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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liechtenstein | 1 | 3.00 | 0.09% | +0% | 38,137 | 36 | $6,900 | 7$ |
| Switzerland | 1 | 5.00 | 0.08% | +0% | 8,654,622 | 7,082 | $700,000 | 573$ |
| Totals | 2 | 8,692,759 | 7,118 | $706,900 | 580$ |
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Each country's color is based on "Mentions" from the table above.
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Switzerland:
Sam Bankman-Fried, the imprisoned former CEO of the collapsed crypto exchange FTX, started his career at Jane Street.
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Liechtenstein:
Sam Bankman-Fried's FTX implosion triggered a regulatory backlash that turned digital assets into a political target.
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Romania:
Sam Bankman-Fried, once considered the richest person in the world under 30, wanted to buy the island of Nauru as a refuge for himself and his wealthy friends.
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United Kingdom:
Sam Bankman-Fried, founder of the US’s largest crypto exchange, FTX, was sentenced to 25 years in prison in 2024.
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United States:
Sam Bankman-Fried, who is now in prison for fraud, was the CEO of the trading platform FTX that unraveled during the crypto winter.
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Jamaica:
Combs is the latest celebrity inmate to be locked up at MDC Brooklyn, joining a list that includes cryptocurrency fraudster Sam Bankman-Fried.
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Canada:
Sam Bankman-Fried is a fraudster at the heart of the FTX saga who is seeking a pardon.
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United Kingdom:
Sam Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison for defrauding customers of $8 billion.
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United States:
Sam Bankman-Fried is serving time for a massive fraud scheme.
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Australia:
Sam Bankman-Fried is mentioned as one of the inspirations for the characters in the film, despite serving a 25-year sentence for fraud.
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