FTX 前執行長 Sam Bankman-Fried 對定罪、判決提出上訴

FTX 前執行長 Sam Bankman-Fried 對因欺詐和共謀指控而被判處 25 年徒刑提出上訴。曾經在加密世界備受尊崇的班克曼-弗里德 (Bankman-Fried) 目睹了 FTX 在 2022 年底的崩潰，導致挪用客戶資金用於風險投資和個人開支的行為被曝光。現在面臨破產程序，班克曼-弗里德堅稱自己無罪，與可用於客戶償還的資產的說法相矛盾。與其他面臨法律審查的加密貨幣高管一樣，此案凸顯了人們對加密貨幣行業問責和監管的更廣泛擔憂。

Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried Lodges Appeal Against Conviction and Sentence

FTX 前執行長 Sam Bankman-Fried Lodges 對定罪和判刑提出上訴

New York, NY - In a significant development in the ongoing saga surrounding the collapse of FTX, former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried has filed an appeal against his fraud convictions and the 25-year prison sentence imposed upon him. Bankman-Fried, 32, was found guilty of seven counts of fraud and conspiracy to launder money in November 2023 and received his sentence in March 2024.

紐約 - FTX 崩潰事件的一個重大進展是，前首席執行官 Sam Bankman-Fried 對他的欺詐定罪和對他判處的 25 年監禁提出上訴。 32 歲的班克曼-弗里德於 2023 年 11 月被判犯有七項欺詐和共謀洗錢罪，並於 2024 年 3 月被判刑。

Bankman-Fried, once hailed as a visionary in the cryptocurrency industry, faced a barrage of allegations that led to the spectacular downfall of FTX, which was once valued at $32 billion. Amidst a broader cryptocurrency market downturn, FTX filed for bankruptcy after it emerged that the exchange had been utilizing customer funds to make risky investments through Alameda Research, a hedge fund with close ties to Bankman-Fried.

班克曼-弗里德曾被譽為加密貨幣產業的遠見卓識者，但他面臨一系列指控，導致一度估值 320 億美元的 FTX 轟然倒塌。在加密貨幣市場普遍低迷的背景下，FTX 申請破產，因為該交易所一直利用客戶資金透過 Alameda Research（與 Bankman-Fried 關係密切的對沖基金）進行風險投資。

The misuse of funds extended to lavish personal expenditures, including substantial political donations, luxury vehicles, properties in the Bahamas, and high-profile celebrity endorsements. These revelations ignited widespread demand from customers for the return of their funds, exposing a substantial financial shortfall.

資金的濫用延伸到了奢侈的個人支出，包括大量的政治捐款、豪華車輛、巴哈馬的房產以及高調的名人代言。這些爆料引發了客戶普遍要求返還資金，暴露了巨大的財務缺口。

During his sentencing hearing, Bankman-Fried expressed remorse, stating, "I am sorry about what happened at every stage." However, Judge Lewis Kaplan dismissed Bankman-Fried's apologies as insincere. Prosecutors had initially sought a 40-50 year prison sentence, while the defense team had urged for a more lenient six-year sentence.

在量刑聽證會上，班克曼-弗里德表達了悔意，他說：“我對每個階段發生的事情感到抱歉。”然而，劉易斯·卡普蘭法官駁回了班克曼-弗里德的道歉，認為其不真誠。檢察官最初尋求 40 至 50 年監禁，而辯護團隊則敦促更寬鬆的 6 年監禁。

Throughout his trial, Bankman-Fried maintained his innocence and took the stand in his own defense, an uncommon and often perilous tactic. The testimonies of key figures in his inner circle, including his on-again, off-again girlfriend and Alameda Research CEO Caroline Ellison, played a pivotal role in establishing the prosecution's case. Ellison, serving as the prosecution's primary witness, provided crucial evidence that solidified the charges against Bankman-Fried.

在整個審判過程中，班克曼-弗里德堅稱自己無罪，並出庭為自己辯護，這是一種不常見且往往很危險的策略。他的核心圈子裡的關鍵人物的證詞，包括他分分合合的女朋友和阿拉米達研究公司首席執行官卡羅琳·埃里森(Caroline Ellison)，在檢方立案過程中發揮了關鍵作用。艾里森作為檢方的主要證人，提供了關鍵證據，證實了對班克曼-弗里德的指控。

As Bankman-Fried embarks on a potentially protracted appellate process, the bankruptcy proceedings of FTX continue to unfold in a complex and contentious manner. The former CEO has maintained that assets are available to reimburse customer deposits, a claim challenged by FTX's newly appointed CEO, who has characterized Bankman-Fried's perceptions as delusional. The prospect of customers recouping their losses remains uncertain.

隨著 Bankman-Fried 啟動可能曠日持久的上訴程序，FTX 的破產程序繼續以複雜且充滿爭議的方式展開。這位前執行長堅稱資產可以用來償還客戶存款，這一說法遭到了 FTX 新任命的執行長的質疑，他認為 Bankman-Fried 的觀點是妄想。客戶挽回損失的前景仍不確定。

Bankman-Fried's legal woes are indicative of a broader pattern of legal scrutiny within the cryptocurrency industry. Recent cases have included legal actions against Terraform Labs and its former CEO, Do Kwon, in New York City for allegedly misleading investors, and Changpeng Zhao, the former CEO of Binance, who faces potential charges for failing to implement adequate anti-money laundering safeguards at his company.

班克曼-弗里德的法律困境顯示加密貨幣產業內存在更廣泛的法律審查模式。最近的案件包括在紐約對Terraform Labs 及其前首席執行官Do Kwon 提起的法律訴訟，罪名是誤導投資者，以及幣安前首席執行官趙長鵬，他因未能實施足夠的反洗錢保障措施而面臨潛在指控在他的公司。

The ongoing litigation and regulatory scrutiny underscore the nascent and volatile nature of the cryptocurrency ecosystem. As the industry continues to evolve, it remains to be seen how these legal proceedings will shape the future of cryptocurrency and digital assets.

正在進行的訴訟和監管審查凸顯了加密貨幣生態系統的新生和不穩定的性質。隨著產業的不斷發展，這些法律程序將如何塑造加密貨幣和數位資產的未來還有待觀察。