Sam Bankman-Fried 對 FTX 詐欺案提起上訴

FTX 創辦人 Sam Bankman-Fried 在截止日期前幾個小時對他因欺詐和共謀指控而被定罪和判刑提出上訴。此舉正值 FTX 的原生代幣 FTT 最近飆升之際，消息傳出後，FTT 上漲了 15%。班克曼-弗里德的上訴將由位於曼哈頓的美國第二巡迴上訴法院的三名法官組成的小組進行審查，但聯邦刑事被告通過上訴推翻定罪的成功率不到 10%。

Sam Bankman-Fried's Desperate Gamble: An Appeal Against Convictions and Sentencing

薩姆·班克曼-弗里德的絕望賭博：對定罪和量刑提出上訴

In a dramatic move just hours before the deadline, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, has filed an appeal against his convictions and sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges. This audacious attempt to overturn a damning verdict comes amidst a recent surge in the value of FTT, FTX's native token, raising questions about the motivations behind SBF's legal maneuverings.

就在截止日期前幾個小時，倒閉的加密貨幣交易所FTX 名譽掃地的創始人Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) 做出了一項戲劇性的舉動，對他因欺詐和共謀指控而被定罪和判刑提出了上訴。這項推翻致命判決的大膽嘗試發生在 FTX 原生代幣 FTT 價值近期飆升之際，引發了人們對 SBF 法律操作背後動機的質疑。

A Glimmer of Hope in a Bleak Legal Landscape

黯淡的法律環境中的一線希望

SBF's legal battle has been a highly publicized spectacle, beginning with his arrest in the Bahamas in November 2022 following the bankruptcy filings of FTX and its sister company, Alameda Research. Federal prosecutors have accused SBF of orchestrating a massive scheme to defraud customers and investors, misusing their funds and misleading them about the true state of their investments.

自 2022 年 11 月 FTX 及其姊妹公司 Alameda Research 申請破產保護後，SBF 在巴哈馬被捕，此起他的法律戰一直備受關注。聯邦檢察官指控 SBF 策劃了一項大規模計劃，欺騙客戶和投資者、濫用他們的資金並誤導他們了解投資的真實狀況。

Last month, after a month-long trial that captivated the crypto industry and beyond, SBF was convicted on seven counts, including wire fraud and securities fraud. The verdict painted a damning picture of a reckless and fraudulent enterprise that crumbled under the weight of its own misdeeds.

上個月，經過為期一個月的審判，引起了加密貨幣行業及其他領域的關注，SBF 被判犯有七項罪名，包括電匯欺詐和證券欺詐。該判決描繪了一個魯莽和欺詐的企業在其自身不當行為的重壓下崩潰的可怕景象。

On March 13th, SBF was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison, three years of supervised release, and a $11 billion forfeiture. Prosecutors hailed the sentence as a victory for justice, while SBF's defense team decried it as excessive.

3 月 13 日，SBF 被判處在聯邦監獄服刑 25 年，監外三年，並沒收 110 億美元。檢察官稱讚這項判決是正義的勝利，而SBF的辯護團隊則譴責這項判決過分。

Appeal and Market Reaction

上訴和市場反應

With his appeal now filed, SBF clings to a slim hope of overturning his convictions. The odds, however, are stacked against him. Statistics reveal that federal criminal defendants have a less than 10% success rate in overturning their convictions through appeals.

現在，SBF 已提出上訴，但他仍抱持推翻定罪的希望。然而，情況對他不利。統計數據顯示，聯邦刑事被告透過上訴推翻定罪的成功率不到10%。

Nevertheless, the news of SBF's appeal has sent shockwaves through the cryptocurrency market, with FTT experiencing a surge of over 15% in value. This surge raises questions about whether investors are interpreting the appeal as a potential lifeline for SBF or as an opportunity to profit from market volatility.

儘管如此，SBF上訴的消息還是震驚了加密貨幣市場，FTT的價值飆升了15%以上。這種激增引發了人們的疑問：投資者是否將這種吸引力解讀為 SBF 的潛在生命線，或是從市場波動中獲利的機會。

Judge's Concerns and SBF's Future

法官的擔憂和 SBF 的未來

During SBF's sentencing, Judge Lewis Kaplan expressed grave concerns about SBF's potential for future wrongdoing, noting his lack of remorse for his crimes. Kaplan characterized SBF's altruistic behavior as insincere, describing it as an "act."

在 SBF 宣判期間，法官劉易斯·卡普蘭 (Lewis Kaplan) 對 SBF 未來可能犯下的不當行為表示嚴重擔憂，並指出他對自己的罪行缺乏悔意。卡普蘭將 SBF 的利他行為描述為不真誠，並將其描述為一種「行為」。

Kaplan's concerns are echoed by many observers, who fear that SBF could pose a threat to society if released prematurely. The judge ordered SBF to be sent to a low or medium-security prison near his parents in Northern California due to the risks associated with his condition, which includes autism. However, SBF has requested to be housed in the Manhattan Detention Center during his appeal process.

卡普蘭的擔憂得到了許多觀察家的認同，他們擔心如果過早釋放 SBF 可能會對社會構成威脅。由於 SBF 的病情（包括自閉症）存在風險，法官下令將 SBF 送往其父母位於北加州附近的一所低級或中級安全監獄。然而，SBF 在上訴過程中要求將其安置在曼哈頓拘留中心。

Co-Conspirators Await Sentencing

同謀等待宣判

While SBF languishes in jail, his previous associates and co-conspirators, some of whom cooperated as witnesses during the trial, have yet to receive their sentences for their fraudulent activities. Their fates will likely hinge on the outcome of SBF's appeal, as their own defenses may be weakened if SBF's convictions are overturned.

雖然 SBF 在監獄中備受煎熬，但他以前的同夥和同謀（其中一些人在審判期間作為證人提供了合作）尚未因欺詐活動而被判刑。他們的命運可能取決於 SBF 上訴的結果，因為如果 SBF 的定罪被推翻，他們自己的辯護可能會被削弱。

Questions Linger

疑問揮之不去

As the legal drama surrounding SBF's appeal unfolds, many questions remain unanswered. Will the 2nd Circuit U.S. Court of Appeals uphold SBF's convictions? Will SBF's appeal provide any new insights into the collapse of FTX and Alameda? And most importantly, what does the future hold for SBF and the victims of his alleged crimes?

隨著圍繞 SBF 上訴的法律戲劇的展開，許多問題仍未得到解答。美國第二巡迴上訴法院會維持 SBF 的定罪嗎？ SBF的上訴能否為FTX和Alameda的崩潰提供新的見解？最重要的是，SBF 及其涉嫌犯罪的受害者的未來會如何？

Only time will tell if SBF's appeal will succeed or if he will ultimately serve his sentence for the audacious fraud that brought down one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world.

只有時間才能證明 SBF 的上訴是否會成功，或者他是否最終會因為導致世界上最大的加密貨幣交易所之一倒閉的大膽欺詐而服刑。