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Sam Bankman-Fried is jailed after bail revoked

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2 years ago

August 12, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried, the 31-year-old founder of a cryptocurrency firm, has been ordered to await trial in jail by a US judge following the revocation of his bail.

Arrested on fraud charges last year due to his cryptocurrency company’s collapse, Bankman-Fried was led away in handcuffs from the court while his mother looked on tearfully.

The decision was made after Judge Lewis Kaplan concurred with prosecutors who accused Bankman-Fried of attempting to influence potential witnesses against him.

Despite his denial, Judge Kaplan stated that there was “probable cause to believe that the defendant has attempted to tamper with witnesses at least twice.”

The trial, scheduled for October, will investigate allegations that Bankman-Fried misappropriated funds from his bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to cover property expenses, political donations, and losses at his hedge fund, Alameda Research. Following his arrest, he had been released on a $250 million bond to his parents’ home in Palo Alto, California.

However, after tighter restrictions were placed on him due to his communications and media interactions, prosecutors further requested his incarceration.

The decision followed the surfacing of an article in July by the New York Times, quoting confessional writings from Bankman-Fried’s former girlfriend and former CEO of Alameda, Caroline Ellison.

Prosecutors claimed that Bankman-Fried shared these documents to portray Ellison as a “jilted lover” acting alone and to bolster his media defense. Concerns were raised that this could deter other potential witnesses by exposing them to personal humiliation and reputation damage beyond what would occur in court.

Prosecutors asserted that Bankman-Fried engaged in around 1,000 calls with the press in recent months.

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Australia’s inflation hits 3.8%: Budget decisions under pressure

Australia’s inflation hits 3.8%, raising concerns for households; Dr. Enticott discusses implications for everyday Australians and economic planning.

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1 day ago

February 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

Australia’s inflation hits 3.8%, raising concerns for households; Dr. Enticott discusses implications for everyday Australians and economic planning.

Australia’s inflation has surged to 3.8%, sparking concern for households and businesses. Experts warn that rising prices could threaten financial stability if the government does not act in the upcoming budget.

Dr Steven Enticott from CIA Tax joins Ticker to break down what this inflation spike means for everyday Australians. He also explains why inflation above the Reserve Bank’s target band is particularly significant and how it affects economic planning.

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Wall Street gains momentum amid tech and earnings surge

U.S. stocks rose Monday, driven by Oracle gains, as investors overlooked recent silver and bitcoin losses ahead of earnings week.

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1 day ago

February 3, 2026

Harvey Vargas

U.S. stocks rose Monday, driven by Oracle gains, as investors overlooked recent silver and bitcoin losses ahead of earnings week.

U.S. equities climbed on Monday as Wall Street kicked off a new month of trading. Investors looked past recent losses in silver and bitcoin, with optimism returning to major indices. The S&P 500 rose 0.7%, led by gains in Oracle shares following the company’s announcement to raise up to £50 billion for cloud capacity.

The Dow Jones Industrial Average surged 501 points, while the Nasdaq Composite increased 0.9%. Analysts note that the broader market is showing resilience despite mixed signals from tech and commodities.

More than 100 S&P 500 companies are expected to report earnings this week. Strong growth is predicted, even as some high-profile sell-offs continue to make headlines.

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U.S. dollar weakens while Australian dollar rises amid global market shifts

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5 days ago

January 30, 2026

Harvey Vargas

US dollar weakens as Trump comments; Australian dollar gains from commodity prices and RBA rate hike expectations

The US dollar is coming under pressure as the economy remains strong and President Trump comments on its decline. We explore how this is impacting major currencies around the world and what it means for investors.

Meanwhile, the Australian dollar is benefiting from rising commodity prices and growing expectations of an RBA rate hike. Global investors are increasingly drawn to Australia’s bond market as economic conditions shift.

Currency trading strategies are adapting to this changing landscape, with potential implications for interest rates and international markets. Steve Gopalan from SkandaFX breaks down the trends.

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