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Crypto•13 February 2026•

1 min read

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Retrial, Alleges Prosecutorial Misconduct

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Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is reportedly seeking a retrial following his conviction. Bankman-Fried alleges that US prosecutors engaged in misconduct, specifically pressuring witnesses to alter or suppress their testimonies during his criminal trial. He claims new evidence has emerged to support these allegations against officials within the Biden administration’s Department of Justice. This legal development, while significant for Bankman-Fried's personal case, is not anticipated to directly impact the broader cryptocurrency market. Any potential market reaction is expected to be highly localized to FTX-related assets, such as FTT/USD, which already exhibits limited trading volume and relevance.

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