

Michael Lewis on Cryptocurrency and the FTX Empire
Oct 6, 2023
Michael Lewis, author of 'Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon', discusses the mind of Sam Bankman-Fried, high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system in a fascinating podcast with Barry Ritholtz.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Sam Bankman Freed: A Journey in Crypto
03:00 • 12min
Recognition in Wall Street Finance Circles and the Quirky Characters of FTX
14:52 • 3min
Sam's Struggle with Social Interactions
17:28 • 11min
Process-driven culture, arbitrage opportunities, and effective altruism in crypto
28:06 • 3min
Effective Altruism and the Chaos Caused by Sam
31:24 • 12min
The Potential of Cryptocurrency and Its Impact on Financial Markets
43:07 • 2min
Backlash and the Complexity of the Story
44:51 • 14min
FTT Coin and FTX Relationship
58:55 • 16min
Cryptocurrency vs Subprime Mortgage
01:14:29 • 5min