The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: Insights from Michael Lewis

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Source: Barry Ritholtz
The Rise and Fall of Sam Bankman-Fried: Insights from Michael Lewis
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Michael Lewis discusses his latest book, "Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon," which delves into the mind of FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried. The book explores topics such as high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the justice system. Lewis shares insights into the "story war" surrounding crypto advocates, those who lost money, prosecutors, defense attorneys, and other observers. He also addresses personal questions about his writing process and the impact of his daughter's death. The full conversation is available for streaming and download on various platforms.

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