Alameda Research
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Prosecutors argued that FTX co-founder Gary Wang cooperated in their case against former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried
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Ellison’s Tuesday sentencing comes months after Sam Bankman-Fried was handed a 25-year sentence
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As part of the settlement, FTX and Alameda are banned from having any digital asset commodities, which include bitcoin, ether and USDT
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Caroline Ellison told most employees about Alameda’s under-the-table borrowing habits for the first time just days before the two companies filed for bankruptcy, jurors learned Thursday
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Prosecutors have “smart strategy” of using witnesses to drive a narrative with “elements of ambition and romance and betrayal,” law partner tells Blockworks
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Sam Bankman-Fried thought his hair “was an important part of FTX’s narrative and image,” Ellison testified Wednesday
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“I didn’t want to be dishonest but I also didn’t want them to know the truth,” Caroline Ellison said of lying to lenders
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Two defense letters are attempting to countering the prosecution’s claims and bolster their own
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Caroline Ellison told the jury that Bankman-Fried knew there was a very high chance Alameda wouldn’t be able to satisfy its outstanding loans
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The former Alameda CEO also testified that Sam Bankman-Fried aspired to become president of the United States
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During the November 2022 downfall of FTX and Alameda Research, an attacker stole about $500 million worth of crypto
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Government witness Gary Wang finished answering prosecution’s questions Friday, testifying that Alameda enjoyed a $65 billion line of credit
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Former FTX employee Adam Yedidia described Sam Bankman-Fried’s state of mind in June 2022 when Alameda Research allegedly owed FTX customers $8 billion
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Debtor affiliate of FTX amends its claims against the crypto firm in absence of co-plaintiffs, but still aims to recruit more support
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More than 45 individuals, funds and family offices “have already indicated they are willing to participate,” FTX debtor affiliate claims
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BlockFi’s “demise was rooted in business practices and decisions well preceding” the bankruptcies of Alameda and FTX, a report found
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The Democratic Party of Oregon will also pay a reduced fine for failing to disclose the true source of a hefty donation tied to FTX
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Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried have labeled the US government’s response to the FTX saga “dramatic” and “troubling.”
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New revelations about FTX’s inefficiency could impact ongoing charges against SBF
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