FTX's Collapse Blamed on Hubris, Incompetence, and Jokes About Misplaced Millions
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Alameda, the trading firm behind the cryptocurrency exchange FTX, reportedly lost track of $50 million in funds due to poor management. The CEO of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried, acknowledged the loss, stating "such is life" and that the company is taking steps to prevent similar incidents in the future. The incident highlights the risks and challenges of managing large sums of money in the cryptocurrency industry.
- FTX's Alameda Lost Track of $50 Million at a Time: 'Such is Life' The Wall Street Journal
- FTX collapsed due to 'hubris, incompetence, and greed': debtor report Business Insider
- 'Such is Life:' FTX Says SBF and Execs Joked About Misplacing Millions of Dollars Gizmodo
- FTX Debtors Say 'Hubris, Incompetence, and Greed' at Root of Exchange's Collapse Decrypt
- Bankman-Fried reportedly joked about losing track of assets worth millions Business Insider
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