Sam Bankman-Fried
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)
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Countries Mentioned
| Country | Mentions | Sentiment | Dominance | + Persistence | x Population | = Reach | x GDP (millions) | = Power |
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| Bahamas | 1 | 2.00 | 0.50% | +0% | 393,248 | 1,976 | $13,000 | 65$ |
| Australia | 1 | 2.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 25,499,884 | 24,056 | $1,380,000 | 1,302$ |
| Totals | 2 | 25,893,132 | 26,032 | $1,393,000 | 1,367$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Australia:
Sam Bankman-Fried is a cryptocurrency fraudster and former inmate of the Metropolitan Detention Centre.
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Bahamas:
Sam Bankman-Fried is the disgraced and jailed founder of FTX.
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Hungary:
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for financial fraud.
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Honduras:
Sam Bankman-Fried is considered the 'king of cryptocurrencies'.
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Ireland:
Bankman-Fried, a former Democrat donor, is serving a 25-year sentence for fraud.
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United Kingdom:
Bankman-Fried, the founder of the US’s largest crypto exchange, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024.
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Honduras:
Sam Bankman-Fried shared his experience in prison with former Honduran president Juan Orlando Hernández.
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United States:
Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX collapsed during the 2022 crypto winter.
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Bahamas:
Sam Bankman-Fried's arrival in The Bahamas was seen as a significant boost for the local economy due to the crypto boom.
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Canada:
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for stealing US$8-billion of customers’ money.
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