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FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years in prison: FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has been sentenced to 25 years in prison for a cryptocurrency fraud ...
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Quick Glance: Sam Bankman-Fried's Verdict: 25-Year Prison Term - BBC News
- Sam Bankman-Fried received a 25-year prison sentence. Key details from the court hearing in New York were summarized, focusing on his defense lawyer's arguments and the judge's ruling.
- The judge criticized SBF's lack of remorse, noting that he had never expressed a word of regret for committing terrible crimes. Customers who lost money in the collapse reported experiencing nightmares.
- SBF admitted to making a series of poor decisions but claimed that customers could be reimbursed. The judge pointed out that the assertion that customers would be fully repaid through the bankruptcy process was misleading.
- The court hearing also included testimonies from customers who lost significant amounts of money, insights into SBF's background, and the reasons behind the collapse of his company FTX.
SBF Sentencing Today: Prosecutors Seek 40-50 Years in Prison for Fraud: The judge presiding over Sam Bankman-Fried’s sentencing Thursday will have to decide ...
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SBF’s prison sentence marks the end of the crypto grift era — so what’s next?: Nearly everything else that's being built on or enabled by blockchains ...
techcrunch.com/2024/03/28/sbfs-prison-sentence-marks-the-end-of-the-crypto-grift-era-so-whats-next/
SBF repeatedly lied to get out of “supervillain” prison term, FTX CEO alleges: FTX CEO: "The harm was vast. The remorse is nonexistent."
arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2024/03/ftx-chief-lays-out-all-the-ways-sbf-sucks-in-detailed-court-filing/
Quick Glance: The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: Unrepentant Ex-Mogul Faces Lengthy Prison Term
- Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, was found guilty of wire fraud and money laundering conspiracy.
- Prosecutors urged a 40 to 50-year sentence to emphasize the severity of harm to victims and deter financial misconduct.
- Victims shared impact statements detailing loss of savings and financial distress caused by Bankman-Fried's actions.
- Once a prominent figure in the crypto world, Bankman-Fried faced accusations of embezzling funds and engaging in fraudulent activities.
Bankman-Fried Should Get Up to 50 Years in Jail, Prosecutors Say: Prosecutors said Sam Bankman-Fried should get as much as 50 years behind bars for his role in ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-15/bankman-fried-should-get-up-to-50-years-in-jail-prosecutors-say
Quick Glance: Prosecutors Call for 40 to 50 Years in Prison for Sam Bankman-Fried
- Federal prosecutors are recommending a prison sentence of 40 to 50 years for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried for orchestrating one of the largest financial frauds in history.
- Convicted on fraud and conspiracy charges, Bankman-Fried stole at least $10 billion to fund his lavish lifestyle, make risky investments, and dispense charitable donations, defrauding investors and customers in the process.
- Prosecutors accuse Bankman-Fried of unmatched greed and hubris, disregarding ethical boundaries and causing financial devastation to many individuals through his relentless pursuit of wealth and power.
- Despite defense requests for leniency and a probation officer's recommendation of 100 years in prison, prosecutors insist that Bankman-Fried should face a significant sentence for his role in perpetrating one of the largest financial frauds in recent history.
Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce 'shut down gym' for private steamy workout session: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce are alleged to have 'shut down' a gym ...
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SBF’s Sentence and Capital Markets Signal a New Era for Crypto: In this edition of the Bloomberg Crypto newsletter, David Pan cuts the ribbon on the re-opening ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/sbf-s-sentence-and-capital-markets-signal-a-new-era-for-crypto
2 crew members die aboard Holland America Line cruise ship in the Bahamas - National | Globalnews.ca
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Former crypto billionaire faces up to 110 years in jail : FTX co-founder and disgraced crypto billionaire Sam Bankman-fried will be sentenced today. Last year ...
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The Philosopher Who Critiqued Effective Altruism More Than 250 Years Ago: The philosopher explained why something like effective altruism was fatally flawed.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Crypto Dream Came True: The crypto mogul, now sentenced to 25 years behind bars, is leaving behind an industry that has started to grow up.
theatlantic.com/technology/archive/2024/03/sbf-crypto-sentencing/677913/
Sam Bankman-Fried, the effective altruist who wasn’t: The global community of effective altruists will use this episode to spot the next fraud like the convicted ...
washingtonpost.com/opinions/2024/03/28/sam-bankman-fried-effective-truism-fraud/
Holland America deaths: Two crew members die after 'incident' on cruise ship in Bahamas
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US Crypto Firms With $300,000 Pay Packages Much Higher Than Global Average: US crypto companies offer significantly higher compensation packages than overseas ...
bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-20/us-crypto-firms-paying-300-000-wages-leave-foreign-peers-behind
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Young swimmers on the hunt for medals at Carifta Games: Bermuda’s talented young swimmers are heading to the Carifta Games this week with plenty to live up to ...
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A US jury found Sam Bankman-Fried, 32, guilty in November on seven counts of fraud and conspiracy. Lawyers for the former billionaire told U.S ...
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Disgraced FTX founder learns his punishment; Home Depot makes its biggest buyout: Fallen crypto mogul gets 25 years
postandcourier.com/disgraced-ftx-founder-learns-his-punishment-home-depot-makes-its-biggest-buyout/article_07840a38-ed40-11ee-acb0-2f073957e0df.html
Taylor Swift's boyfriend Travis Kelce 'wary' after pair's sexiest snaps to date: Bikini-clad Taylor Swift was photographed soaking up the sun with NFL boyfriend ...
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What crypto (still) gets wrong : As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits sentencing this month for fraud, digital assets are booming again. Yet the problems that exposed his ...
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Milo Butler and Sons closing retail store on Blue Hill Road: Milo Butler & Sons’ retail location on Blue Hill Road will close for good next month.
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Carnival releases further info on Celebration Key project: Carnival Cruise Line has released more information on the layout of its $600 million Celebration Key ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/carnival-releases-further-info-on-celebration-key-project/article_9bedb1ec-ec78-11ee-83ce-37331af2dddb.html
FTX customers don't want a refund, they want their crypto back: Nearly 300 pages of letters from all over the world detail what victims actually lost in the ...
axios.com/2024/03/20/ftx-collapse-customers-victims-crypto
Editorial: Crypto’s improbable comeback is cause for cheer — and prudence: As Sam Bankman-Fried awaits sentencing for fraud, crypto values have rebounded from ...
chicagotribune.com/2024/03/18/editorial-bitcoin-crypto-cme-cboe-regulation-sam-bankman-fried/
CARIFTA team departs for Grenada: A 77-member Bahamian team leaves for St. George’s, Grenada, this morning, set to compete in the 51st CARIFTA Games.
thenassauguardian.com/sports/carifta-team-departs-for-grenada/article_ebf8cb0a-ec77-11ee-91c5-9bab6ed44c64.html
Police seize $7.5 mil. in cocaine in drug bust in Mayaguana: Police confiscated over 860 pounds of cocaine during a drug bust on Mayaguana Tuesday morning.
thenassauguardian.com/news/police-seize-7-5-mil-in-cocaine-in-drug-bust-in-mayaguana/article_7b00bdbe-ebb8-11ee-9e51-bbaed6b89bf1.html
The changing face of taxes in The Bahamas, pt. 2: “Before the New Millennium, The Bahamas boasted of being a jurisdiction that had no income taxes ...
thenassauguardian.com/opinion/the-changing-face-of-taxes-in-the-bahamas-pt-2/article_8c9a1556-ea01-11ee-9ff8-ab689e250c31.html
Grand opening of liquor-infused ice cream parlor on Monday: A new liquor-infused ice cream parlor is ready for its grand opening next week on Monday ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/grand-opening-of-liquor-infused-ice-cream-parlor-on-monday/article_5504a04e-ec7b-11ee-ab9d-efb440f2baa6.html
Skydiving is back on Grand Bahama: After an absence of 20 years, skydiving is coming back to Grand Bahama with the opening of Skydive The Bahamas ...
thenassauguardian.com/grand_bahama/skydiving-is-back-on-grand-bahama/article_cdc25f1c-e492-11ee-ba51-a77f4a80a9b6.html
Engine room explosion on cruise ship in Bahamas kills two crew members: The Holland America ship had set sail from Florida a week earlier.
metro.co.uk/2024/03/24/two-crew-members-die-explosion-cruise-bahamas-20520223/
FTX estate selling majority stake in AI startup Anthropic for $884 million, with bulk going to UAE
cnbc.com/2024/03/25/ftx-estate-sells-majority-stake-in-startup-anthropic-for-884-million.html
Man convicted of kidnapping and robbing woman in Coral Harbour jailed for 18 years
thenassauguardian.com/news/man-convicted-of-kidnapping-and-robbing-woman-in-coral-harbour-jailed-for-18-years/article_7a94516c-e9ef-11ee-ae49-53552a633014.html
Steininger Island development in GB seeking local equity partners: The developers of Steininger Island are hoping to attract local investors to take advantage of ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/steininger-island-development-in-gb-seeking-local-equity-partners/article_4b2ae4b8-e7ba-11ee-bd55-534cb695ccc5.html
'Strong interest' in Grand Lucayan: After Free National Movement (FNM) Leader Michael Pintard criticized the government over a lack of progress on the sale of ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/strong-interest-in-grand-lucayan/article_876e0a50-ebb5-11ee-80b6-bbcc164000a1.html
Notices posted to 213 structures: Eviction notices have now been posted to more than 200 illegal structures in Eleuthera, according to Building Control Officer ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/notices-posted-to-213-structures/article_7a4fc088-e6d4-11ee-97c6-2ba374c89834.html
Athletes preparing for Grenada: Athletes from New Providence, Grand Bahama and the Family Islands gathered for their first practice session at the original ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/athletes-preparing-for-grenada/article_2dfe16fa-ebb9-11ee-bec8-5b18f74f48f2.html
Forex: J$154.70 to one US dollar: KINGSTON, Jamaica — The US dollar on Thursday, March 28 ended trading at $154.70 down by eight cents ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/forex-j154-70-to-one-us-dollar/
Building a more equal society: Two weeks ago, while waiting in a conference room for a taping of a TV show, I struck up a conversation with two women ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/building-a-more-equal-society/article_12b64368-e15a-11ee-bcb6-b3a05770d87d.html
NIrvana Beach assures customers it has not been sold, is open: Nirvana Beach wants to ensure its customers that it is open and has not been sold ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/nirvana-beach-assures-customers-it-has-not-been-sold-is-open/article_ad6bae72-eaea-11ee-9a27-bb903fed39f2.html
Opening times at Easter - Here you can get fresh bread rolls: Most shops are closed on Easter. However, some bakeries are opening. Read here where you can get ...
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Cooper expects cruise lines to adjust onboard Bahamas advisories: Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Tourism, Investments and Aviation Chester Cooper told the ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/cooper-expects-cruise-lines-to-adjust-onboard-bahamas-advisories/article_bbcb4c88-ea28-11ee-a4eb-d344bed24e1f.html
Lost Decade: The Bloomberg Close, Asia Edition: Good afternoon. Here’s what you need to know to end your day.
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/lost-decade-the-bloomberg-close-asia-edition
Asher Fawkes pens winning essay: In redefining how women are invested in transcends a mere rallying cry, it evolves into a guiding philosophy of shaping their ...
thenassauguardian.com/lifestyles/asher-fawkes-pens-winning-essay/article_811f32ae-e2fb-11ee-b531-c7e21bbbf81f.html
Elite athletes get on track: A couple of Olympic hopefuls for The Bahamas, both making debuts as senior athletes on the world stage at the Budapest World ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/elite-athletes-get-on-track/article_8cd8bbd6-eb09-11ee-abcd-83b52f3772b7.html
Sam Bankman-Fried Sentenced to 25 Years in Prison: Sam Bankman-Fried, or SBF, the former CEO of FTX, was found guilty of seven charges of fraud and conspiracy ...
barrons.com/articles/sam-bankman-fried-sbf-ftx-verdict-sentencing-33185555
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Pratt set to be inducted into AAGHOF: After putting in over half of a century of work into the game of golf, Bahamian golf professional (pro) Glenville ‘Glenn’ ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/pratt-set-to-be-inducted-into-aaghof/article_6abc4fe4-e7bd-11ee-90be-5316154aded1.html
Bitcoin surged above $69,000 and the 'halving' event that could send it higher is almost here
qz.com/bitcoin-reaches-67k-as-bitcoin-halving-approches-1851362826
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Father is said to have beaten his son at the Schillig campsite: The police reported a dangerous physical assault at the campsite in Schillig: a father is said to ...
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Jackson Mactaggart, Houlgrave are double crown champions: The 2024 Fidelity Spring Classic wrapped up after just over 70 matches, as eight champions were crowned ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/jackson-mactaggart-houlgrave-are-double-crown-champions/article_e7c42eec-ebd4-11ee-a7ac-9b2bd574421a.html
Life Revamped assists single mother facing separation from kids with ‘dream’ home
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/life-revamped-assists-single-mother-facing-separation-from-kids-with-dream-home/
Stiffer sanctions coming for environmental breaches- Samuda: KINGSTON, Jamaica— Stiffer fines and penalties are coming for environmental breaches ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/stiffer-sanctions-coming-for-environmental-breaches-samuda/
Former Bahamas legislator shot and killed in alleged robbery: NASSAU, Bahamas (CMC)— Former Member of Parliament (MP) Donald Saunders became the 35th murder ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/former-bahamas-legislator-shot-and-killed-in-alleged-robbery/
Economy grows by 2.6 percent: Newly released estimates from the Bahamas National Statistical Institute (BNSI) revealed a 2.6 percent increase in real gross ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/economy-grows-by-2-6-percent/article_9ddd6040-ec7a-11ee-aa26-f75ab14ae47e.html
Man acquitted of rape: A man who had been accused of raping a teenager in New Providence in 2021 pumped his fist in triumph after a jury acquitted him of that ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/man-acquitted-of-rape/article_ea739660-ec8c-11ee-9ab6-d3c229da1263.html
Take It Easy: The Bloomberg Open, Europe Edition: Good morning. The Fed shouldn’t rush into cutting rates, Christopher Waller says. There’s a similar call for ...
bloomberg.com/news/newsletters/2024-03-28/take-it-easy-the-bloomberg-open-europe-edition
Sam Bankman-Fried is going to jail for 25 years. His victims are moving on, but it isn’t always easy.
marketwatch.com/story/sam-bankman-fried-is-going-to-jail-for-25-years-his-victims-are-moving-on-but-it-isnt-always-easy-a6b8acd2
Serial rapist takes plea deal, gets 10 years: A serial rapist was on Tuesday sentenced to 10 years’ imprisonment as part of a plea deal.
thenassauguardian.com/news/serial-rapist-takes-plea-deal-gets-10-years/article_0df70d24-ebca-11ee-8ca7-7f6f05410c69.html
The Deaths of Effective Altruism: Sam Bankman-Fried is finally facing punishment. Let’s also put his ruinous philosophy on trial.
wired.com/story/deaths-of-effective-altruism/
How Sam Bankman-Fried’s ex-girlfriend helped topple the crypto king: Caroline Ellison and Sam Bankman-Fried were similar in many ways. Both were the children of ...
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Baltimore bridge, port recovery will be ‘very long road’: WASHINGTON, United States (AFP)— Cleanup efforts were set to begin Thursday at the scene of the ...
jamaicaobserver.com/2024/03/28/baltimore-bridge-port-recovery-will-be-very-long-road/
SBF sentenced, Worldcoin hit with another ban order and big web3 pre-seed rounds are back
techcrunch.com/2024/03/28/sbf-sentenced-worldcoin-hit-with-another-ban-order-and-big-web3-pre-seed-rounds-are-back/
Will citizenship issue be advanced this term?: The Bahamas has faced statelessness and citizenship issues for generations.
thenassauguardian.com/opinion/editorials/will-citizenship-issue-be-advanced-this-term/article_1372c764-e7d0-11ee-bcd5-971fe91defc6.html
The Download: the future of AI moviemaking, and what to know about plug-in hybrids
technologyreview.com/2024/03/28/1090277/the-download-the-future-of-ai-moviemaking-and-what-to-know-about-plug-in-hybrids/
Kofhe Goodman seeks constitutional relief: Convicted murderer Kofhe Goodman yesterday listed a litany of complaints that he believes violated his constitutional ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/kofhe-goodman-seeks-constitutional-relief/article_adf17f48-ec8e-11ee-8971-b3cd10ab2e41.html
The List - 9 Crypto Craze Moments: From record-breaking NFT sales to pizza purchases using Bitcoin: Nine key crypto moments.
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FTX fraudster SBF: It won't be 110 years in prison, but maybe for life: Up to 110 years in prison for fraudsters Bankman-Fried says the law. The authority ...
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SUMMER: Baltimore to the Bahamas for only $281 roundtrip: Summer flights from Baltimore to the Bahamas for only $281 roundtrip with Delta Air Lines.
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URCA tells mobile providers to build opt-out feature for ads by text: The Bahamas Telecommunications Company Limited (BTC) and Cable Bahamas Limited/Be Aliv ...
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SAC wins fourth straight BAISS title: It took over an hour after the three-day meet ended before the results were ready, creating a nervous moment for athletes ...
thenassauguardian.com/sports/sac-wins-fourth-straight-baiss-title/article_8dd14f78-df13-11ee-901b-ef610b2be8d5.html
Boston to the Bahamas for only $258 roundtrip: Cheap flights from Boston to the Bahamas for only $258 roundtrip with American Airlines.
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Holland America: 2 crew deaths after 'incident' on Bahamas cruise ship : Investigation underway after two crew members die in the engineering space aboard a ...
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Gibson appeal dismissed: The Court of Appeal on Thursday unanimously refused an appeal aimed at stopping a former defendant from testifying in the trial of Long ...
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Bahamian indicted in the US for human smuggling: A Bahamian man, Vandrick Smith, who is allegedly involved in a human smuggling organization that attempted to ...
thenassauguardian.com/news/bahamian-indicted-in-the-us-for-human-smuggling/article_1fe809f4-ebc8-11ee-b9de-6b210ff43e0d.html
Russell: Sewage backup at Arawak Cay not only caused by vendors: Rodney Russell, president of the Arawak Cay Conch, Fish, Vegetables and Food Vendors Association ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/russell-sewage-backup-at-arawak-cay-not-only-caused-by-vendors/article_e90a256e-ebb5-11ee-85d6-bf97958b5497.html
Sam Bankman-Fried faces decades in jail as prosecutors plug crypto loophole: In the waning days of 2022, a month after the collapse of FTX, federal prosecutors ...
thestar.com.my/tech/tech-news/2024/03/27/sam-bankman-fried-faces-decades-in-jail-as-prosecutors-plug-crypto-loophole
Taylor Swift, Travis Kelce jet off to Bahamas on romantic getaway: Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce were spotted enjoying some downtime in a break from their busy ...
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Crypto Venture Capital Funds Under Pressure to Produce Returns: Judging by a record Bitcoin rally that fueled a $1 trillion jump in the digital-asset market this ...
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To protect consumers, URCA reviewing BPL's glide path strategy: The Utilities Regulation and Competition Authority (URCA) in an upcoming review of Bahamas Power ...
thenassauguardian.com/business/to-protect-consumers-urca-reviewing-bpls-glide-path-strategy/article_6ad1ecdc-eae2-11ee-b6ee-d3e9d6c09a28.html
PM offers Botswana expertise on cryto: Prime Minister Philip Brave Davis accused the United States of “beating up” on The Bahamas during the fight over the ...
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Corporate sponsors fuel CARIFTA Aquatics: As the eagerly anticipated CARIFTA Aquatics Championships 2024 draws near, the event has already made waves thanks to ...
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