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Sam Bankman-Fried’s father dragged his mother into an FTX US salary dispute

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Joseph Bankman, the father of former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), complained to his son about the salary he was receiving during his employment at FTX US, turning the issue into a family matter. In a Sept. 18 filing in United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Delaware, FTX debtors filed a complaint against Bankman and Barbara Fried, alleging SBF’s parents misappropriated millions of dollars through their involvement in the exchange’s business. According to court documents, Bankman’s contract with FTX US should have provided a $200,000 annual salary following…

SBF’s Dad Joe Bankman Thought FTX Wasn’t Paying Him Enough, So He Got SBF’s Mom Barbara Fried Involved

Bankman-Fried’s dad, Joe Bankman, was paid a $200,000 salary by FTX’s U.S. division, according to the filing from FTX’s bankruptcy estate, which just sued the parents. But that wasn’t enough, he said, telling an FTX executive in a Jan. 12, 2022, message that he was supposed to get $1 million annually starting the previous month, according to the filing. Source

FTX founder’s parents sued, accused of stealing millions from crypto exchange

Debtors of the bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX have launched action against the parents of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried, alleging that they misappropriated millions of dollars through their involvement in the exchange’s business. The counsel for FTX debtors and debtors-in-possession, represented by the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell, on Sept. 18 filed a lawsuit against SBF’s parents, Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried. The plaintiffs argued that Bankman and Fried exploited their access and influence within the FTX empire to enrich themselves at the expense of the debtors in the FTX bankruptcy…

FTX Files Lawsuit against Founder’s Parents Over Alleged Fund Misappropriation

FTX’s lawsuit seeks redress for the alleged fraudulent financial activities undertaken by Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried. In an expected turn of events, the bankrupt FTX Trading Ltd has filed a lawsuit against the parents of its founder and former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. The lawsuit alleges that Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried were involved in the fraudulent transfer and misappropriation of millions of dollars. FTX’s Allegations and Lawsuit against Bankman and Fried A recent report highlights that FTX’s court filing paints a troubling picture of Joseph Bankman and Barbara Fried,…

FTX Cryptocurrency Exchange Case

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NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence, along with popular YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash, have reached a settlement in a lawsuit related to their endorsements of the now-defunct FTX cryptocurrency exchange. According to Bloomberg’s report on September 16, the terms of the settlement have not been disclosed. This development marks the first resolution among more than a dozen celebrities and firms accused of assisting Sam Bankman-Fried, the Founder of FTX, in alleged investor deception. He is set to face a criminal trial in Manhattan next month. Other high-profile individuals, including…

NFL Quarterback Trevor Lawrence Settles Lawsuit with FTX

NFL quarterback Trevor Lawrence has reached a settlement in a lawsuit involving FTX. This follows a trend of celebrities settling similar cases involving FTX promotions, including YouTubers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash. As Sam Bankman-Fried readies himself for a trial defense in Manhattan next month, court documents reveal that three celebrity promoters associated with his unsuccessful FTX cryptocurrency exchange have chosen to reach a settlement in the case. The lawsuit relates to the sponsorship deals struck by the trio before the crypto exchange FTX went bankrupt the last year. NFL…

FTX restores customer claims portal after cyber breach

Bankrupt crypto exchange FTX reinstated the functionality of its customer claims portal with enhanced security measures following a recent cyberattack on non-sensitive data. Customers can now resume submitting claims for assets held before the exchange declared insolvency in November 2022. FTX suffered a cyberattack that led to a temporary shutdown. The breach exposed non-sensitive data of claimants but did not impact account passwords or funds. The exchange confirmed on Sept. 16 that none of its important systems were affected by the breach. The reactivated portal allows creditors to continue submitting…

NRL and Youtube stars reach settlement in FTX class-action lawsuit: Report

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NRL quarterback Trevor Lawrence and YouTube influencers Kevin Paffrath and Tom Nash have reportedly settled a lawsuit over alleged inadequate compensation disclosure in their promotions for the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX. According to a Sept. 16 Bloomberg report, the three high-profile individuals have entered proposed agreements, however the settlement terms were not disclosed. Among the high-profile celebrities and influencers entangled in the class-action lawsuit, Lawrence, Paffrath and Nash are the first to reportedly reach a settlement. Related: Influencer served settlement demand via NFT following $7M token presale Other celebrity defendants in…