Crypto: the court of appeals definitively confirms the 25-year sentence of Sam Bankman-Fried, the fallen ex-boss of FTX. Details!
FTX has not finished making history in crypto. Nearly four years after the bankruptcy that shook the industry, the platform reaches a new milestone in repaying its former clients. Billions of dollars continue to return to the hands of creditors, with consequences far beyond the judicial framework. This massive redistribution of capital could revive market activity and measure, for the first time on a large scale, the real impact of a crypto bankruptcy on the entire ecosystem.
Nearly four years after the collapse of the platform, the creditor repayment process continues to reach new milestones. FTX has confirmed the launch of a fifth wave of distributions, set to begin at the end of the month. This new operation represents about 900 million dollars and is part of the judicial recovery procedure initiated after the 2022 bankruptcy. Since the start of repayments in 2025, cumulative payments now approach 10 billion dollars in favor of creditors and other stakeholders.
The US Senate has just sent a harsh message in the FTX case: Sam Bankman-Fried should not receive any presidential pardon. This resolution does not legally block the power of the president. But it further isolates the former king of crypto, already sentenced to 25 years in prison for one of the largest financial frauds in American history.
La semaine dernière, SpaceX a fait son entrée en bourse avec une valorisation initiale de 1 770 milliards de dollars, avant de la dépasser largement. Cet événement ravive les espoirs des créanciers de FTX, l'exchange crypto fondé par Sam Bankman-Fried, qui détenait une participation indirecte dans la société d'Elon Musk avant sa faillite en 2022. Les victimes de Bankman-Fried pourraient-elles finalement récupérer bien plus que prévu ?
As Sam Bankman-Fried tries to obtain a presidential pardon, Republican and Democratic lawmakers step forward. The most explosive crypto case of the year could see a new twist.
The fallen king SBF wants to launch a new crypto from behind bars, despite his appeal being rejected and a pardon bid on the table.
This Friday, the federal court of appeals for the second circuit unanimously confirmed Sam Bankman-Fried's conviction and his 25-year prison sentence for fraud. The judges dismissed all of his arguments, describing the government's evidence as "strong." For the fallen founder of FTX, the legal path is now closed.
New twist in the FTX crypto case. Sam Bankman-Fried officially requests a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. A move that reignites debates around the biggest scandal in crypto history!
Sam Bankman-Fried continues to haunt the crypto industry, even behind bars. Three years after the collapse of FTX, the fallen former boss resurfaces in Drake's new album. The Canadian rapper slips several references to bitcoin and even demands his release in a punchline that has already gone viral. Between media strategy, internet culture, and the memory of a historic scandal, this musical release brings the FTX case back into the center of discussions.
Sam Bankman-Fried withdraws his request to replay the crypto FTX trial. He now targets Judge Kaplan for extreme bias. Analysis!
Sam Bankman-Fried faces another setback in the United States. Federal prosecutors ask the judge to reject his new trial request, arguing that the elements presented by the former FTX boss do not meet the required legal criteria. This new stage confirms one simple thing: despite appeals, the criminal case of one of the biggest fallen figures in crypto remains tightly locked.
Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking to reopen his criminal case tied to the collapse of FTX. The former crypto executive has requested a new trial, arguing that newly surfaced witness testimony could weaken key aspects of the prosecution’s case. Convicted on multiple fraud-related counts, Bankman-Fried now claims jurors did not see a complete and accurate picture of certain evidence. His filing frames the issue as one of fairness in the trial process rather than a disagreement with the verdict itself.
Caroline Ellison released from prison. FTX returns to the heart of debates in the crypto ecosystem. All the details in this article!
Donald Trump has refused to grant a pardon to Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, involved in one of the biggest scandals in crypto history. This decision, far from anecdotal, raises questions about the balance between politics and the crypto industry. It also raises issues about sector regulation and the future of executives accused of fraud, in a context where investor and regulator confidence is already weakened.
FTX’s legal fallout continues to unfold as new testimony sheds light on past plea negotiations and ongoing defense efforts. Recent statements from a former prosecutor, alongside renewed arguments from Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team, show the wider consequences still rippling through cases tied to the exchange’s 2022 collapse.
Sam Bankman-Fried, former fallen crypto icon, plays his last card before the justice system. Sentenced to 25 years in prison for fraud, the former CEO of FTX is contesting his trial before a federal appeals court in New York. His defense argues that the company was not insolvent and that clients could have been reimbursed if time had not run out. A strategic appeal that could disrupt the legal reading of the collapse of one of the largest crypto empires.
Sam Bankman-Fried Blames Lawyers for FTX’s $100B Collapse, Claims Exchange Was Never Insolvent
What if Sam Bankman-Fried finally escaped his 25 years in prison? Since Donald Trump granted a pardon to CZ, founder of Binance, a wild rumor is growing: that of a possible presidential pardon for the former head of FTX. Long considered absurd, the idea is gaining ground, fueled by an explosion of bets on Polymarket.
Three years after the FTX collapse, Sam Bankman-Fried breaks his silence again from his cell. The fallen former billionaire, convicted for massive fraud, delivers an unexpected confession. His biggest mistake, according to him, was not the reckless management of funds... but entrusting the leadership of FTX to John Ray III, just before the bankruptcy. A choice he now considers the point of no return in the collapse of his crypto empire.
He posts a "gm" from his cell, the FTT token soars... and traders applaud! Who said crypto wasn't an open-air theater?
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.
This month could finally initiate a concrete turn in the endless FTX saga. Indeed, the FTX Recovery Trust plans to release 1.6 billion dollars for the creditors, marking the third wave of reimbursements since February. In a climate still imbued with distrust, this massive redistribution crystallizes hopes for a credible recovery. However, as payments progress, pressures intensify on the crypto industry, urged to close the chapter of the scandal and restore widely eroded trust.
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.
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!
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?
Yesterday, surrounded by four gray walls and the clinking of bars, Sam Bankman-Fried blew out his 33 candles. A celebration far from the golden trappings of his FTX days, but under the spotlight of a scandal that still shakes the crypto world. Sentenced to 25 years in prison, the former golden boy of cryptocurrencies provides, from his cell, a version of his story where innocence and political calculation intertwine.
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.