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FTX and Alameda Research Liquidate $13.35 Million in Assets

October 28, 2023 2 mins read

Over the past 24 hours, addresses linked to FTX and Alameda Research have collectively transferred $13.35 million worth of assets to the crypto exchange Binance via Wintermute Trading. This move follows their approval in late September 2023 to actively liquidate assets. An on-chain tracker called Lookonchain reported that the last deposits made by FTX and Alameda Research included COMP, the governance token of Compound, and RNDR, the native token of

Sam Bankman-Fried Reveals He Knew Basically Nothing About Crypto

October 28, 2023 1 min read

The ongoing trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the co-founder of the now-defunct FTX crypto exchange, has brought to light some surprising revelations about his knowledge of cryptocurrency. According to reports from The Guardian’s live coverage of the trial, Bankman-Fried admitted to having very little understanding of cryptocurrency before launching FTX and its associated hedge fund, Alameda Research. While on the stand, he confessed, “I had absolutely no idea how they worked.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) testifies on October 26 as expected 

October 27, 2023 1 min read

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) testified as anticipated on October 26, shedding light on the likely defense strategy in the ongoing case. During his questioning, his attorneys concentrated on a crucial document that could play a pivotal part in his defense. According to a live post by Inner City Press covering the trial, SBF’s supereminent counsel, Mark Cohen, questioned him about a document retention policy. SBF revealed that this policy

Filing Hints at Sam Bankman-Fried’s Testimony on Legal Role and Good Faith Efforts

October 26, 2023 1 min read

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, may testify in his defense to provide insight into various aspects of FTX’s operations, according to court filings. His defense team is seeking permission to ask him about his knowledge of lawyers’ involvement in FTX’s decision-making processes and industry practices, his intentions regarding FTX’s funds as the company faced financial difficulties, and his knowledge of FTX and Alameda’s financials. The defense filing specifically seeks

BlockFi Begins Creditor Repayments and Asset Withdrawals

October 26, 2023 1 min read

Crypto lending platform BlockFi has successfully emerged from bankruptcy. Effective October 24, BlockFi has initiated the process of repaying some of its creditors, allowing customers to withdraw their assets from their BlockFi Wallets. Furthermore, BlockFi has outlined plans for customers with BlockFi Interest Accounts (BIA) and loans to withdraw their assets in early 2024. This breakthrough enables BlockFi to actively pursue the recovery of assets from entities it believes owe

FTX Exchange Investigates $6.5 Million Payments to AI Safety Organization Amid Clawback Efforts

October 26, 2023 1 min read

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is seeking information regarding $6.5 million in payments made to a nonprofit AI safety organization, the Center for AI Safety (CAIS). The payments were reportedly made between May and September 2022, several months before FTX’s collapse and declaration of bankruptcy. In a court filing on October 25, FTX’s legal representatives requested permission from a Delaware Bankruptcy Court judge to issue subpoenas to CAIS. These subpoenas would

FTX crypto exchange announces its plan to return 90% of customer funds

October 19, 2023 1 min read

The FTX crypto exchange has announced its plan to return 90% of customer funds. This decision comes as a relief to customers who had funds on the platform. The exchange made the announcement on its official website, stating that it had made progress in addressing its financial situation. Over the past few months, the FTX exchange has been working to resolve issues related to users’ withdrawals and account balances. As

Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison Says She and SBF Were Trying to Bring Down Binance

October 12, 2023 1 min read

The ongoing trial involving Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the founder of FTX, has taken another surprising turn as key figure Caroline Ellison, CEO of Alameda Research, provided insights into the inner workings of the company. During SBF testimony, Caroline revealed a task on his to-do list: “Get regulators to bring down Binance.” Caroline also admitted to negotiating $10 billion in debt, raising questions about the source of these funds. The FTX

FTX Takes Action Against Executive Who Exposed Alameda’s Hidden Backdoor

October 6, 2023 1 min read

Former Chief Risk Officer Julie Schoening, previously employed at LedgerX, an FTX-owned entity, faced termination shortly after raising concerns about the preferential treatment given to FTX’s affiliated trading firm, Alameda Research. This revelation has emerged from sources cited by the Wall Street Journal. In May 2022, Schoening’s team unearthed code that indicated Alameda was enjoying distinct advantages, including the ability to maintain a negative balance of up to $65 billion.

12 Individuals Hold the Power to Determine Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fate

October 5, 2023 1 min read

A diverse group of 12 individuals will play a pivotal role in determining the outcome of the case involving former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. During the jury selection process, each potential juror had a moment to introduce themselves, sharing details about their backgrounds, ages, occupations, education, relationship status, and whether they have children. Notably, one prospective juror mentioned that his wife had worked for a law firm that had provided

Alameda Transferred $4.1 Billion in FTT Tokens to FTX Prior to Market Crash

October 4, 2023 2 mins read

Blockchain data analysts from Nansen have revisited the days leading up to the collapse of FTX, including the transfer of $4.1 billion worth of FTT tokens between the exchange and Alameda Research. A Nansen report reveals unique observations from the blockchain analytics firm, highlighting the close relationship between the two companies founded by Sam Bankman-Fried as the former FTX CEO appears in court to face a litany of charges relating

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Appeals for Pre-Trial Release in New York

September 21, 2023 2 mins read

Sam Bankman-Fried FTX exchange is gearing up for a crucial pretrial release hearing before the U.S. appeals court. This hearing comes as he prepares to face trial on October 3. Bankman-Fried’s initial plea for release was overturned last month after prosecutors argued that he was undermining the credibility of a key witness, Caroline Ellison, a former executive at Alameda Research. The upcoming pretrial release hearing will involve presentations from Bankman-Fried’s