"Prosecutors Seek 40-50 Year Prison Term for Sam Bankman-Fried in FTX Fraud Case"

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Prosecutors are seeking a 40 to 50-year prison sentence for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former head of FTX cryptocurrency exchange, after he was found guilty of stealing $8 billion from customers. His lawyers argue for a much shorter sentence, citing the potential for clients to recover their funds. Despite the fallout from Bankman-Fried's case and other crypto scandals, major cryptocurrencies like bitcoin and ethereum have seen significant rallies. The judge is set to sentence Bankman-Fried in March, and he plans to appeal both his conviction and sentence.
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