Ex-crypto king Bankman-Fried is sentenced to 25 years in prison. Lawyers for the 32-year-old founder of the digital money exchange FTX have been considering an appeal since his conviction in November.

The responsible New York judge announced his decision on Thursday, as US media reported from the courtroom. dpa From the crypto king to prison: According to media reports, Sam Bankman, 32, is to be sentenced to25 years in jail. The former cryptocurrency entrepreneur was convicted of fraud, according to reports.