US Senate unanimously adopts resolution opposing clemency for SBF
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The US Senate has adopted a resolution opposing executive clemency for former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, the convicted crypto executive behind one of the industry’s largest collapses. The Senate has agreed by unanimous consent to the simple resolution (S. Res. 772), with a nonbinding measure stating that Bankman-Fried should not receive executive clemency, according to a Wednesday X post by the Senate Press Gallery. The resolution affirms the Senate’s commitment to the rule of law and the integrity of the US financial system following Bankman-Fried’s conviction on fraud and conspiracy charges related to FTX’s collapse. The measure cannot block a presidential pardon but reflects bipartisan Senate opposition after Bankman-Fried sought executive clemency from President Donald Trump. Introduced on June 17 by Sen. Ruben Gallego, with Sen. Cynthia Lummis as a cosponsor, S. Res. 772 opposes any form of federal clemency for Bankman-Fried, including a presidential pardon or sentence commutation. Unlike legislation, a simple Senate resolution does not require approval from the House or the president and does not have the force of law, according to the Senate’s “Types of Legislation” guide. Congress.gov had not yet reflected the latest floor action at the time of publication. Related: FTX exec’s wife scheduled for November trial on campaign finance charges Sen. Bernie Moreno (R-Ohio) joined as a cosponsor on Tuesday, adding Republican support to the bipartisan measure. Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison in March 2024 after being convicted of fraud and conspiracy charges linked to FTX’s collapse in 2022. Speculation about a possible presidential pardon grew after Bankman-Fried applied for clemency from Trump in June 2026, with the request listed as pending in Department of Justice records. On Polymarket, traders currently assign less than a 1% chance that Trump will pardon Bankman-Fried by July 31. The market has attracted more than $734,000 in trading volume, indicating notable interest despite the low odds. Magazine: Strategy became a symbol of the dot-com crash: Could history repeat?
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The U.S. Senate unanimously passed a resolution opposing a pardon for FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). This serves as a strong warning against moral hazard in the crypto industry and reaffirms the judiciary's strict regulatory stance. Investors interpret this resolution as a signal of heightened legal risks for crypto assets, closely monitoring moves toward increased market transparency.
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- Bitcoin — Negative political sentiment toward the crypto industry has intensified regulatory uncertainty. This could weigh on investor sentiment, increasing short-term volatility and limiting capital inflows.
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