Ethereum Transfers $75 Million to Wintermute
Wallets linked to FTX and Alameda Research transferred 27,373 ether, valued at $75 million, to Wintermute, indicating potential selling or hedging strategies. #Update #Crypto $ETH
Sam Bankman-Fried
Bankman-Fried Appeals Conviction to Supreme Court
Sam Bankman-Fried has petitioned the US Supreme Court to overturn his fraud conviction and an $11 billion forfeiture order, citing a 2025 ruling on wire fraud and economic harm. #Update #Legal $BTC
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal
@SamBankmanFried’s appeal against his fraud conviction was denied, with the court ruling that intent to repay does not negate fraud. The case highlights misappropriation of funds under false pretenses. #Update #Legal $BTC
Bankman-Fried Seeks Pardon Amid Legal Turmoil
Sam Bankman-Fried has filed a presidential pardon request after being sentenced to 25 years for fraud. His claims of unfair treatment face opposition, including from Donald Trump. #Update #Legal $BTC
Crypto Mogul Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon
Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of FTX, has formally requested a presidential pardon from Donald Trump while serving a 25-year sentence for fraud; his clemency application is currently under review. #Update #Legal $BTC
Crypto CEO Banned After $4.7B Crash
Celsius founder Alexander Mashinsky, responsible for the $4.7 billion 2022 crypto crash, is banned from crypto as part of a $10 million FTC settlement while serving a 12-year sentence.
Solana Moves $16 Million for Creditor Payouts
Alameda Research unstaked $16 million in $SOL, moving it to a creditor repayment address, continuing its pattern of fund distribution amid restructuring efforts. #Update #Crypto $SOL
Binance CEO Reveals SBF’s Billion-Dollar Request
Changpeng Zhao reveals in his memoir that Sam Bankman-Fried requested billions from him casually before Binance’s FTX acquisition attempt, which he never intended to pursue. #Update #Crypto $BNB
FTX Witness Tampering Claims Spark Controversy
Sam Bankman-Fried accuses the U.S. Department of Justice of pressuring FTX witnesses, claiming it affected testimonies and seeks a retrial due to alleged misconduct. #Update #Legal $FTX
Bitcoin Faces Pardon Setback After Trump Decision
Donald Trump has ruled out pardoning Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, who is serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and appealing his conviction. #Update #Legal $BTC
SEC Bans Ellison from FTX Roles for Decade
Three former FTX executives, including Caroline Ellison, face SEC bans after consent judgments related to the exchange’s collapse; Ellison receives a 10-year ban. #Breaking #Legal $FTX
Crypto Exchange SBF Faces Court Setback
Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal faced skepticism from the Second Circuit Court, with judges questioning claims of bias and fair trial, potentially marking his last chance for early release. #Update #Legal $BTC
Appeals Court Rejects Bankman-Fried Trial Claims
Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal for a new trial faces skepticism from the appellate court, questioning claims of unfairness and misrepresentation in his defense. #Update #Legal $FTX
FTX Founder Appeals Court Retrial Motion
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal hearing is set for Nov. 4, 2025, as he seeks to overturn his conviction and 25-year sentence on fraud charges. #Update #Legal $BTC