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From crypto king to convicted fraudster: Sam Bankman-Fried’s spectacular fall from grace

The once-hailed ‘boy wonder’ of the crypto industry rose to prominence after founding trading firm Alameda Research in 2017 at the age of 25. So what went wrong? Bevan Hurley looks back at Bankman-Fried’s remarkable rise – and even more dramatic fall as he begins his 25-year prison sentence

The Independent UK

Sam Bankman-Fried wants to throw FTX lawyers under the bus when he takes the stand, per court filing

The defense also plans to prompt Bankman-Fried to testify about common practices in the crypto industry as well as why he pushed for the Bahamas to oversee FTX's bankruptcy.

Fortune

One dead and four missing after British cargo ship sinks in North Sea

British-flagged Verity and Bahamas-flagged Polesie collided early on Tuesday morning off the coast of Germany, authorities say

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Sam Bankman-Fried pushed for $30 million Bahamas penthouse despite concern from FTX colleagues it would be ‘ostentatious’

Top lieutenant Nishad Singh testified that the FTX founder liked the apartment because he "is a fan of views."

Fortune

Sam Bankman-Fried on trial: Fallen crypto king faces 110 years in prison for alleged FTX fraud

SBF will have to convince a jury that he was ‘just a kid moving too fast in a young industry’ and had no intent to defraud investors in the FTX crypto exchange, a legal expert tells Bevan Hurley ahead of fraud trial in Manhattan

The Independent UK

FTX sues Sam Bankman-Fried's parents for 'siphoning' millions of dollars for their own personal benefit

The lawsuit alleges that Bankman and Fried received $1,200 hotel rooms, Bahamas property, and a cameo in a Super Bowl commercial.

Fortune

Johnny Depp says the only time he feels ‘normal’ is on his private island

The actor said his island in the Bahamas was a ‘safe place where you can escape the scrutiny and the interest of others’

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Fishery vessel will try to pull free cruise ship with 206 people on board in Greenland

A fishery vessel will attempt to use the high tide to pull free a Bahamas-flagged Norwegian cruise ship carrying 206 people that has run aground in northwestern Greenland

The Independent UK

Bahamas introduces bills to legalize marijuana for medical and religious purposes

The government of the Bahamas has unveiled several bills aimed at legalizing marijuana for medical and religious purposes, joining other Caribbean nations that have taken similar steps

The Independent UK

Fraudster Billy McFarland says $500 tickets for Fyre Festival II have already sold out

McFarland was jailed over his role in the original catastrophic music festival in the Bahamas.

Fortune

US Coast Guard rescues man who was stranded for 3 days on an island in the Bahamas

The U.S. Coast Guard says it rescued a 64-year-old man whose sailboat became disabled and who spent three days stranded on an island in the Bahamas

The Independent UK

Chris DeMarco, Bahamas National Team earn chance to qualify for 2024 Paris Olympics

While Steve Kerr is preparing Team USA for the FIBA World Cup, another member of his coaching staff is on the sideline for the Bahamian National Team this summer.

USA Today Sports Media Group

The Bahamas had a super fun celebration after winning an Olympic basketball qualifying tournament

This was HISTORIC for the Bahamas.

USA Today Sports Media Group

Take a Look at This 3D LED Display Welcoming Guests to a Bahamas Port

Two new LED video displays at Nassau’s international cruise gateway Nassau Cruise Port (NCP) are wowing visitors.

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A Bahamas Medical School Uses AV-over-IP for Collaborative Learning

Extron NAV Pro AV Over IP solutions tie all the AV together.

The Independent UK

Chilling text shows Lindsay Shiver telling lover and ‘hitman’ to ‘kill’ husband in Bahamas murder plot

The 36-year-old mother of three admitted during a police interrogation to sending her lover and alleged hitman the text along with photos of estranged husband Robert Shiver, court documents show

The Independent UK

College football star reportedly helped wife post bail after arrest for hitman plot to kill him

All three of the accused were granted emergency bail on 1 August

The Independent UK

American mother-of-three arrested in Bahamas over alleged plot to kill ex-football star husband

Lindsay Shiver, 26, is accused of hiring a hitman to kill her husband

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Fruit salad like you've never had it

With hunks of tropical fruit and fresh-grated ginger, this salad is vacation in a bowl

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Owner of Albany, Lake Nona golf communities charged with insider trading

The Tavistock Group, founded by Lewis, owns Lake Nona in Orlando and Albany in the Bahamas.

The Guardian - UK

What is Tottenham Hotspur billionaire Joe Lewis accused of?

Joe Lewis has been accused of 16 counts of securities fraud in the US. We examine the allegations through the companies he invested in

The Independent UK

The 14 pinkest Barbiecore destinations where you can stay in a real life Dreamhouse

From blush palaces to pastel poolsides, channel the Barbie aesthetic at these Dreamhouse-style stays

Daily Mirror

Lionel Messi enjoys final days of holiday with wife before Inter Miami unveiling

The Argentinian forward and his young family have been enjoying a break in the Bahamas before they head to their new home in Miami, following their time in Paris

Daily Mirror

Shark expert says Cameron Robbins' remains 'may never be found' after he jumped off boat

Baseball star Cameron Robbins' remains may never be found after he jumped off a boat during a graduation trip in the Bahamas, shark expert Kevin McMurray has claimed

Daily Mirror

Cameron Robbins body 'could have been eaten by Jaws shark,' says expert

Shark expert Kevin McMurray believes teen baseball star and recent high school graduate Cameron Robbins may have been eaten by a shark — but not just any shark: one straight out of 'Jaws'

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