Just-In: Ex-FTX Ryan Salame To Begin Prison Sentence on Oct 11, Court Rules

As a seasoned crypto investor who has weathered numerous market storms, I can’t help but feel a sense of déjà vu as Ryan Salame prepares to resume his prison sentence. The implosion of FTX, one of the most significant events in our industry’s history, left many of us with heavy losses and a lingering sense of unease.


Ryan Salame, former co-CEO of FTX Digital Markets, will resume his prison term on October 11th. A U.S. court has approved the government’s petition to advance the date for Salame’s surrender. Following the collapse of FTX, users experienced significant financial losses, prompting regulatory bodies to take a series of actions in response.

Ryan Salame to Resume Prison Sentence Two Days Earlier 

In a U.S. court ruling, the government’s request for an earlier surrender date for Ryan Salame, a former FTX Market executive, was approved. The new date is set for October 11, as opposed to the initial expected resumption of his prison sentence on October 13. Salame received a 7.5-year sentence after admitting guilt in connection with a conspiracy related to unlicensed money transmitting activities and other offenses.

In my analysis, I’d like to highlight an update from a court hearing on September 12th. The prosecution brought up that October 13th falls on a Sunday, leading them to propose a shift in the start date for the imprisonment of the former executive to Friday, October 11th instead. This new jail term commencement has been delayed due to a 45-day extension requested by the embattled executive following a dog bite incident on his face. According to his legal team, this extension was necessary to accommodate an urgent surgical procedure and subsequent treatment.

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2024-09-13 01:17