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Crypto Legal Roundup: SBF Assets Found, Mashinsky Goes Solo, Washington Bans Crypto ATMs

The past week brought significant developments in cryptocurrency-related legal cases across the United States, ranging from new asset seizures in the FTX case to a former CEO choosing self-representation and a city council taking a firm stance against crypto kiosks. Here is a breakdown of the most consequential events. US Authorities Locate Additional $10 Million […]

Federal courthouse where Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX fraud case was tried and appealed.
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Sam Bankman-Fried Abandons New Trial Bid in Stunning Reversal, Still Fights for New Judge

In a significant legal reversal, convicted FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally withdrawn his request for a new trial. The move, detailed in an April 22, 2026 court filing, comes after the judge overseeing his case questioned whether the disgraced executive had received improper legal help while preparing his motions from prison. Bankman-Fried, however, maintains […]

Sam Bankman-Fried's presidential pardon bid from Donald Trump is denied by the White House.
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Sam Bankman-Fried’s Desperate Pardon Bid Fails as Trump White House Issues Public Denial

Washington, D.C., March 2025: In a definitive blow to his hopes for early release, former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has failed to secure support for a presidential pardon from Donald Trump. The White House has publicly confirmed it does not anticipate granting clemency to the convicted cryptocurrency executive, effectively shutting down a high-profile lobbying effort […]