, Salame was set to be released in April 2032. However, things have changed, and his new release date is now set.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud, could he benefit from a presidential pardon? This possibility, linked to his political connections, is sparking intense debate in the crypto community and beyond.
The bankruptcy of FTX has been a real earthquake in the history of the cryptosphere. It has deeply shaken investor confidence and revealed significant structural flaws within the industry. Nearly two years after its collapse in November 2022, the bankrupt exchange is back in the spotlight with an ambitious reorganization plan, recently validated by the American judiciary. This plan includes an unprecedented repayment to creditors, which will begin on January 3, 2025, with a promise of restitution of up to 118% of the declared debts. To orchestrate this operation, FTX relies on well-known players in the sector. Kraken, experienced in such procedures after having played a key role in managing the Mt. Gox case, and BitGo, an expert in secure crypto custody, have been chosen to handle the repayments. Their involvement offers both security and transparency, two essential values to regain the trust of the creditors and ease the persistent tensions.
In the winding paths of the FTX scandals, an unexpected chapter sheds light on the saga: the recovery of $14 million in political donations. This almost surreal return of money could mark a key step in the attempt to rehabilitate the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange.
FTX wants to regain its chips: after some questionable transfers, Binance could escape with a hefty fine.
The legal saga of FTX is finally coming to an end. After nearly two years of battles and attempts to recover funds, the courts have finally ordered the repayment of 16 billion dollars to the former clients of the asset exchange platform through the approval of a plan.
Promise, sworn, spit! FTX creditors recover their funds... finally, just 10%. The rest? For the shareholders, of course!
Sam Bankman-Fried, or how to contest 25 years in prison by loudly claiming that the judge was wrong.