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Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Wrongdoing as FTX Stock Plummets

Coin WorldFriday, Mar 7, 2025 9:52 am ET
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of FTX, has publicly denied any criminal wrongdoing in relation to the collapse of his cryptocurrency exchange. During an appearance on a podcast, Bankman-Fried expressed his optimism about the future of the cryptocurrency industry under the presidency of Donald Trump. He suggested that the regulatory environment under Trump could be more favorable for the growth and development of digital assets.

Bankman-Fried's comments come at a time when the cryptocurrency industry is facing increased scrutiny from regulators and law enforcement agencies. The collapse of FTX, which was once one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges in the world, has raised questions about the transparency and security of digital asset platforms. Bankman-Fried's denial of criminality is likely an attempt to distance himself from the allegations of fraud and misconduct that have been leveled against him and his company.

During the interview, Bankman-Fried described his prison life as a “dystopian” experience and revealed that the rapper Sean “P. Diddy” Combs had been “kind” to him. He also shared details about his time behind bars and his interactions with former associates. Bankman-Fried mentioned that only a few of his former associates stayed with him after the scandal, noting that most people abandoned him considering the pressure they were under amid the high-profile collapse of FTX.

Bankman-Fried was questioned about why he thinks the Democratic party refused to aid him to avoid prison despite his donations. During his trial in October 2023, evidence revealed that Bankman-Fried donated up to $119 million to politicians in the 2022 election cycle. He replied that by late 2022, he was giving Republicans privately as much as Democrats, and that started becoming known right around FTX’s collapse. He added that he contacted Democratic politicians but did not ask for favors, as most of them made their positions known and stayed away from him “as quickly as possible.”

Bankman-Fried also commented on former SEC chair Gary Gensler and said his approach to crypto regulation was like “something out of a nightmare.” He further shared that he had suspicions that Gensler had political aspirations, which could have motivated him to take a strict stance toward crypto and be recognized by it. Bankman-Fried mentioned that he had suspicions that Gensler had political aspirations, which could have motivated

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Codyofthe212th
03/07
Gotta love how SBF always spins the narrative, but let's see how his "optimism" plays out in the crypto world.
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mmmoctopie
03/07
FTX's collapse was a wild ride. Still, can't deny SBF's hustle. He's got believers, even in the darkest times. 🚀
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Interesting_Mix_3535
03/07
SBF playing the victim card a bit too much?
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ButterscotchNo2791
03/07
@Interesting_Mix_3535 Nah, he's just trying to survive.
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tostitostiesto
03/07
@Interesting_Mix_3535 True, SBF's PR move?
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twiggs462
03/07
Crypto regs gonna chill under Trump? Interesting play
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NeighborhoodOld7075
03/07
@twiggs462 Agree, crypto might get a reprieve.
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Current_Attention_92
03/07
@twiggs462 Do you think regs will chill?
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NEYO8uw11qgD0J
03/07
Gensler vs. SBF: the crypto drama continues
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alecjperkins213
03/07
@NEYO8uw11qgD0J Makes sense
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LogicX64
03/07
Sam's playing the long game, betting Trump's presidency will boost crypto. Risky move, but could pay off if he's right.
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BenGrahamButler
03/07
SBF's got connections, but it seems like loyalty's a luxury in his world. Wonder who's next on his list.
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conquistudor
03/07
Regulatory environment's like a minefield right now. Gotta stay nimble and adapt. Anyone else diversifying beyond crypto?
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josemartinlopez
03/07
FTX collapse still wild, SBF's denial ain't convincing 🤔
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bobbybobby911
03/07
@josemartinlopez True, SBF's denial isn't super convincing, given all the red flags.
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SuperRedHulk1
03/07
Holding $COIN, riding out the regulatory waves
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