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Charity founder says he secretly gave FTX fraud figure Caroline Ellison a job

A crypto scandal’s key figure lands a secret nonprofit job, putting post‑FTX redemption under the microscope

By · Published September 12, 2026 at 06:31 UTC · Updated September 12, 2026 at 08:24 UTC

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  1. Detected The first matching coverage entered the Archynetys cluster.
  2. Latest coverage observed Most recent article currently attached to this story cluster.
  3. Peak measured velocity The recorded velocity reached 14.
  4. Evidence threshold reached The story had enough independent coverage for an explanatory brief.

Source diversity sample: ababnews.com · bloomingbit · Cryptopolitan · The Block · Business Insider.

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The story so far

⚡ Executive Intelligence Takeaways Corroborated across 5 independent newsrooms
  • Velocity & Diffusion: Coverage exploded across 5 distinct news outlets with 5 published articles, achieving a live velocity of 14.
  • Primary Driver: A crypto scandal’s key figure lands a secret nonprofit job, putting post‑FTX redemption under the microscope
  • Source Integrity: Verified strictly against primary headline reporting under zero-hallucination protocols.

Manifund, a registered 501(c)(3) charity, hired a former Alameda Research chief executive. The appointment places the individual who helped run the trading firm behind the FTX collapse into a nonprofit role. The founder of Manifund confirmed the hiring, stating that the decision was made behind closed doors.

Ababnews reported the 501(c)(3) status and the new hire, while Bloomingbit highlighted Ellison’s former position at Alameda Research. Cryptopolitan framed the move as a test of the crypto sector’s redemption culture after the FTX fallout. Business Insider quoted the charity founder, who said he had secretly offered the job to Ellison without prior announcement.

The secrecy of the appointment adds a layer of public scrutiny, as coverage notes the hiring tests how the industry rehabilitates figures tied to major fraud. No further details on Ellison’s responsibilities or compensation were provided, leaving observers to watch how Manifund integrates her and whether additional disclosures will follow and how donors respond.

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The obvious questions

What position did Caroline Ellison assume at Manifund?

Coverage states she was hired by the charity, but the specific title or duties were not disclosed.

Which media outlets reported on the hiring?

Ababnews, Bloomingbit, Cryptopolitan, The Block and Business Insider all published stories about the appointment.

Why is the appointment noteworthy?

The hire places a central figure in the FTX collapse into a nonprofit role and was described by the founder as a secret offer, highlighting post‑FTX redemption concerns.

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Manifund Caroline Ellison FTX Alameda Research Nonprofit

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