Silicon Valley's "effective altruism" and "effective accelerationism" only give a thin philosophical veneer to the industry's same old impulses. Originally published on November 25, 2023.

The Justice Department's interest in Binance isn't just "FUD" anymore. Originally published on November 21, 2023.

Two crypto firms emerge from bankruptcy, and a Bored Ape party turns out even worse than it sounds. Originally published on November 9, 2023.

From billions of mysterious Tethers to the apparent identity theft of Thai sex workers, many questions remain about what happened at Bankman-Fried's crypto empire. Originally published on November 14, 2023.

Jurors spent less than five hours deliberating before returning the verdict. Originally published on November 2, 2023.

Bankman-Fried comes off as sullen and cagey in his cross-examination in front of the jury. Originally published on November 1, 2023.

Taking the stand before the jury for the first time, Sam Bankman-Fried recounts familiar events we've heard described by previous witnesses, but gives a very different version of those stories. Originally published on October 30, 2023.

After a few other brief witnesses, it was time for the main event — or, at least, a preview of it. Originally published on October 29, 2023.

I'm taking this show on the road to hear Sam Bankman-Fried testify in person. Originally published on October 26, 2023.

Is the defense team doing as poorly as it looks, or do they have a trick up their sleeves? Originally published on October 19, 2023.

Sam Bankman-Fried's direct messages to a journalist about "unethical shit" were admitted as evidence, much to the dismay of his legal team. Originally published on October 19, 2023.

The defense team finally scores a few points, and cell phone records reveal Bankman-Fried's extensive influence tour in Manhattan. Originally published on October 18, 2023.

Singh testified that Bankman-Fried pressured him into trying to dig FTX out of a hole he didn't even know about until the very end. Originally published on October 17, 2023.

BlockFi's CEO testifies that the company wouldn't have loaned to Alameda Research if they had any idea what was really going on. Originally published October 14, 2023.

Recordings of the now infamous all-hands meeting capture Caroline Ellison admitting to conspiring with Sam Bankman-Fried to misappropriate FTX customer funds. Originally published on October 13, 2023.

"Alternate" balance sheets, bribes, Saudi financing, and a painfully intertwined personal and professional life were among the topics described by Sam Bankman-Fried's former employee and girlfriend. Originally published on October 12, 2023.

Caroline Ellison testifies about Sam Bankman-Fried's appetite for risk, involvement in Alameda Research, and even his presidential aspirations. Originally published on October 10, 2023.

The jury got a taste of code review as they examined a falsified "insurance fund" and the infamous FTX → Alameda Research "backdoor". Originally published on October 9, 2023.

Meanwhile, the defense tries to argue that if Sam Bankman-Fried was a criminal, he would've bought a fancier car. Originally published on October 5, 2023.

The death penalty is not on the table, the judge reassured one prospective juror. Originally published on October 5, 2023.

Key witnesses and the likely legal strategies about to unfold in the historic case ahead: United States v. Sam Bankman-Fried. Originally published on October 2, 2023.