SBF Trial, Day 6: Caroline Ellison Recalls 'The Worst Week of My Life
b"Day 6 of the SBF trial was marked by emotional testimony from Caroline Ellison, who shed tears as she detailed the financial chaos within Alameda and FTX. She also recounted dramatic incidents such as an alleged bribe by Alameda to a Chinese government official, creating accounts using the IDs of Thai prostitutes, and an attempt to raise money by selling FTX shares to a Saudi prince.\\n\\nEllison discussed the financial turmoil that began with the crypto market crash and how it led to desperate actions, allegedly directed by SBF. She revealed the manipulation of balance sheets, the use of FTX customer funds for risky investments, and the ethical compromises made to keep Alameda afloat.\\n\\nThe day also delved into the secretive culture within Alameda and FTX, highlighting the use of disappearing messages on Signal for sensitive discussions, and what was really happening behind the scenes as FTX began to implode.\\xa0\\n\\nCatch up on Unchained\\u2019s previous coverage:\\xa0\\n\\nSam Bankman-Fried Trial: Here\\u2019s Everything That Happened So Far\\n\\nSBF Trial, Day 1: Possible Witnesses Include FTX Insiders, Big Names in Crypto, and SBF\\u2019s Family\\n\\nSBF Trial, Day 2: DOJ Says Sam Bankman-Fried \\u2018Lied\\u2019 While Defense Claims His Actions Were \\u2018Reasonable\\u2019\\n\\nSBF Trial, Day 3: Why a True Believer in FTX Flipped Once He Learned One Fact\\n\\nSBF Trial, Day 4: SBF\\u2019s Lawyers Annoy Judge Kaplan, While Wang Reveals Alameda\\u2019s Special Privileges\\n\\nSBF Trial, Day 5: SBF's Defense Finally Found Its Legs, But Can It Counter Caroline Ellison?\\n\\nDid Sam Bankman-Fried Have Intent to Defraud FTX Investors?\\n\\nHere\\u2019s How Sam Bankman-Fried\\u2019s High-Stakes Trial Could Play Out\\n\\nSBF Trial: How Sam Bankman-Fried\\u2019s Lawyers Might Try and Win His Case\\n\\nThe High-Stakes Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried Begins: What to Expect\\n\\nIn the SBF Case, Elite Corruption Is What\\u2019s Really on Trial\\n\\n\\nLearn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices"