Hacker behind fake Bitcoin ETF tweet pleads not guilty
Reports from the courtroom suggested that prosecutors would offer a deal for Eric Council Jr., who allegedly helped compromise the SEC’s X account. Go to Source
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What to expect at Nishad Singh’s sentencing hearing
After pleading guilty to six felony charges in February 2023 after FTX’s collapse, the former engineering director could face years in prison. Go to Source
US govt cites ex-FTX exec’s ‘exemplary cooperation’ before sentencing
Prosecutors asked Judge Lewis Kaplan to consider Nishad Singh’s “substantial assistance” to the government in its case against Sam Bankman-Fried at sentencing. Go to Source
Binance exec leaves Nigeria after authorities drop final charges
After eight months’ detainment in Nigeria and court delays, Binance’s head of financial crime compliance, Tigran Gambaryan, is heading home for medical treatment. Go to Source
Former Celsius CEO to return to court on Nov. 13
Judge John Koeltl ordered Alex Mashinsky and prosecutors to appear in court on Nov. 13 to address the former Celsius CEO’s motion to dismiss fraud and market manipulation charges. Go to Source
Judge delays sentencing of IcomTech promoter to allow testimony
Gustavo Rodriguez, who was initially scheduled to be sentenced following his conviction for conspiracy to commit wire fraud, will testify under oath on Oct. 25. Go to Source
Nishad Singh asks for time served, claiming ‘limited’ role in FTX crimes
The former FTX engineering director pleaded guilty to fraud and conspiracy charges in February 2023 and will return to court on Oct. 30 for a sentencing hearing. Go to Source
Ex-FTX exec scheduled to report to prison after judge denies request
Judge Lewis Kaplan cited prosecutors’ opposition, which noted that Ryan Salame appeared “physically recovered and entirely unimpaired” during a recent Tucker Carlson interview. Go to Source
Ryan Salame requests self-surrender date be pushed to Dec. 7
The former FTX executive claimed the need for “continuing medical treatment” after being bitten by a dog in June. Go to Source
Ex-FTX exec ‘not worried’ about reporting to prison on Oct. 11
Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to conspiracy to make unlawful political contributions and defraud the Federal Election Commission after FTX’s collapse. Go to Source
