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Bitcoin miners are increasing their focus on AI, tokenized real-world assets (RWAs) have exceeded $43 billion in value, Ripple is expanding its African payments network, and Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal was denied.

US lawmakers have expressed concerns about a potential presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried. He is currently serving a 25-year sentence after being found guilty on seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds.

Two senators introduced a resolution opposing Sam Bankman-Fried's pardon, arguing his 25-year sentence for fraud and money laundering serves justice. His clemency request is pending, with bipartisan opposition in Congress.

Sens. Lummis and Gallego urged Trump not to pardon Sam Bankman-Fried, who was found guilty on seven counts related to defrauding FTX customers, lenders, and investors.

Sam Bankman-Fried was in a New York City lockup when an inmate sent him flirty bikini photos. He described the threat of losing the rare photo as 'horrible' in a sea of male inmates.

An appeals court has upheld the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried in a fraud case related to the collapse of the FTX cryptocurrency exchange. The former FTX Chief Executive was charged with fraud over the exchange's bankruptcy.

Sam Bankman-Fried loses appeal to overturn fraud convictions and prison. If he has no remaining avenues, he would be eligible for release in 2044.

The Second Circuit Court of Appeal upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal convictions for fraud related to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The court rejected his claims of judicial bias and insufficient evidence to prove FTX's insolvency, affirming the 25-year prison sentence and $11 billion forfeiture.

A federal appeals court upheld Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence, confirming the 2023 trial's fairness and the strength of the government's evidence. The court found he defrauded customers and investors of billions by misusing FTX customer funds for personal expenses and falsifying records.

A federal appeals court upheld the fraud conviction of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, affirming his 25-year prison sentence. The court found evidence showed he used customer funds for personal expenses and falsified records, leading to over $11 billion in losses for customers, investors, and lenders.

Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal was denied, maintaining his fraud conviction. He has applied for a pardon from President Trump as his remaining option to avoid prison.

Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX lost his appeal against a criminal conviction for fraud and conspiracy charges. The court upheld his conviction, rejecting his legal challenge.

Sam Bankman-Fried submitted a pardon request to the Department of Justice, but the White House states his chances remain slim. The request follows his 2023 conviction for fraud related to FTX, and President Donald Trump has indicated no plans to grant clemency.

Sam Bankman-Fried has formally applied for a presidential pardon, following months of courting former President Donald Trump through public compliments and interviews. Trump previously stated he would not pardon Bankman-Fried, who is serving a 25-year prison sentence, though he has pardoned other white-collar criminals. Bankman-Fried's FTX held investments in companies like SpaceX and Robinhood, some of which have significantly increased in value.

Sam Bankman-Fried has formally applied for a pardon. The FTX CEO was sentenced for fraud in 2024.

Sam Bankman-Fried has applied for a pardon from Trump. The article provides a link to the original report and Hacker News discussion.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried has formally filed for a pardon from President Trump. President Trump previously ruled out a pardon for Bankman-Fried, but the FTX founder has applied for one regardless.

Sam Bankman-Fried, former leader of crypto platform FTX, who is serving a 25-year sentence, has applied for a pardon. The request was officially submitted on Monday.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the FTX founder, has applied for a presidential pardon from Trump after bankrolling Democrats and losing a $10B fraud case.

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, has filed a formal request for a Trump pardon while serving a 25-year federal prison sentence.

Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, filed a clemency petition with the U.S. Department of Justice seeking a presidential pardon from Donald Trump while serving a 25-year prison sentence for fraud and conspiracy. Trump has publicly rejected the pardon request, and Bankman-Fried is appealing his conviction and sentence.

Sam Bankman-Fried has officially requested a presidential pardon from Trump. The request is the central focus of the article's title.

Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, has applied for a pardon from Trump. He is currently serving a 25-year sentence, which was assigned in 2024.

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking a presidential pardon from Trump, who stated he has no plans to grant clemency.

Bitcoin's price fell below the 'Fire Sale!' valuation band on the Bitcoin Rainbow Chart, reaching levels last seen during the FTX collapse in November 2022. The Fear and Greed Index registered 12, indicating 'Extreme Fear,' as Bitcoin dropped below $62,000 amid concerns over market liquidity and institutional capital shifts.

Celsius founder Alex Mashinsky seeks to have his 12-year crypto fraud sentence vacated, citing a legal conflict involving Sam Bankman-Fried.

Dan Loeb, a hedge-fund veteran known for boardroom conflicts and investment strategies, admits that Sam Bankman-Fried deceived him. The article highlights Loeb's acknowledgment of being misled by the former FTX CEO.

Sam Altman won a court case against Elon Musk, but the article suggests this victory is pyrrhic for the public interest. The piece compares the outcome unfavorably to other high-profile legal cases like those of Elizabeth Holmes and Sam Bankman-Fried, arguing that supporting either party was morally unsatisfying.

The White House is considering approximately 250 pardons to commemorate America's 250th birthday, with individuals such as Sam Bankman-Fried and a developer of Samourai Wallet hoping for a pardon. The move is seen as a controversial gesture. Trump's administration is behind the potential pardons.

US authorities found an additional $10 million connected to Sam Bankman-Fried, and the former CEO of Celsius changed his legal team. A new law in Washington state bans crypto ATMs.

SushiSwap, a DeFi protocol, has survived multiple challenges including its founder selling his stake and the successor Sam Bankman-Fried being involved in crypto fraud. The token's price has significantly decreased from $23 to $0.20-$0.30. Despite this, SushiSwap is still operating across 40+ chains.

A judge stated that a new trial for Sam Bankman-Fried would be a significant waste of the court’s time. The comment highlights judicial skepticism about the necessity of further legal proceedings in the case.

A judge denied Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, calling it a waste of court resources and accusing him of promoting wild conspiracies. Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison for orchestrating a major financial fraud, claimed new evidence could exonerate him but the judge dismissed the motion as a last-ditch effort.

A judge dismissed Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, rejecting his claims that potential witnesses faced government threats and retaliation as 'wildly conspiratorial.' The FTX founder's bid to overturn his conviction was denied, reinforcing the court's stance against his allegations.

A federal judge denied Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, dismissing it as an attempt to 'rescue his reputation.' The decision upholds the conviction of the former FTX CEO.

U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan denied Sam Bankman-Fried's request for a new trial, dismissing his claims as 'wildly conspiratorial.' An appeal remains pending.

Sam Bankman-Fried was convicted of orchestrating a major financial fraud linked to the collapse of the crypto-exchange FTX. A judge has denied his request for a new trial following the conviction.

A U.S. soldier was arrested for allegedly placing a $400,000 insider bet on Polymarket related to a potential Maduro raid. Tether executed its largest enforcement freeze to date, and Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) filed a new trial bid.

Sam Bankman-Fried, the disgraced FTX founder, has withdrawn his motion for a new trial and denied allegations of ghostwriting. His parents are reportedly seeking a pardon from President Donald Trump in private discussions.