Lawyers for Sam Bankman-Fried claim the FTX founder, who has fallen from grace, based his business decisions on legal advice from company attorneys before the cryptocurrency exchange’s downfall. FTX Founder Bankman-Fried Claims Actions Were Based on Legal Advice, Denies Fraudulent Intent In a court document filed Wednesday, attorneys for Bankman-Fried from Cohen & Gresser LLP […]
Stanford School Newspaper Highlights the Irony of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Scheduled Stanford Talk on Ethics Amidst Legal Chaos
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), a once towering figure in the crypto world and former FTX CEO, was curiously slated to share his insights on tech ethics with Stanford students this winter. In a thorough examination penned by Theo Baker for the Stanford Daily, the details of SBF’s multifaceted relationship with one of the globe’s most respected […]
Double Standards in Finance: SBF’s Legal Troubles Spark Concerns
Cryptocurrencies and DeFi have shaken up the world of finance, but the spotlight on Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the mysterious FTX founder, has raised serious concerns about how the U.S. government handles financial regulation and fairness. SBF faces some serious accusations like misusing customer funds, market manipulation, insider trading, witness tampering, and money laundering. Some folks […]
Legal Expert Warns Victory May Be Short-Lived for Ripple and XRP — Says Judge ‘Got the Law Wrong’
A legal expert has warned that the district court ruling on XRP “rests on very shaky ground.” Expecting an appeal, he cautioned that Ripple’s victory “may be a short-lived victory,” claiming that the judge “got the law wrong.” Lawyer on Ruling of SEC v Ripple Case Lawyer Bryan Jacoutot shared his analysis of the ruling […]
Ripple’s Chief Legal Officer Breaks Down Ruling in SEC Lawsuit — Says ‘As a Matter of Law, XRP Is Not a Security’
Ripple Labs’ chief legal officer has broken down Thursday’s ruling on the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) v. Ripple case. Emphasizing that the landmark ruling is “a huge win” for the crypto firm, he stressed that “as a matter of law – XRP is not a security.” In addition, he noted that crypto sales […]