Sentencing Impact on Crypto Space and Urgency in Bridge Repair

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Discussion on the impact of Sam Bankman-Fried's sentencing on the crypto space, showcasing resilience despite market performance. Insights into the judge's view, lack of strong signals, and a call for insurance companies to expedite repairs on Baltimore's bridge, ending with a quirky nod to instant noodles' hunger-fighting capabilities.

FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange, and Thames Water shareholders might take a big financial hit. Plus, what instant noodles can tell us about the economy.

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