## Caroline Ellison Reassigned to House Arrest After More Than a Year of Confinement

The move of Caroline Ellison, former CEO of Alameda Research, to house arrest marks a new milestone in the long trajectory of consequences stemming from the scandal that shook the cryptocurrency market. After spending 11 months in Danbury Federal Prison, the executive is now serving her two-year sentence at home, a direct result of her central role in the fraudulent operation that diverted approximately US$ 11 billion.

The authorities' recognition for her cooperation during the case against Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of FTX, is now reflected in the conditions of her incarceration. Her active participation as a witness was crucial in uncovering the network of irregular transactions that characterized the collapse of both companies. It is expected that Ellison will be fully released in February 2026, when she will have completed her sentence.

Meanwhile, the global regulatory environment continues to intensify. The EU Regulation on Markets in Crypto-assets remains a reference for enforcement actions in other jurisdictions. Supervisory agencies are also strengthening investigations into the movement of digital assets linked to terrorist financing, demonstrating that compliance efforts go beyond individual cases and address structural issues within the sector.

The case of Caroline Ellison remains an illustration of how the American judicial system has been handling corporate responsibilities in large-scale crypto market frauds, while global authorities refine their regulatory frameworks.