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The Vergecast
Amazon, Google, and crypto are on trial
Oct 4, 2023
Adi Robertson and Makena Kelly discuss the US v. Google antitrust trial and the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon. Liz Lopatto previews the trial of Sam Bankman-Fried. They speculate on the implications for the tech industry and the challenges faced by the judges. The podcast also delves into the super seating indictment and the upcoming trial involving the crypto industry.
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- The US v. Google antitrust trial and the FTC's lawsuit against Amazon are two significant legal battles that could reshape the tech industry.
- Sam Bankman-Fried's trial for fraud and conspiracy highlights the need for regulatory oversight in the crypto industry and may impact its public perception.
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The Charges Against Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried is facing seven counts, including wire fraud, conspiracy to commit wire fraud, fraud on customers of FTX, fraud on lenders to Alameda Research, conspiracy to commit securities fraud, conspiracy to commit commodity fraud, and conspiracy to commit money laundering.
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