Capitol Hill Townhouse Linked to FTX's Past Faces Mysterious Sale

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Capitol Hill Townhouse Linked to FTX's Past Faces Mysterious Sale

Controversial Property Associated with Sam Bankman-Fried Attracts Attention Amidst Uncertain Future

Wed, 21 Jun 2023, 03:12 am UTC

A townhouse situated near Capitol Hill, previously connected to the now-defunct cryptocurrency platform FTX and its former CEO, Sam Bankman-Fried, is on the verge of changing ownership. While the identity of the potential new owner remains undisclosed, the sale process is gaining momentum.

The townhouse, located in proximity to the esteemed US Capitol building, recently appeared on Realtor.com with a "contingent" label, indicating that an offer has been accepted, but the finalization of the deal is still pending.

Once owned by Guarding Against Pandemics, a non-profit institution established by Sam Bankman-Fried's brother, Gabriel Bankman-Fried, the property had previously vanished from listings earlier this year amidst allegations of it being acquired with embezzled FTX user funds.

Initially listed at $3 million, the available photographs of the townhouse do not showcase any apparent cryptocurrency or blockchain-inspired design elements. However, in light of the unfolding FTX saga and Sam Bankman-Fried's legal troubles, the residence has come under scrutiny from US authorities investigating assets associated with the crypto exchange.

Sam Bankman-Fried's legal battles, involving charges such as violations of campaign finance laws, are scheduled for October 2023 and March 2024. Concurrently, FTX's bankruptcy proceedings continue to unfold in Delaware's district court.

The role, if any, of the pending sale in FTX's bankruptcy case remains unknown. Likewise, the identity of the prospective buyer of the property remains shrouded in mystery. Gabriel Bankman-Fried, the former executive director of Guarding Against Pandemics, stepped down from his position in November 2022. Despite attempts to obtain comments from the non-profit, Cointelegraph did not receive a response.

The enigmatic sale of this Capitol Hill townhouse, intertwined with the controversial FTX narrative, raises more questions than answers, captivating national attention as the case unfolds.

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