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"Going Infinite": Michael Lewis Takes On Sam Bankman-Fried

If Books Could Kill

CHAPTER

Downfall of FTX: Unraveling Financial Troubles

The chapter delves into the collapse of financial firm FTX, revealing the misuse of customer money to repay lenders, lack of liquidity leading to an $8 billion shortfall, and allegations against CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. It examines the investigation into missing funds, challenges the CEO's ignorance, and explores the impact on the cryptocurrency market. The narrative contrasts perspectives on the situation, highlights recovery efforts led by an expert, and discusses financial misconduct allegations involving fraud and deception.

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