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In a stunning development, Ryan Salame, a former executive at the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, looks to plead guilty to charges linked to the sweeping fraud case against FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Salame’s plea could bring new pressure on Bankman-Fried, who will stand trial on October 3rd.
Ryan Salame’s Guilty Plea and Its Implications for Bankman-Fried
Ryan Salame’s decision to plead guilty is a significant turn of events in the FTX case. A case that has drawn considerable attention from the crypto community. Salame, a key figure in the case, is expected to enter his plea on Thursday, further adding to the legal developments surrounding the high-profile trial. Already, other high-profile execs in the defunct company, including, Caroline Ellison, Gary Wang, and Nishad Singh, have pleaded guilty.
This move could intensify the legal pressure on Sam Bankman-Fried, charged with fraud concerning the collapse of FTX. Bankman-Fried has not pleaded guilty to the charges against him. He will stand trial on October 3rd. The crypto industry and legal observers will be observing with keen eyes, the outcome of this trial. This is because it could have significant implications for the future of cryptocurrency trading and regulation.
Read More: FTX Founder Battles Prosecutors’ Evidence in Fraud Trial
Ongoing Investigation into Salame’s Connections to Michelle Bond’s Congressional Campaign
In addition to the fraud case, Salame has also been under federal investigation since July due to allegations of potential campaign finance law violations tied to his involvement with Michelle Bond’s congressional campaign.
According to reports, the focus of this investigation has been to ascertain whether Salame and Bond illegally circumvented federal limits on campaign contributions for Bond’s 2022 campaign.
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