In brief A federal appeals court unanimously upheld Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence. Judges rejected his argument that FTX …
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Markets
FTX's Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal of criminal conviction on fraud, conspiracy charges
by shayaanby shayaanThe onetime FTX CEO did not persuade a panel of judges that his trial was unfair, the appeals court panel ruled Friday. …
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The Take It Down Act has secured its first federal conviction, with an Ohio man pleading guilty to using more than 100 …
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Markets
Institutions' bitcoin positioning lacks conviction; CPI, Iran talks might help
by shayaanby shayaanInstitutions are betting on the bitcoin price hitting $80,000 through call options, but they are also buying downside protection. www.coindesk.com
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Ethereum is attempting to rebound after recent selling pressure, but the recovery so far lacks the strength needed to confirm a lasting …
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Bitcoin is navigating one of its deepest conviction zones yet, a phase that tests nerves more than it screams opportunity. While prices …
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Regulation
Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks New Trial Citing Judicial Bias On Fraud Conviction
by shayaanby shayaanFTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has intensified efforts to overturn his fraud conviction by responding to the US government’s dismissal of his …
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IRS secures first crypto tax fraud conviction, setting legal precedent
by shayaanby shayaanFor the first time, the IRS has successfully prosecuted a case of tax fraud solely involving crypto. The U.S. Internal Revenue Service …
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Ex-Takeout Driver Ordered to Repay $3.8 Million After Bitcoin Money Laundering Conviction
by shayaanby shayaanJian Wen, a former U.K. takeaway worker convicted of money laundering Bitcoin, must pay over $3.78 million (£3.1 million) or risk serving …