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Tales from the crypto: An exchange implodes

Nov 11, 2022
Alice Fulwood, Wall Street correspondent for The Economist, discusses the dramatic collapse of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange that faced an $8 billion crisis and severe liquidity issues. Dominic Ziegler, Senior Asia correspondent, sheds light on the stateless Sama-Bajau people, exploring their struggles with identity, access to services, and marginalization. The conversation reveals the broader implications of these crises—from the blockchain world to the lives of nomadic communities in Southeast Asia, drawing connections between financial chaos and social issues.
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