Tagged: ftx

February 13, 2026 @ 8:55 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced founder of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange FTX, once positioned himself as a visionary in the crypto and tech worlds. Before his empire crumbled amid allegations of massive fraud, SBF made several shrewd early investments that have since exploded in worth. These… Read More

January 25, 2026 @ 1:34 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a development that underscores the varying consequences faced by key figures in one of the crypto sector’s most significant fraud cases, Caroline Ellison, the former CEO of Alameda Research, was released from federal custody on January 22, 2026. Ellison, who had been serving a… Read More

December 26, 2025 @ 8:34 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Caroline Ellison, the former head of Alameda Research, is poised to conclude her federal incarceration on January 21, 2026, as indicated by the latest U.S. Federal Bureau of Prisons data. At 31 years old, Ellison has spent recent months in a transitional community confinement arrangement,… Read More

September 21, 2025 @ 5:43 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

The FTX Recovery Trust has unveiled plans for its third round of distributions, injecting approximately $1.6 billion back into the pockets of affected creditors. Scheduled to commence on September 30, 2025, this payout underscores the ongoing efforts to rectify the fallout from one of the… Read More

August 7, 2025 @ 11:25 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Changpeng Zhao, the founder of Binance and a prominent figure in the cryptocurrency industry, is seeking to have a $1.76 billion lawsuit filed by the FTX trust thrown out, arguing that the claims lack merit and the U.S. court has no authority over the matter…. Read More

June 15, 2025 @ 4:26 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

In a significant development tied to the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, NBA legend Shaquille O’Neal has reportedly reached a $1.8 million settlement to resolve claims against him for his role in promoting the platform. The settlement, finalized recently, marks a notable contrast to… Read More

June 4, 2025 @ 8:15 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The cryptocurrency ecosystem has marked a pivotal moment as FTX, once a major crypto exchange, began its creditor distribution process. Sunil, an advocate for FTX creditors known on X as @sunil_trades, shared that around $5 billion is being returned to creditors. Large claims over $50,000… Read More

January 7, 2025 @ 12:55 pm By JD Alois  |  

FTX EU has been acquired by Backpack, according to a note from the firm. The goal is to offer crypto trading, including derivatives and perpetual futures, across the EU. Deal terms were not immediately available. FTX EU is part of the global crypto exchange’s global… Read More

January 6, 2025 @ 9:00 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Failed crypto exchange FTX’s payment plan is now effective. As per the plan, certain FTX clients who may be claiming an amount less than $50,000 may expect to get their funds returned within the next 60 calendar days. The latest reorganization plan for failed crypto-assets… Read More

December 17, 2024 @ 7:33 am By Omar Faridi  |  

BitGo, the digital asset custody and security platform trusted by institutions since 2013, today announced it has entered into an agreement with FTX Trading Ltd. and its affiliated debtors to assist in distributing recoveries to both retail and institutional customers in “supported jurisdictions in accordance… Read More

September 24, 2024 @ 5:25 pm By JD Alois  |  

Caroline Ellison, once the CEO of Alameda Research, the hedge fund affiliated with FTX, has received a two-year sentence for her involvement in the failure of the once-popular crypto exchange. FTX collapsed into bankruptcy following a “run on the bank“-like event as investors pulled money… Read More

September 17, 2024 @ 2:15 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) says it has settled charges with Prager Metis CPAs, LLC (Prager) in regard to its relationship with the failed crypto operation FTC. The SEC states that Prager has agreed to pay $1.95 million to resolve two actions alleging misconduct… Read More

August 8, 2024 @ 3:56 pm By JD Alois  |  

The Commodity Futures Trading Commission is reporting that the US District Court for the Southern District of New York has entered a consent order of permanent injunction and other relief against FTX Trading and Alameda Research. The duo has been ordered to pay $12.7 billion in… Read More

July 17, 2024 @ 12:38 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Bankrupt virtual currency exchange FTX and the US Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) have reportedly agreed to a $12.7 billion settlement. The said agreement between FTX and the CFTC is currently awaiting approval from a Delaware Judge. The parties have been actively engaging in discussions… Read More

July 2, 2024 @ 7:46 am By Omar Faridi  |  

The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) charged Silvergate Capital Corporation, its former CEO Alan Lane, and former Chief Risk Officer (CRO) Kathleen Fraher with allegedly “misleading investors about the strength of the Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program and the monitoring of crypto customers,… Read More

May 28, 2024 @ 12:35 pm By JD Alois  |  

Ryan Salame (30), a former top executive of FTX, has been sentenced to 7 1/2 years in prison for his role in the crypto firm’s activities. Sam Bankman Fried, the founder and CEO of FTX, was eventually sentenced to 25 years in prison for his… Read More

May 12, 2024 @ 10:03 am By Omar Faridi  |  

Mainstream media headlines this past week read something like “FTX Has Billions More Than Needed to Pay Bankruptcy Victims” and “FTX says most customers of the bankrupt crypto exchange will get all their money back.” However, digital asset investor Anthony Pompliano has explained why this… Read More

May 10, 2024 @ 9:17 am By JD Alois  |  

Call it fate or luck, but most FTX customers and creditors will receive their money back after the firm filed for bankruptcy protection. FTX, under the management of liquidators, said that 98% of FTX creditors would receive at least 118% of allowed claims. Other creditors… Read More

April 21, 2024 @ 3:33 pm By Omar Faridi  |  

Failed crypto exchange FTX‘s investors have reportedly settled with former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried in order to pursue key promoters. As first reported by Bloomberg, the agreement could release the crypto exchange co-founder from claims. In return, SBF may provide assistance so the concerned parties… Read More

March 28, 2024 @ 12:00 pm By JD Alois  |  

Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder and former CEO of FTX, once a top crypto exchange, has been sentenced to 25 years in prison. The maximum sentence was 110 years. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy in a criminal lawsuit that rocked… Read More