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Report: Family at the Center of Sam Bankman-Fried’s Campaign Contributions

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Sam Bankman-Fried’s political donation activities were allegedly a family affair, involving his brother, mother, and father. Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, reportedly directed over $100 million in political contributions with his family’s help, according to emails reviewed by the Wall Street Journal (WSJ) and reporter Alexander Osipovich. Wall Street Journal Report Uncovers Bankman-Fried Family’s Alleged … Read more

Prosecutors Recommend 5-7 Year Sentence for Former FTX Executive Ryan Salame

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Prosecutors have proposed a prison term of five to seven years for Ryan Salame, a former executive at FTX, ahead of his sentencing scheduled for May 28, 2024. This recommendation contrasts sharply with Salame’s legal team’s plea for a more lenient punishment of no more than 18 months. Clash Over Sentencing: Prosecutors Demand 5-7 Years … Read more

Democrats to Return 2.2% of $45.2 Million Donation Made by FTX’s Co-Founder Sam Bankman-Fried

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After the disgraced co-founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), donated $5.2 million to Joe Biden’s campaign in 2020 and more than $40 million to Democrats leading up to the U.S. midterm election cycle, three major Democratic organizations plan to return 2.2% of the funds, or $1 million, to the now-defunct crypto exchange. Of the total … Read more