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When SRM Shot Up in Value, Sam Bankman-Fried Changed the Rules for His Workers, Michael Lewis Says
Michael Lewis’ “Going Infinite” outlines how the FTX CEO was worried his employees had gotten too rich because SRM’s price had gone up so much. So, he made them wait longer to sell.
Could Sam Bankman-Fried's Saga Happen Without Crypto?
The alleged fraud at FTX is a symptom of problems within crypto, something the industry must reckon with especially as an easy scapegoat goes on trial.
Jump Trading Lost Almost $300M in FTX’s Collapse, Michael Lewis Says in ‘Going Infinite’
This makes the trading giant one of FTX’s top creditors, Lewis wrote, citing documents from the crypto exchange’s former chief operating officer, Constance Wang.
TV's Kevin O’Leary: ‘All the Crypto Cowboys Are Going to Be Gone Soon’
O’Leary, an entrepreneur and television personality, was paid $15 million by FTX for “20 service hours, 20 social posts, one virtual lunch and 50 autographs,” according to Michael Lewis’s new book “Going Infinite.”
The SBF Trial: Timeline of FTX's Implosion
The FTX empire collapsed last year, creating a ripple effect across the crypto sector. Now, founder Sam Bankman-Fried begins his trial in New York where he's facing seven charges related to fraud and conspiracy. So, how did we get here? "CoinDesk Daily" host Jennifer Sanasie breaks down the timeline of events.
The 'Real Question' About Sam Bankman-Fried's Trial is What Happens Next: Kevin O'Leary
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, is headed to trial today on multiple fraud and money laundering charges. O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary discusses his reaction as a former FTX spokesperson and the potential crypto industry implications. "The real question about this trial is, what happens next?" O'Leary said.
Kevin O’Leary on SBF Trial: 'All the Crypto Cowboys' Will be 'Gone Soon'
Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial is kicking off today, as the FTX founder faces charges that include securities fraud, wire fraud, and conspiracy to launder money. O'Leary Ventures chairman Kevin O'Leary shares his take on the trial as a former FTX spokesperson and what could happen next. "All the crypto cowboys...they're all going to be gone soon...they were great pioneers, but now they just have arrows in their backs," O'Leary said.
Why the Ripple Effect of FTX’s Demise Goes Beyond the U.S.
Sam Bankman-Fried's criminal trial starts today in the U.S., but the ripple effect from FTX's collapse goes far beyond those borders. CoinDesk executive director of global content Emily Parker discusses the impact on Asia's digital asset scene and the outlook for a possible FTX 2.0.
FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Will Likely 'Take the Stand,' Lawyer Predicts
Federal prosecutors have called the collapse of FTX "one of the biggest financial frauds in American history." And today, the founder of the crypto exchange, Sam Bankman-Fried, gets his day in court. Renato Mariotti, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP Partner, shares his perspective on the upcoming legal proceedings and why he anticipates Bankman-Fried will take the stand to defend himself. "I don't think his lawyers could possibly keep him from the stand," Mariotti added.