Caroline Ellison is the former CEO of Alameda Research, the trading firm affiliated with Sam Bankman-Fried’s FTX. In 2022, Ellison pleaded guilty to fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy charges.
Prior to FTX’s collapse, Ellison was named on Forbes 30 Under 30 list for 2022.
Caroline Ellison in the News
Interviews with Caroline Ellison
- 2023-10-12: Caroline Ellison details SBF's involvement in running Alameda Research
Caroline Ellison FAQ
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Did Caroline Ellison break the law?
Alamedia Research was unable to repay billions of risky loans. As a result, SBF had Ellison funnel over $14 billion from FTX customers by the end of 2022. Ellison also admitted to laundering billions in personal loans for SBF.
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Is Caroline Ellison in jail?
Ellison is still undergoing legal proceedings and has not been sentenced yet. However, like Sam Bankman-Fried, she faces a maximum penalty of 110 years.