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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Cleared of Second Criminal Trial, Say U.S. Prosecutors

by Quirky Block
31 December 2023
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FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried will not face a second criminal trial, according to U.S. prosecutors. Prosecutors argued for the dismissal of the charges against Bankman-Fried due to concerns regarding the validity of evidence obtained during the investigation. Bankman-Fried was initially charged in 2022 for alleged wash trading and making false statements related to his crypto exchange, FTX. The first criminal trial ended in a mistrial earlier this year, as the jury failed to reach a unanimous verdict on the charges against him. The dismissal of the charges now means that Bankman-Fried will not be subjected to another trial.

The case against Bankman-Fried revolved around accusations of wash trading, a practice where a trader simultaneously buys and sells the same asset to create artificial trading volume. Prosecutors alleged that Bankman-Fried engaged in wash trading to inflate the trading activity on FTX and deceive investors. However, in light of concerns over the evidence gathered, the prosecutors decided not to proceed with a second trial.

While the dismissal of charges may bring some relief to Bankman-Fried, it does not necessarily dispel the cloud of scrutiny surrounding FTX and its founder. The allegations of wash trading and false statements have cast doubt on the integrity of one of the largest crypto exchanges in the world. Investors and users of FTX may still have questions about the practices and transparency of the platform.

Overall, Bankman-Fried’s avoidance of a second trial may alleviate some legal pressure, but the reputation of FTX will likely remain under close scrutiny. It serves as a reminder of the need for transparency and accountability in the cryptocurrency industry, as regulators and investors continue to navigate the evolving landscape.

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