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In a recent interview with ABC News, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the co-founder and former CEO of the now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX, spoke about his remorse and plans for an appeal following his recent 25-year prison sentence for fraud. FTX Co-Founder Admits Errors Bankman-Fried, currently held at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, shared his reflections on the unfolding events. He admitted to making several “bad decisions” in 2022 that led to FTX’s insolvency. Although he claimed he had never considered…

The post The Final Chapter of FTX Saga: Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News In a dramatic turn of events, Sam Bankman-Fried, the once-glorified crypto mogul, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison on charges of federal fraud and conspiracy.  The sentencing of SBF has marked the culmination of a year-long legal saga, all of which began with the bankruptcy filing of FTX that shook the foundations of the crypto industry worldwide. The…

The post Breaking News: Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years Over FTX Bankruptcy appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News Nearly two years since the FTX cryptocurrency exchange filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the United States, the world will finally get to know the punishment that former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried gets today, Thursday, March 28. During the mid-morning New York session, Judge Lewis Kaplan received 1,500 documents, out of which the defense submitted 450. Throughout his testimony, SBF demonstrated…

The post 25-Year Prison Sentence for FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried appeared first on Coinpedia Fintech News A federal judge decided on Thursday that Sam Bankman-Fried must serve 20 years in jail for the fraud and conspiracy that finally brought down his once-dominant cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, according to Reuters. A year after FTX filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy, in November, Bankman-Fried was found guilty on seven criminal counts. Judge Lewis Kaplan made his decision known during a hearing in a Manhattan…

Sam Bankman-Fried a.k.a SBF, the founder and former CEO of defunct crypto exchange FTX, has received a sentence of 300 months or 25 years in total, with 240 months initially and an additional 60 months consecutively. The sentencing hearing unfolded on the 26th story of the federal courthouse in downtown Manhattan, where just months prior, a jury unanimously convicted the former crypto executive on all seven criminal charges. Pre-Sentencing Statements Prior to the sentencing, Judge Lewis. A. Kaplan found Bankman-Fried…

The ongoing legal battle over the valuation of ‘Sam Coins’ reflects the challenges FTX faces in repaying its customers. The outcome of this lawsuit could significantly impact regulatory scrutiny and investor confidence in the cryptocurrency market. In a surprising twist, FTX, previously a dominant force in the crypto industry, confronts its most daunting task: compensating its customers. As CNF reported, FTX’s strategy involves liquidating cryptocurrency assets to bolster its cash reserves, growing from $2.3 billion to $4.4 billion by the…

FTX is looking to sell a majority of its shares in artificial intelligence startup Anthropic to over 20 buyers, including an Abu Dhabi investment company and Jane Street Global. The sale could provide ample funds for the bankrupt crypto exchange to repay creditors affected by FTX’s collapse. FTX to Sell Over 29 Million Shares from its Anthropic Stake According to court documents on March 22, FTX would sell approximately 29.5 million shares in Anthropic to a total of 24 purchasers for $884,109,327.…

Fallen cryptocurrency exchange FTX has stated that it expects the United States government to reduce its claims to between $3 billion and $5 billion.  FTX Customers could see further funds based on the increase in the price of cryptocurrencies since the petition date.  US Govt Claims Between $3 And $5 Billion  According to a court filing on Wednesday, the United States government’s claims against bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX are expected to be between $3 and $5 billion. The filing in…

Lawyers for FTX’s disgraced former boss, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), have reached an agreement with prosecutors allowing him to contact certain FTX employees. Besides certain restrictions, the 30-year-old may contact such parties through a host of new mediums. The New Rules Updated terms surrounding Bankman-Fried’s contact restrictions were sent to Lewis A. Kaplan – a judge for the Southern District of New York – in a letter on Monday.  Bankman-Fried’s lawyers said the updated conditions were a response to the government…