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The Intelligence: Sam Bankman-Fried convicted

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The Trial of Sam Bankman-Fried: A Fall from Grace

This chapter explores the conviction of Sam Bankman-Fried, co-founder of FTX, on seven charges including fraud, emphasizing its implications on the cryptocurrency industry. It recounts the rapid jury deliberations and emotional testimonies that revealed the mismanagement within FTX and Alameda, painting a dire picture of financial fraud. The narrative further discusses the mysterious disappearance of customer assets and the broader repercussions on market credibility following FTX's bankruptcy.

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