A Washington D.C. townhouse previously linked to defunct cryptocurrency exchange, FTX, and its former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, may soon find itself under new ownership. According to a recent posting on Realtor.com, the property is now listed as “contingent,” suggesting that an offer has been accepted, though the transaction has not yet been finalized. The townhouse, located near the U.S. Capitol building, was reportedly owned by Guarding Against Pandemics, a nonprofit organization established by Gabriel Bankman-Fried, the brother of the former FTX CEO.
This development follows the collapse of FTX and the criminal charges filed against Sam Bankman-Fried. U.S. authorities have been investigating assets tied to the crypto exchange and its former CEO, including those used for political donations. Bankman-Fried is set to face two criminal trials in October 2023 and March 2024 on charges including allegations of campaign finance law violations.
The listing of the D.C. property at $3 million raises questions about who the potential buyer or buyers may be and what role the money behind the sale could play in FTX’s ongoing bankruptcy case in the District of Delaware. Gabriel Bankman-Fried reportedly stepped down from his position as executive director of Guarding Against Pandemics in November 2022.
This unfolding story comes amid a backdrop of skepticism towards crypto exchanges following the collapse of FTX. The extent to which users can trust these platforms and the security measures they provide is certainly open for discussion. As regulatory scrutiny increases, the handling of digital assets and the protection of user funds have become paramount concerns for the crypto community.
Overall, the potential sale of the Washington D.C. property linked to Sam Bankman-Fried and FTX serves as yet another chapter in the ongoing saga surrounding the defunct crypto exchange and its former CEO. The implications of this sale and its impact on FTX’s ongoing bankruptcy case remain to be seen as the crypto community continues to grapple with issues of trust and security in the wake of the exchange’s collapse.
Source: Cointelegraph
