FTX's creator, Sam Bankman-Fried, has expressed regret for his actions after being given a 25-year prison term for fraud-related offenses recently. In an email exchange with ABC News, he shared that this weighs heavily on his mind daily, mentioning that he never realized his actions were against the law.

During his sentencing on March 28, U.S. District Judge Lewis Kaplan criticized Bankman-Fried for being evasive and committing perjury.

The judge highlighted the lack of remorse from the FTX founder for his actions, labeling them as "terrible crimes." In response, Bankman-Fried acknowledged his remorse, expressing the pain he felt for squandering the efforts his colleagues had dedicated to the company.

Bankman-Fried also addressed the impact on customers affected by the exchange's closure, stating that they should be fully compensated at current rates. He expressed frustration over the delay in payments, emphasizing that these should have been settled back in November 2022. Furthermore, he criticized the decision not to restart the exchange, believing it could have preserved long-term value for both the company and its users.

In a court filing, Bankman-Fried accused Sullivan & Cromwell, the legal representatives of FTX's new owners, of collaborating with prosecutors without his knowledge. He argued that this compromised his right to access company documents shared with prosecutors but not with him, leading to an unfair trial.

Despite this, his defense team plans to appeal the conviction, citing inaccuracies in trial testimonies. Bankman-Fried acknowledged the loss he has faced, stating that he has essentially lost everything.