The FTX founder’s plan to take the witness stand sets up a dramatic few days of testimony at the federal courthouse in Manhattan.
Tag: Virtual Currency
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Crypto Influencers and ‘Degenerates’ Flock to Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial
The presence of crypto YouTubers, podcasters and commentators at the FTX founder’s fraud trial has created something of a culture clash in the courtroom.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Trial Reveals New Details of How FTX Died
Prosecutors in the criminal fraud case have built the most intricate account to date of the cryptocurrency exchange’s frantic final days.
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Top FTX Executive Says Sam Bankman-Fried Used Customer Money for ‘Excess’ Spending
Nishad Singh, testifying at Mr. Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial, said FTX customer deposits were used to buy luxury real estate and to pay athletes like Tom Brady and Steph Curry for endorsement deals.
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Across U.S., Chinese Bitcoin Mines Draw National Security Scrutiny
Microsoft reported one site in Wyoming because of its proximity to a data center and nuclear missile base. Records show other cryptocurrency facilities have ties to the Chinese state.