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Ryan Salame reportedly considering guilty plea in FTX case

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  • Former FTX Digital Markets co-CEO Ryan Salame discusses potential criminal charges tied to FTX’s bankruptcy with federal prosecutors.
  • Salame had reportedly agreed in October to cooperate with authorities and testify against SBF.
  • Documents reveal that Salame claimed FTX transferred customer funds to Alameda Research to cover financial losses.

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Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, is reportedly engaged in discussions with federal prosecutors concerning potential criminal charges linked to FTX’s bankruptcy. Citing individuals familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that Salame might soon confess to breaking campaign contribution regulations as part of a plea deal, possibly as early as next month. It’s … Read more

Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, is reportedly engaged in discussions with federal prosecutors concerning potential criminal charges linked to FTX’s bankruptcy.

Citing individuals familiar with the matter, Bloomberg reported that Salame might soon confess to breaking campaign contribution regulations as part of a plea deal, possibly as early as next month. It’s worth noting that he had allegedly agreed last October to cooperate with authorities and potentially testify against SBF.

While Salame’s legal situation progresses, it’s important to highlight that he has not yet faced prosecution concerning the FTX bankruptcy. If he followed this reported course of action, Salame would become the fourth former FTX executive to plead guilty in the ongoing legal saga. Notable witnesses in the US government’s case against SBF include Gary Wang, Caroline Ellison, and Nishad Singh, who have already entered guilty pleas.

Key insights emerged from documents filed in a Bahamian court on December 14. In these documents, Ryan Salame asserted that FTX Digital Markets had moved customer funds to its sister company, Alameda Research, on November 9. The reason provided was to “cover Alameda’s financial losses.” However, Salame admitted that customers had not authorized or agreed upon the transfer, raising questions about its legality.

In April of this year, the FBI reportedly searched Ryan Salame, indicating the escalation of investigations into the matter. Federal prosecutors based in Manhattan scrutinized Salame’s actions in July. Specifically, they are looking into alleged breaches of campaign finance rules, which could have substantial legal consequences.

These developments present a unique twist in the ongoing FTX case, as the potential confession by Salame adds another layer of complexity to an already intricate legal situation. As the legal proceedings progress, the outcome of Salame’s reported discussions with federal prosecutors remains uncertain, leaving many to monitor how this could impact the wider FTX saga closely.

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