Sam Bankman-Fried appeal denied as court backs 25-year sentence for FTX collapse

The ruling underscores the judiciary's commitment to equating crypto fraud with traditional financial crimes, setting a stern precedent. The post Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal against crypto fraud conviction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Kraken's FIFA partnership signals a heightened trust in crypto exchanges, potentially revitalizing crypto-sports sponsorships post-FTX collapse. The post Kraken scores FIFA World Cup 2026 sponsorship just days before Brazil-Morocco opener appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

The upheld conviction underscores the judiciary's firm stance on financial fraud, potentially deterring future corporate malfeasance. The post Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud conviction appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

A federal appeals court upheld the former FTX chief’s conviction, while his bid for clemency from President Donald Trump appears to face steep political odds.

The upheld conviction underscores the judiciary's stance on crypto fraud, signaling severe penalties for financial misconduct in emerging markets. The post Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal of fraud conviction, 25-year sentence stands appeared first on Crypto Briefing.

Tokenized RWAs surge despite crypto volatility, Kraken launches SpaceX IPO xStocks, prediction markets outpace onchain gambling and Sam Bankman-Fried seeks a Trump pardon.

A three-judge Second Circuit panel affirmed Sam Bankman-Fried’s conviction on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy, along with his 25-year prison sentence, closing his primary legal path to overturning the 2023 verdict.

Disgraced FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has applied for a pardon from President Trump, which is now his one remaining path out of prison.