{"id":613506,"date":"2026-06-12T15:56:07","date_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:56:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/Blockchain.News\/news\/sam-bankman-fried-loses-appeal-trump-pardon-request"},"modified":"2026-06-12T15:56:07","modified_gmt":"2026-06-12T15:56:07","slug":"sam-bankman-fried-loses-appeal-trump-pardon-request-looms","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/e-bitco.in\/index.php\/2026\/06\/12\/sam-bankman-fried-loses-appeal-trump-pardon-request-looms\/","title":{"rendered":"Sam Bankman-Fried Loses Appeal, Trump Pardon Request Looms"},"content":{"rendered":"
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Lawrence Jengar<\/a> Jun 12, 2026 15:56<\/span> <\/p>\n

Sam Bankman-Fried\u2019s 25-year fraud conviction upheld by appeals court as he seeks an unlikely Trump pardon. Market implications tied to Solana (SOL).<\/p>\n

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Sam Bankman-Fried\u2019s legal troubles deepened this week as the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit upheld his fraud conviction and 25-year prison sentence. The decision, announced on June 12, 2026, reinforces the original verdict tied to the collapse of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, which imploded in November 2022 under allegations of multibillion-dollar mismanagement of customer funds.<\/p>\n

The three-judge panel unanimously determined that the government\u2019s case against Bankman-Fried was, in their words, \u201cconservatively stated, robust.\u201d Circuit Judge Barrington Parker pointed out Bankman-Fried\u2019s duplicity, stating that he publicly reassured customers about fund safety while using those same funds for personal luxuries, political donations, and speculative investments.<\/p>\n

Pardon Gambit Faces Long Odds<\/h2>\n

Despite the court’s decision, Bankman-Fried is pursuing an alternative route to overturn his conviction: a presidential pardon. Earlier this month, he formally submitted a clemency request to former U.S. President Donald Trump, who returned to office in 2025. Bankman-Fried has publicly expressed hope for a pardon but faces steep challenges. Trump previously stated in January that he had no plans to grant a pardon, and the White House reiterated that position last week. <\/p>\n

However, Trump\u2019s pardon history leaves a sliver of hope. In January 2025, he pardoned Silk Road founder Ross Ulbricht, who had been serving two life sentences. Ulbricht\u2019s use of Bitcoin as the Silk Road marketplace\u2019s primary payment system created long-lasting ripples in crypto regulation and adoption.<\/p>\n

Solana<\/a>‘s Ties to FTX and Market Impact<\/h2>\n

The FTX saga continues to cast a shadow over Solana (SOL), a blockchain ecosystem where FTX and Alameda Research were early and influential backers. Alameda accumulated substantial SOL holdings and heavily promoted Solana-based projects. After FTX\u2019s collapse, these holdings spooked the market, leading to sharp declines in SOL\u2019s price, which fell from over $30 in early November 2022 to single-digit lows within weeks.<\/p>\n

As of June 12, 2026, SOL is trading at $67.42, a substantial recovery from its post-FTX lows. However, concerns persist about asset liquidations from the FTX bankruptcy estate, particularly as Solana tokens remain a significant portion of the estate’s crypto holdings. Any unexpected sales could trigger renewed volatility in SOL\u2019s price.<\/p>\n

Looking Ahead<\/h2>\n

The appeals court decision solidifies Bankman-Fried\u2019s conviction, narrowing his legal options. Meanwhile, his pardon request remains a long shot, with no indication of White House support. For the broader crypto market, the FTX fallout continues to unfold, particularly through ongoing asset liquidations. Traders in Solana and related assets should remain vigilant for any updates on bankruptcy proceedings, as these could directly influence SOL\u2019s price trajectory.<\/p>\n

Image source: Shutterstock<\/i><\/span> Source<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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