Second Circuit closes Sam Bankman-Fried appeal; FTX convictions and $11B forfeiture stand
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The Second Circuit's mandate formally ending Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal leaves his FTX fraud convictions, 25-year sentence, and $11B forfeiture intact, with the Supreme Court as the only remaining path for review. The closure reduces legal uncertainty around this high-profile crypto failure and reinforces enforcement risk perceptions, but it has limited direct implications for current market structure or liquidity in the near term.
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The U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit on Tuesday formally wrapped up Sam Bankman-Fried's appeal, issuing its mandate after a unanimous June decision rejecting his request for a new trial. Bankman-Fried's seven fraud convictions tied to FTX, his 25-year prison sentence and an $11 billion forfeiture order remain in place. With the appellate process concluded, the U.S. Supreme Court is his only remaining potential path for review.
