Two major figures in the FTX scandal, company co-founder Gary Wang and former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, on Wednesday both pleaded guilty to several federal wire fraud and conspiracy charges. Each also was charged with fraud by the SEC and the CFTC.
Why it matters: The close confidants of disgraced crypto entrepreneur Sam Bankman-Fried are cooperating with federal prosecutors, according to U.S. Attorney Damian Williams.