Caroline Ellison asks for time served, citing cooperation with US gov’t
The elusive former CEO of Alameda Research will return to court on Sept. 24 for sentencing after pleading guilty to fraud and money laundering in 2022. Go to Source
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Caroline Ellison asks to seal supporters’ info at Sept. 24 sentencing
A filing in federal court suggested that the former Alameda Research CEO had a sentencing hearing scheduled for Sept. 24 — the first in the FTX case since Ryan Salame’s in May. Go to Source
Tether stablecoin issuer and Tron launch financial crime unit
Tron, the largest network for the USDT stablecoin, will provide its technical expertise to identify and freeze illicit USDT transactions within the new financial crime unit. Go to Source
US prosecutors allegedly link ex-FTX exec to Chinese bribery scandal
Notes from a 2023 conference call between Assistant US Attorneys revealed allegations against Ryan Salame tied to Alameda Research’s bribery scheme in China. Go to Source
Nigerian judge pushes Binance exec’s bail hearing to Oct. 9
Detained in Nigeria for more than six months and with reported health problems, Tigran Gambaryan awaits a judge’s decision following another bail application. Go to Source
Judge orders ex-FTX exec to appear after request to vacate guilty plea
Despite withdrawing a petition to void his guilty plea, Ryan Salame must appear in a New York courtroom on Sept. 12 as scheduled. Go to Source
Durov Unaware of French Arrest Warrant — Macron Denies Knowledge of Durov’s Visit
Telegram CEO Pavel Durov was reportedly unaware of an arrest warrant issued against him in France, according to a source from the Paris prosecutor’s office. The French investigation was not linked to any U.S. actions. Neither President Emmanuel Macron nor the French foreign ministry were informed in advance of Durov’s arrest or presence in France. … Read more
Ex-FTX exec scraps vacating guilty plea, refers matter to partner’s case
Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame pleaded guilty to two felony charges in September 2023 and was sentenced to 90 months in prison in May 2024. Go to Source
In prison and awaiting sentencing — Where are the FTX execs now?
Sam Bankman-Fried faces 25 years behind bars, while the fate of four others indicted in the case has largely yet to be determined. Go to Source
Indonesia considering Telegram ban over lack of moderation
Telegram has reportedly failed to improve moderation and issue a resolution over illicit content distribution after several requests from Indonesia. Go to Source