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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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:
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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Israel:
Sam Bankman-Fried is a former billionaire and founder of FTX who is currently seeking a pardon from President Trump.
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Bahamas:
Sam Bankman-Fried is seeking to overturn his fraud conviction and secure a new trial.
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India:
Sam Bankman-Fried is mentioned as one of the 20-something billionaires.
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United States:
Sam Bankman-Fried is involved in a trial related to his business activities.
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United States:
Sam Bankman-Fried is involved in a trial related to his business dealings.
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