Sam Bankman Fried is ‘one of the biggest fraudsters of our lifetime’ former Federal Prosecutor says
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Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of crypto exchange FTX, has been convicted on all seven fraud charges at his criminal trial. The charges are related to allegations that Bankman-Fried deceived FTX customers and investors, misusing billions in client funds. The guilty verdict carries a maximum penalty of up to 110 years in prison if Bankman-Fried receives the highest sentence for each count. Former Federal Prosecutor Renato Mariotti explains that the conviction is “[sending] a message to the crypto industry,” which U.S. regulators appointed by the Biden administration are watching closely. He notes substantial resources were used for this case, defying expectations that Bankman-Fried’s Democratic ties would allow for leniency. “I really […]