What Next TBD: Sam Bankman-Fraud

Sam Bankman-Fried was found guilty on seven charges of wire fraud, conspiracy and money laundering and is facing a 110-year sentence. 

Cryptocurrency, itself, has lost an ambassador, a lot of value, and quite a bit of credibility. 

Guest: Nitish Pahwa, associate business and tech writer covering the trial for Slate.

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