Criminal Case in the Crypto Sector and Inflation Concerns

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Exploring allegations of a scheme involving customer funds and risky investments, as well as the potential implications for the crypto sector, Washington influence, and venture capital investors. Also discussing the Eurozone inflation rate and the impact of the Israel Hamas war on energy prices.

Sam Bankman-Fried’s fraud trial is set to wrap up today, eurozone inflation fell to its lowest level for more than two years, and Odey Asset Management is to close after allegations of sexual assault and harassment against its founder. Plus, global political leaders and tech executives will gather in the UK next week to discuss risks of artificial intelligence.

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The FT News Briefing is produced by Fiona Symon, Sonja Hutson, Kasia Broussalian and Marc Filippino. Additional help by Monica Lopez, Peter Barber, Michael Lello, David da Silva and Gavin Kallmann. Topher Forhecz is the FT’s executive producer. The FT’s global head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. The show’s theme song is by Metaphor Music.

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