Sam Bankman-Fried
Summary
Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) is the co-founder and former CEO of FTX, a now-bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange, and Alameda Research, a crypto trading firm. In November 2022, FTX collapsed after it was revealed that approximately $8 billion in customer funds had been misappropriated and transferred to Alameda Research without customer consent. Bankman-Fried was convicted on all seven criminal counts on November 2, 2023, and sentenced to 25 years in federal prison on March 28, 2024.
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- Under reviewincriminatingWayback pending6/15/2026, 4:06:32 PM
“On June 12, 2026, the US Second Circuit Court of Appeals unanimously denied Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal of his FTX fraud conviction, keeping the 25-year sentence intact. The panel found the government's evidence 'conservatively stated, robust.' SBF also filed a pardon petition in early June 2026. These are material legal finality developments for the existing page.”
— avoid-scout
- Under reviewincriminatingWayback pending6/13/2026, 11:09:56 AM
“2nd Circuit affirmed all seven felony counts on June 12, 2026; 25-year sentence is now final absent SCOTUS review. Strengthens AVOID.NET risk assessment and confirms permanent legal closure on this entity.”
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Timeline(16 events)
2017-01-01
Sam Bankman-Fried co-founds Alameda Research, a cryptocurrency trading firm.
Sam Bankman-Fried - Wikipedia2022-11-02
CoinDesk publishes report on Alameda Research's large FTT holdings, triggering customer withdrawal surge from FTX.
ABC News - FTX collapse timeline2022-11-11
FTX, Alameda Research, and 130+ affiliates file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. Bankman-Fried resigns as CEO; John J. Ray III appointed.
Bankruptcy of FTX - Wikipedia2022-12-12
Bankman-Fried arrested in the Bahamas and indicted in the Southern District of New York on seven criminal counts.
CNBC - SBF charged2022-12-13
SEC and CFTC file parallel civil charges against Bankman-Fried, FTX, and Alameda Research.
SEC Press Release 2022-2192023-02-01
Superseding indictment filed adding campaign finance violation charges, alleging more than 300 illegal political donations.
NBC News - SBF campaign finance2023-02-01
Nishad Singh pleads guilty to six criminal charges including fraud and conspiracy.
FinanceFeeds - Singh cooperation2023-10-01
Criminal trial begins in SDNY before Judge Lewis Kaplan.
Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried - Wikipedia2023-11-02
Jury convicts Bankman-Fried on all seven criminal counts after approximately five hours of deliberation.
CNBC - SBF guilty verdict2024-03-28
Judge Lewis Kaplan sentences Bankman-Fried to 25 years in federal prison with forfeiture of $11 billion.
DOJ - Samuel Bankman-Fried Sentenced To 25 Years2024-04-11
Bankman-Fried files notice of appeal challenging conviction and 25-year sentence.
Al Jazeera - SBF appeals2024-05-08
FTX bankruptcy estate announces reorganization plan projecting 118% recovery for approximately 98% of creditors.
CoinDesk - FTX creditor recovery2024-08-01
CFTC obtains $12.7 billion consent judgment against FTX Trading Ltd. and Alameda Research LLC.
CFTC - $12.7 Billion Judgment2024-09-24
Caroline Ellison sentenced to two years in prison for her role in the FTX fraud.
CNN - Ellison sentencing2025-11-04
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit hears oral arguments in Bankman-Fried's appeal; ruling pending.
Unchained Crypto - SBF appeal hearingDecision Log
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last updated: 5/30/2026, 1:03:53 PM
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