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FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Lobbying Trump for Pardon
Cryptocurrency // March 09, 2025

Cryptocurrency-wunderkind-turned-convicted-fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By...

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Meet Lawyers to Secure Trump Pardon for Son
Cryptocurrency // January 31, 2025

The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no...

FTX Execs Caroline Ellison and Ryan Salame Get Prison Time Shortened
Cryptocurrency // December 26, 2024

Following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX amid fraud convictions, former executives Caroline Ellison and Ryan Salame have had their prison time shortened. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content —...

FTX Blasts Binance’s ‘Campaign to Destroy’ in $1.8 Billion Lawsuit
Legal // November 11, 2024

FTX is suing cryptocurrency giant Binance and its former CEO for $1.8 billion. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this...

Interviews & Exclusives
SBF May Be 57 When He Finishes Serving Time

March 28, 2024
When the facts are crystal clear, often the only recourse is to appeal to emotion. That’s the tack that convicted crypto criminal and former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal defense hewed to on Thursday (March 28) during the fallen wunderkind’s sentencing hearing — but, as it turned out, all the hot air in the world can’t fill the sails of […]

Tale of 2 Crypto Exchanges: Binance’s Money Laundering vs FTX’s Misappropriation

November 22, 2023
Cryptocurrency exchanges play a vital role in the digital asset ecosystem. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS...

Gary Wang Details FTX’s 3-Year Journey From Trusted to Busted

October 06, 2023
Sam Bankman-Fried allegedly lied about many things over the course of his cryptocurrency exchange’s collapse.  Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free...

From Crypto Fame to Courtroom Shame: Bankman-Fried’s Rise, Fall, and Reckoning

September 26, 2023
The customer claims portal for failed crypto exchange FTX closes this Friday (Sept. 29). Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access...

Quick Reads
Sam Bankman-Fried Wants Court to Toss Crypto Fraud Conviction

November 04, 2025
FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried is due in court Tuesday (Nov. 4) seeking a new trial. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all PYMNTS content — no additional logins required. yesSubscribe to our daily newsletter, PYMNTS Today. By completing this form, you agree to receive marketing […]

FTX’s Sam Bankman-Fried Reportedly Lobbying Trump for Pardon

March 09, 2025
Cryptocurrency-wunderkind-turned-convicted-fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried is reportedly seeking a pardon from the Trump administration. Get the Full Story Complete the form to unlock this article and enjoy unlimited free access to all...

Sam Bankman-Fried’s Parents Meet Lawyers to Secure Trump Pardon for Son

January 31, 2025
The parents of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, are reportedly exploring avenues to secure a pardon for their son from President Donald Trump. Get the Full Story Complete the form...

FTX Execs Caroline Ellison and Ryan Salame Get Prison Time Shortened

December 26, 2024
Following the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange platform FTX amid fraud convictions, former executives Caroline Ellison and Ryan Salame have had their prison time shortened. Get the Full Story Complete the...