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Sam Bankman-Fried Requests Pardon from Former President Trump

8 Haziran 2026Financial Times

Sam Bankman-Fried, the former CEO of the now-defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX, is seeking a pardon from former President Donald Trump. He has been incarcerated for three years due to the misappropriation of billions of dollars in customer funds.
This move comes as Bankman-Fried looks to mitigate the consequences of his actions that led to one of the largest financial collapses in recent history.
FTX was once one of the largest cryptocurrency exchanges globally, and its collapse in 2022 sent shockwaves through the crypto market. Bankman-Fried's trial and subsequent conviction underscored the risks associated with unregulated financial practices in the crypto space.
Bankman-Fried's request for a pardon raises questions about accountability in the financial sector, especially in the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrency. His case highlights the ongoing challenges regulators face in overseeing digital assets and protecting consumers.

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