Sam Bankman-Fried

Sam Bankman-Fried

entrepreneur United States

Sam Bankman-Fried is a former cryptocurrency entrepreneur and founder of the now-defunct FTX trading platform, which collapsed in 2022 amid allegations of fraud and mismanagement. He became a prominent figure in the crypto world, known for his philanthropic efforts and significant political donations, but his reputation suffered dramatically following the collapse of FTX, leading to legal battles and criminal charges.

Born on Mar 06, 1992 (33 years old)

Global Media Ratings
Dominance
0.01%
Persistence
0 wks
Reach
233,944
Power
12,761$
Sentiment
4.40
Countries Mentioned
Country Mentions Sentiment Dominance + Persistence x Population = Reach x GDP (millions) = Power
Canada 1 1.00 0.09% +0% 38,005,238 35,028 $1,700,000 1,567$
Bahamas 1 6.00 0.33% +0% 393,248 1,315 $13,000 43$
United States 1 5.00 0.05% +0% 331,002,651 154,674 $21,000,000 9,813$
Honduras 1 7.00 0.10% +0% 9,904,608 9,924 $25,000 25$
United Kingdom 1 3.00 0.05% +0% 67,886,011 33,002 $2,700,000 1,313$
Totals 5 447,191,756 233,943 $25,438,000 12,761$
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.

Recent Mentions

United Kingdom United Kingdom: Bankman-Fried, the founder of the US’s largest crypto exchange, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024. 3

The Guardian: Crypto mogul Do Kwon sentenced to 15 years in prison for fraud | Cryptocurrencies

Honduras Honduras: Sam Bankman-Fried shared his experience in prison with former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández. 7

La Prensa – high-circulation Honduran daily: "Es el prisionero más inocente que he conocido"

United States United States: Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX collapsed during the 2022 crypto winter. 5

CNN: Why the crypto market is crashing

Bahamas Bahamas: Sam Bankman-Fried's arrival in The Bahamas was seen as a significant boost for the local economy due to the crypto boom. 6

The Tribune – major Bahamian daily, est. 1903: DIANE PHILLIPS: Five things The Bahamas did first

Canada Canada: Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing US$8-billion of customers’ money. 1

The Globe and Mail: Want to boost your IPO? Today’s roadshows involve creating online hype and courting finfluencers

United States United States: Sam Bankman-Fried is involved in a trial related to his business activities. 5

CNN: CNN debunks viral ‘DJ Obama’ images