Alameda Research company
Overview
Alameda Research is a quantitative cryptocurrency trading firm founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Tara Mac Aulay. It was closely associated with the FTX exchange, serving as its primary market maker. The firm filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2022 following a liquidity crisis.
Within the DeFi Intel graph, Alameda Research connects to 2 tracked entities, most strongly to Sam Bankman-Fried, Caroline Ellison.
Relations
Top connections in the DeFi Intel knowledge graph (confidence-weighted, 2 of 2 total).
| Relation | Connected entity | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
founded | Sam Bankman-Fried | 95% |
founded_by | Caroline Ellison | 90% |
Frequently asked questions
Who founded Alameda Research?
Alameda Research was founded by Sam Bankman-Fried and Tara Mac Aulay.
What was Alameda Research's relationship with FTX?
Alameda Research was closely associated with the FTX exchange, serving as its primary market maker.
Why did Alameda Research file for bankruptcy?
Alameda Research filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in November 2022 following a liquidity crisis.