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What we’ve learned from Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial so far

The trial of Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has presented a slew of astonishing revelations, ranging from SBF’s involvement in Washington to the purpose of the FTT token. Bankman-Fried stands accused of embezzling billions from FTX customers and investors, all while allegedly manipulating both the cryptocurrency market and the political system. The prosecution’s case has taken an unexpected turn with the introduction of fresh evidence that sheds light on Bankman-Fried’s alleged criminal intent and deceptive practices.  In court, previously undisclosed posts emerged, revealing Bankman-Fried’s intentions to shutter his crypto hedge fund, Alameda Research, in 2022 and redirect his focus toward FTX. These revelations suggest he employed his former girlfriend, Caroline Ellison, as a front to conceal his involvement in both enterprises. You might also like: OKX to replace Okcoin brand in comprehensive rebranding effort Ellison’s damnin...

SBF trial day 3: ex-FTX CEO committed fraud, co-founder Gary Wang testifies

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Adam Yedidia, Sam Bankman-Fried’s MIT buddy and former FTX developer, resumed his immunity-protected testimony on Oct. 5, sharing first-hand accounts of his tenure at the crypto exchange where he lived in a $35 million condo allegedly purchased with commingled customer cash. Department of Justice (DoJ) prosecutors filed a forfeiture notice for two FTX-owned private planes on day 2 of Sam Bankman-Fried’s trial. The DoJ plans to clawback a Bombardier Global 5000 and an Embraer Legacy EMB private jet, per InnerCityPress. US v. SBF WITNESSES 1& 2: In Bankman-Fried Trial, Adam Yedidia Testifies With Immunity About Condo in Bahamas After French DOGE-Trading Victim- story: https://t.co/sSJOUfHO7I – and now, a forfeiture notice for Bombardier Global 5000 & Embraer Legacy EMB Aircraft pic.twitter.com/p6mmcRFXib — Inner City Press (@innercitypress) October 5, 2023 Day 3 of United States v Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) continued with witness testimony from Adam Yedidia, a frien...