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<p>The post <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org/news/sam-bankman-fried-on-trial-the-enigma-of-fiat-accounting-unveiled/">Sam Bankman-Fried’s Fraud Trial: Will ‘fiat@’ Be His Final Downfall?</a> appeared first on <a rel="nofollow" href="https://coinpedia.org">Coinpedia Fintech News</a></p> 
<p>The atmosphere in the courtroom was electric as the second day of <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/sam-bankman-fried-trial-sbf-wont-face-death-penalty-lawyers-push-to-exclude-testimony-from-ftx-users/">Sam Bankman-Fried</a>‘s trial came about in lower Manhattan. The term ‘fiat@’ took center stage, attracting the keen interest of all present as it was the heart of the case against the FTX founder. </p> 
<p>Lawyers from both sides presented their arguments on how they view this term, to a packed house that included a mix of crypto investors, journalists, and even the controversial figure, Martin Shkreli.</p> 
<p>Here’s what happened. </p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="prosecution-speaks-accusations-fly">Prosecution Speaks, Accusations Fly</h2> 
<p>Assistant U.S. Attorney Thane Rehn began the proceedings with a vigorous attack, portraying Bankman-Fried as a mastermind of deception. Rehn alleged that the ‘fiat@’ entry in FTX’s internal records was a deliberate ploy to divert funds directly from <a href="https://coinpedia.org/uncategorized/ftx-price-analysis-whats-the-future-of-ftt-token-is-it-worth-investing/">FTX</a> into a bank account owned by the sister trading firm, Alameda Research.</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">Opening statement recap: <br><br>DEFENSE: Cohen took a mild-mannered nonchalant approach with defending SBF. He frequently said “Nothing wrong with that.” It was less convincing than the government’s argument. All of the money is gone and he was supposed to safeguard the assets. The…</p>— Martin Shkreli (e/acc) (@wagieeacc) <a href="https://twitter.com/wagieeacc/status/1709630027543814228?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a>
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<p>The prosecution argues that these diverted funds were spent as Bankman-Fried pleased, on anything from real estate to political donations.</p> 
<h2 class="wp-block-heading" id="putting-up-the-defences">Putting Up the Defences </h2> 
<p>In reply, Bankman-Fried’s attorney, <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/ftx-lagal-saga-jury-selection-controversy-fuels-fire-in-doj-vs-bankman-fried-showdown/">Mark Cohen</a>, argued that ‘fiat@’ has been misinterpreted. According to Cohen, this accounting term represented a loan from FTX to Alameda Research. He asserted that Bankman-Fried made these decisions in “good faith,” reflecting a startup’s chaotic but reasonable operations in a volatile market.</p> 
<p>Observers at the trial found the prosecution’s narrative more straightforward to follow than the defense’s more complex story. One observer noted that while the prosecution’s tale might easily appeal to a “non-crypto audience,” the defense’s story revealed layers of complexity that only veterans would clearly understand.</p> 
<p>Also Read: <a href="https://coinpedia.org/news/potential-outcomes-in-the-high-profile-trial-of-ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-experts-debate/">Potential Outcomes in the High-Profile Trial of FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried – Experts Debate</a></p> 
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<p>Adding another layer of intrigue, Martin Shkreli, the disgraced former pharmaceutical executive convicted for securities fraud, was in the room. His appearance has led to further speculation and interest, even likening the trial to “the OJ case for startups, finance, VC, crypto.”</p> 
<p>Shkreli expressed doubt about the defense’s ability to free Bankman-Fried from allegations of securities fraud, emphasizing that the explanation hinges on complex margin loans—a topic he predicts the jury might find too confusing to navigate.</p> 
<p>According to Shkreli, the jury will seek “the big picture,” and he argues that the defense has created a “small opening” for Bankman-Fried.&nbsp;</p> 
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   <p lang="en" dir="ltr">This is not an arc. Im focused on software development and am constantly programming.<br><br>But this SBF case is very unique and personal. There are dozens of stories I can’t tell and for whatever reason I will be glued to this until it’s over. It’s like the OJ case for startups,… <a href="https://t.co/mRGiGwCi8T">https://t.co/mRGiGwCi8T</a></p>— Martin Shkreli (e/acc) (@wagieeacc) <a href="https://twitter.com/wagieeacc/status/1709633908566798512?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 4, 2023</a>
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<p>Tomorrow’s proceedings loom, with all eyes on how the two narratives evolve and whether the mysterious ‘fiat@’ will be the downfall or the redemption of Bankman-Fried.</p> 
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