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PUBLISHED BY SENSITREND DATE: 04-11-2023
Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, has been convicted of seven charges of fraud and conspiracy.
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The charges came after a monthlong trial that exposed the recklessness and risk-taking prevalent in the crypto industry.
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Mr. Bankman-Fried was a prominent figure in crypto but faced notoriety when FTX collapsed.
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He was accused of stealing potentially up to $10 billion from customers to fund political contributions, venture capital investments, and extravagant spending.
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The jury, consisting of nine women and three men, took just over four hours to reach a verdict.
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Mr. Bankman-Fried was found guilty of wire fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering.
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The convictions could result in a maximum sentence of 110 years.
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The 31-year-old founder is expected to appeal the verdict, and his sentencing is scheduled for March 28.
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Mr. Bankman-Fried stood stoically as the verdict was read, showing little visible emotion.
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His mother, Barbara Fried, reacted with tears, and his father, Joe Bankman, stood by his side.
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A year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried was a billionaire worth more than $20 billion and was seen as a positive figure in the crypto industry.
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FTX, the cryptocurrency exchange he founded, reached a peak valuation of $32 billion and was among the largest platforms for trading digital assets.
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This case marks one of the most rapid and dramatic falls from grace in recent corporate history, highlighting the volatile nature of the crypto world.
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