Tag: FTX

Former FTX Execs Nishad Singh, Gary Wang to Be Sentenced Later This Year

Following their pleas shortly after FTX’s massive, industry-shaking collapse in late 2022, they testified against Bankman-Fried at his trial, saying they were made aware of wrongdoing at the exchange shortly before it filed for bankruptcy. Another former FTX executive, Ryan Salame, was recently sentenced to 7.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to campaign finance charges. Salame did not testify against Bankman-Fried. Source

Colossal Buying Pressure For Bitcoin And Solana As FTX Plans $16B Distribution, Expert

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In a significant development for the cryptocurrency industry, FTX, the exchange that collapsed in November 2022 under the leadership of convicted Sam Bankman-Fried, is preparing to distribute a staggering $16 billion in cash to its customers, which could lead to significant gains for Bitcoin (BTC) and Solana (SOL) prices.  Crypto researcher Xremlin has predicted that a considerable portion of this cash will flow back into the crypto market, serving as a catalyst for growth towards the end of the year.  FTX $16 Billion Cash Injection  In a recent social media…

Bitcoin (BTC) Price Bottom Is Near as Miners Capitulating Near FTX Implosion Level: CryptoQuant

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Two signs of miner capitulation are dwindling hashrate and mining revenue by hash (hashprice), both of which are down significantly this month, with hash rate plunging by 7.7% since the halving at hashprice nearing all-time lows. Hashrate is the mining power in the Bitcoin network, and hash price refers to the revenue miners earn from a unit of hashrate. Original

FTX customers to vote on bankruptcy repayment plan

A U.S. judge approved FTX’s plan to poll creditors on its Chapter 11 repayment. FTX users will soon have the opportunity to vote on the proposed multibillion-dollar plan to pay back individuals whose funds were trapped on FTX since its collapse. Judge John Dorsey of the District of Delaware is allowing FTX advisers to seek customer votes on their Chapter 11 plan. If approved, this plan will repay customers and address government penalties related to the collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s crypto business. Repayment Creditors have the power to influence restructurings…

Crypto Exchange FTX Victims View Bankruptcy Process as ‘Second Act of Theft,’ File to Recover $8B

FTX collapsed in November 2022. The lawyers said that the jury found SBF stole no less than $8 billion from FTX customers. Bankman-Fried, who was also ordered to forfeit $11 billion, plans to appeal his sentence and conviction. “If not for SBF’s crimes for which he was convicted—i.e., the theft and misuse of customer assets—the customers would have today owned their crypto investments,” the filing said. Source

FTX Loaned Millions to Australian Influencer to Ward Off Potential Litigation, Bankruptcy Report Reveals

According to a bankruptcy report from FTX, the defunct cryptocurrency exchange loaned an Australian influencer slightly more than $13 million. This loan was intended to assist him in repaying investors. The exchange proposed lending Saunders millions of dollars to prevent potential harm to its reputation and avoid litigation. Bankruptcy Report Contradicts Saunders’ Previous Assertions The […] Source CryptoX Portal

Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame Sentenced to 7.5 Years in Prison

“Ryan Salame agreed to advance the interests of FTX, Alameda Research, and his co-conspirators through an unlawful political influence campaign and through an unlicensed money transmitting business, which helped FTX grow faster and larger by operating outside of the law,” U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said in a statement. “Salame’s involvement in two serious federal crimes undermined public trust in American elections and the integrity of the financial system. Today’s sentence underscores the substantial consequences for such offenses.” Source