The Second Circuit Court of Appeals issued its official judgment mandate on August 4, 2026, formally closing Sam Bankman-Fried’s appeal. This decision confirms the June 12 ruling that upheld his FTX fraud convictions and 25-year prison sentence. This procedural step removes the remaining circuit-court uncertainty for crypto markets and investors. Only one avenue of appeal would now remain for the former FTX CEO.
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