FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange, exploded onto the scene in just a few years. Endorsed by celebrities and accepted by the establishment, it attracted big-name investors and was valued at $32bn before it collapsed in a matter of days. Regulators fell for it, venture capitalists fell for it, celebrities fell for it - everyone fell for the legend of Sam #FTX … [Read more...]
FTX Founder Allegedly Used Investor Funds for His Lifestyle
Once hailed as a genius, Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange FTX was valued at $32 billion and was promoted by celebrities including Larry David. However, Bankman-Fried's empire came crashing down after he was arrested in the Bahamas for fraud. He lived in a luxury penthouse at a marina in the Bahamas with his girlfriend, Caroline Ellison, and eight other friends. … [Read more...]
Caroline Ellison: The Ex-Girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried at the Center of the FTX Trial
For more, check out Michael Lewis's book on the FTX scandal, "Going Infinite": https://amzn.to/46ja8tD. (Amazon affiliate link). Goes into a lot of detail on Ellison/SBF's tumultuous relationship. Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda research and girlfriend of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, found herself at the center of one of the biggest cryptocurrency financial … [Read more...]
What FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Is ‘Freaking Out About’
A recent court filing reveals prosecutors plan on submitting personal notes from former Alameda CEO Caroline Ellison as evidence against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried ahead of his trial in October, which includes a list titled "Things Sam is Freaking Out About." "The Hash" panel shares their reaction to the latest legal proceedings in Bankman-Fried's case. Alameda,Caroline … [Read more...]
Caroline Ellison: The $8 Billion Hole (Alameda Research, FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried pt.8)
SBF’s business empire imploded and FTX, once the second-largest crypto exchange, is now bankrupt. I explain the story, the rumors, the ugly and the potential future of Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX. Part 8: I am looking at an interview of Caroline Ellison where she talks about liquidations, collateral and risk analysis. 🙏🙏🙏 Thanks for watching! 😊 ✅ Support me: ➡️ Patreon: … [Read more...]
FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried’s parents to claw back alleged misappropriated funds: CNBC Crypto World
CNBC Crypto World features the latest news and daily trading updates from the digital currency markets and provides viewers with a look at what’s ahead with high-profile interviews, explainers, and unique stories from the ever-changing crypto industry. On today’s show, Sacha Ghebali, director of strategy and business development for The Tie, weighs in on recent crypto … [Read more...]
DOJ Alleges Sam Bankman-Fried Leaked Caroline Ellison’s Private Diary
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has accused former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried of leaking the private diary of ex-Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison to the New York Times. The accusation leads to the DOJ seeking a ban on all out-of-court statements made by witnesses and other parties in the case. "The Hash" panel discusses the latest allegations and whether it will hurt … [Read more...]
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried on the Crypto Exchange’s Collapse | WSJ
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sat down with The Wall Street Journal to discuss what happened to the billions of dollars deposited by the exchange’s customers. This interview has been edited for length. Photo: Kenny Wassus/The Wall Street Journal #WSJ #SBF #FTX sbf,sam bankman-fried,ftx,crypto,ftx collapse,cryptocurrency,ftx explained,ftx crypto,ftx bankruptcy,ftx news,crypto … [Read more...]
$40m WILD lifestyle! Caroline Ellison & Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) at FTX
You have to see it to believe it... This is where all the customer money they stole went. CHAPTERS 00:00 Amount FTX spent on company expenses 00:56 Luxury hotel and accommodations 02:39 Food 04:37 Private planes 06:05 Marketing SOURCES * … [Read more...]
Sam Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend testifies against him in fraud trial
Former Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison — and ex-girlfriend of Sam Bankman-Fried — testified in the criminal fraud trial against the FTX co-founder. Ellison, who herself pled guilty to several counts of fraud, walked prosecutors through how SBF directed her to defraud billions of dollars from customers of the crypto exchange. CoinDesk Editor Danny Nelson discusses the … [Read more...]