Why Did America’s Elite Keep Falling for Crypto Frauds? Even experienced journalists got suckered by Sam Bankman-Fried. Foreign Policy · Nov 18, 2023
Crypto app Strike announces partnership with Checkout.com to enable Bitcoin purchases in more than 65 countries The Jack Mallers-founded firm is expanding its on- and off-ramp services amid a global push. Fortune · Nov 16, 2023
As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits his prison sentence, spotlight shifts to 'Barb and Joe' Bankman-Fried's parents remain in the news after their son's fraud conviction. Fortune · Nov 13, 2023
Sins of the father: Could Joe Bankman go to jail for helping his son run FTX? “They were living high on the hog while advising a bunch of twentysomethings who had no idea what they were doing,” said a a white-collar defense specialist. Fortune · Nov 13, 2023
Trump and SBF blamed their accountants – but your taxes are your responsibility We business owners can’t just shrug and say it’s the accountant’s job – it’s our signature on those forms The Guardian - US · Nov 12, 2023
FTX claims Bybit, one of world’s largest crypto exchanges, used VIP status to pull hundreds of millions of dollars during collapse The bankruptcy estate is trying to claw back nearly $1 billion in its latest lawsuit. Fortune · Nov 11, 2023
How did Sam Bankman-Fried attract investors? Well, Fomo probably helped The cryptocurrency fraudster talked a lot of venture capitalists into pouring millions of dollars into his business. Maybe they should be more careful next time The Guardian - UK · Nov 11, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried is guilty, and the industry he helped build wants to move on As Sam Bankman-Fried prepares to go to prison for one of the largest financial frauds in history, the cryptocurrency industry is looking ahead to a future without its former "golden boy." WEKU · Nov 11, 2023
French FTX cryptocurrency clients welcome Bankman-Fried guilty verdict French victims of the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange were pleased with the guilty verdict handed down to founder Sam Bankman-Fried by a jurry in New York, even as they have yet to see any of their money recovered from the collapse of the company a year ago. Radio France Internationale · Nov 8, 2023
The battle to revive FTX is down to a former NYSE president, a fintech startup, and a private investment firm Bullish, a crypto exchange run by former NYSE president Tom Farley; Figure, a fintech startup; and Proof Group, a private investment firm are reportedly the finalists. Fortune · Nov 8, 2023
Once a Sam Bankman-Fried favorite, Solana has ‘moved beyond the FTX overhang’ and gained more than 300% this year The coin has seen more than $30 million in inflows from investors over the past two weeks. Fortune · Nov 7, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of fraud following the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. Here's what investors need to know In the fast-paced world of cryptocurrency, vast sums of money can be made or lost in the blink of an eye. In early November 2022, the crypto exchange FTX was valued at more than US$30 billion. By the middle of that month, FTX was in bankruptcy proceedings. And less than… The Conversation · Nov 7, 2023
TechScape: Why Sunak’s ‘vanity jamboree’ on AI safety was actually … a success Against the odds, world leaders agreed on a landmark declaration to bring stronger oversight to AI. Plus, Sam Bankman-Fried’s very bad week The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
The problem with tech bro philanthropy They claim altruistic motives, but billionaires’ favoured brand of do-gooding, which allows no scrutiny or pluralism, is worse than unhelpful, writes Zoe Williams The Guardian - UK · Nov 7, 2023
PC Gamer · Nov 6, 2023 Elon Musk's newest scheme is an AI chatbot that is 'based and loves sarcasm' "In some important respects, it is the best that currently exists."
The Guardian - UK · Nov 6, 2023 The problem with Sam Bankman-Fried? We wanted to believe in him Hungry for innovation, we’re blind to hubris, misguided egos and wishful thinking, says the journalist and broadcaster Josie Cox
Fortune · Nov 6, 2023 OpeaSea and NFTs used to be red-hot—not these days The flagship company of the NFT sector looks like it may be out of ideas to force a turnaround.
Zenger · Nov 6, 2023 Bitcoin, Ethereum, Dogecoin Mixed As Rally Hits Pause: Analyst Says Apex Crypto ‘A Brain Dead Play’ Now, Investors Lucky If They ‘Get A Dip Below This Level’ Major cryptocurrencies saw a mixed performance on Sunday evening
The Guardian - US · Nov 5, 2023 Was crypto on trial with Sam Bankman-Fried? Binance and Coinbase are under investigation – but bitcoin was trading at highest value in a year as FTX founder convicted of fraud
The Guardian - UK · Nov 5, 2023 It’s easy to be dazzled by the super-rich, but don’t believe that they’ll do the right thing Silicon Valley tech showmen like Elon Musk and Sam Bankman-Fried can blind us with science. A little more scepticism would not go amiss
The Guardian - US · Nov 4, 2023 Dramatic fall for Sam Bankman-Fried and ‘unkempt visionary’ persona Jury did not believe T-shirt, cargo shorts and messy hair could prevent someone defrauding people out of billions of dollars
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Bankman-Fried's trial exposed crypto fraud but Congress has not been eager to regulate the industry The conviction of former cryptocurrency mogul Sam Bankman-Fried for stealing at least $10 billion from customers and investors is the latest black mark for the crypto industry
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 Donald Trump Jr asked courtroom sketch artist to ‘make me look sexy’ Ex-president’s son also said he ‘should have worn makeup’ as photographers snapped his photo at the courthouse
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 When will Sam Bankman-Fried be sentenced? Crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-Fried faces a maximum sentence of 110 years in prison
The Independent UK · Nov 3, 2023 How Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend helped topple the crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried is staring down 25 years behind bars after he was convicted on all charges at his fraud trial. His former girlfriend – and accomplice – Caroline Ellison played a key role in bringing him down. Martha McHardy reports