Samuel Benjamin Bankman-Fried[2] (born March 5, 1992), commonly known as SBF, [3] is an American entrepreneur who was convicted of fraud and related crimes in November 2023.

Sep 26, 2025 · Even after crypto’s 2022 decline, Bankman-Fried was worth $16 billion that November. Despite his wealth, aspects of SBF’s life were decidedly casual. He almost always wore a T-shirt and …

Until Wednesday, SBF was locked up on the fourth floor of the Brooklyn jail, a section used for high-profile inmates.

Feb 16, 2026 · Sam Bankman-Fried, who is currently serving a 25-year sentence for the FTX scam, alleged on Wednesday that the Justice Department under Joe Biden threatened key defense …

May 26, 2025 · Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. If nothing changes, he'll serve less than 21.

Oct 3, 2025 · SBF was not yet 30 when he became one of the world’s youngest billionaires. He was the cherubic face of a flourishing alternative financial system poised to upend the world economy.

3 days ago · SBF has fired back while in prison ahead of his trial, claiming that FTX was solvent but the company’s legal team bungled the bankruptcy to gain from restructuring.

Nov 4, 2025 · SBF was convicted in November 2023 of seven criminal counts for fraud against customers of FTX and lenders to the hedge fund Alameda Research.

Mar 27, 2025 · US News SBF moved to Oklahoma prison from NYC lockup after unauthorized Tucker Carlson interview By Ben Kochman and Emily Crane

Mar 28, 2024 · SBF stole billions of customers money, lied in court, and only got a 25 year sentence. Ross Ulbricht created a website and is still serving 2 life sentences in prison.