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Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a play for redemption. Under Trump, it’s not so far-fetched

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a play for redemption. Under Trump, it’s not so far-fetched

Update: 2025-11-03
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Sam Bankman-Fried, the former crypto billionaire convicted of stealing billions from FTX customers, is appealing his 25-year sentence, claiming an unfair trial and FTX's solvency. His legal team is seeking a pardon, and he's made conservative political alignments. The appeal comes as crypto markets rebound, potentially strengthening his argument. Reactions within the crypto world are mixed, with some fearing it could reinforce negative stereotypes and others seeing the case in a more nuanced light.

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Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a play for redemption. Under Trump, it’s not so far-fetched

Former crypto mogul Sam Bankman-Fried is making a play for redemption. Under Trump, it’s not so far-fetched