Crypto Weekly Roundup: SBF's parents plea, KuCoin exits US, and more.
Crypto bigwigs like Elon Musk and George Soros are making waves in 2025 US politics. John E. Deaton shines a light on their influence, also mentioning Sam Bankman-Fried's huge donations in 2022. It's all about big bucks in the political game.
DWF Labs introduces a $20 million fund to boost meme coin projects in the crypto sphere, drawing inspiration from influential figures like Do Kwon and SBF who previously backed successful altcoins.
An overview of Sam Trabucco’s background, focusing on his impact in trading and market strategies within the cryptocurrency industry and his role in SBF's FTX empire.
Trump nominates former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for SDNY. Clayton, involved in crypto regulation, previously managed SEC and signed off on Ripple lawsuit before departing. The SDNY office recently sentenced SBF to 25 years.
Trump appoints former SEC Chair Jay Clayton as U.S. Attorney for Southern District of New York overseeing DOJ office that prosecuted SBF.
Gary Wang's legal team requests to spare him from prison, similar to Nishad Singh's outcome after cooperation.
Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX, asserts that he was unfairly targeted by US authorities due to his donations to Republican campaigns, contrasting his treatment with that of SBF.
Ex-FTX insider Caroline Ellison receives a 2-year jail term and an $11 billion fine. Other top FTX executives will face sentencing in October and November.
Polymarket betters predict former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison will face no prison time for her role in the FTX scandal. Ellison was a key witness in the fraud trial against SBF.
BlockTower Capital's Ari Paul contests CryptoQuant CEO's support of Binance's CZ, alleging similar offenses as SBF.
Justin Sun taunts SUN token bears after a 240% rally, reminiscent of SBF's past with Solana.
FTX saga deepens as emails reveal Sam Bankman-Fried and his family allegedly involved in a $100 million political donation scheme, raising campaign finance violation concerns.
Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, has been held in the Federal Transfer Center in Oklahoma City, with potential further transfer to a California prison.
SBF, accused of defrauding cryptocurrency investors, is being transferred to a new prison in Mendota, following the fallout.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, is being transferred to a new prison, as reported by The Wall Street Journal.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, also known as SBF, could face 110 years in prison following a 1,320-month sentence by a judge. The trial underscores serious legal repercussions within the cryptocurrency industry.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, could face a 1,320-month prison sentence. The severity of the sentence highlights the impact of regulatory actions on the cryptocurrency industry.
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried could face 110-275 years in prison, as a judge sets sentencing for various fraud charges. This development poses a severe challenge to SBF's future within the cryptocurrency industry.
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 1,320 months (110 years) in prison, marking a historic moment of accountability in the cryptocurrency sphere.
Sam Bankman-Fried has publicly expressed regret amid the continuing repercussions of FTX's collapse. Bitcoin's rally and the emergence of new cryptocurrencies indicate a growing market interest.
Ex-FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleads guilty to two felonies and does not testify at SBF's trial, requesting a maximum of 18 months in prison.
Worldcoin's value dropped 9% after DeFi^2's warning about inflation and strategic sales by Worldcoin Foundation. Misconceptions about Sam Altman and OpenAI's involvement led to confusion. DeFi^2 predicts rapid supply increase, benefiting insiders at retail investors' expense, resembling SBF's models.
The article discusses Rollblock's positive influence on online gambling and the high potential of its RBLK token, overshadowing the news about SBF and CZ.
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, discusses his prison life and claims innocence in a first interview. He highlights the use of beans and rice as a form of currency inside the prison.
In his first in-person interview from jail, FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried claimed he's adept at masking his true feelings, maintaining his innocence amidst legal troubles.
The Effective Ventures Foundation, associated with the FTX scandal, is selling Wytham Abbey for £15 million. Known as the 'Effective Altruism Castle', it was bought in April 2022 with funds from Open Philanthropy, raising concerns.
The article contrasts the legal outcomes for Changpeng Zhao and Sam Bankman-Fried, highlighting that Zhao's cooperative approach resulted in a significantly shorter sentence than Bankman-Fried's, who went to trial while maintaining his innocence.
SBF has consented to cooperate in a lawsuit aimed at FTX's celebrity promoters, pending court authorization, which will release him from civil liabilities.
Sam Bankman-Fried, ex-CEO of FTX, has agreed to a settlement and will cooperate in lawsuits against celebrities following FTX's collapse, pending court approval.