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Crypto’s crown prince in court
Oct 3, 2023
Zeke Faux, an investigative reporter at Bloomberg and author of "Number Go Up," dives into the courtroom drama unfolding around Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX. With insights from his two-year chronicling of Bankman-Fried's rise and fall, Faux outlines the serious fraud allegations and their implications for the crypto industry. He discusses the emotional testimonies from former associates, the legal consequences that loom over Bankman-Fried, and the eroded trust in cryptocurrency following FTX’s spectacular collapse.
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- Sam Bankman Free's trial could have significant ramifications for the future of the crypto industry.
- The extensive fraud committed by Bankman Free has eroded trust in cryptocurrencies and crypto exchanges.
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The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman Free
Sam Bankman Free, the Crown Prince of crypto, is facing trial for allegedly defrauding investors and customers out of billions of dollars. As the founder of FTX, a crypto exchange, Bankman Free experienced a meteoric rise in the crypto world. However, cracks began to appear when a sarcastic tweet led to a run on FTX, causing investors to withdraw their funds. It was revealed that FTX did not have the money to repay clients, leading to bankruptcy. Bankman Free's defense is expected to argue that he was unaware of the misappropriation of funds, pointing the finger at his ex-girlfriend and business partner, Caroline Ellison.
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