Heroes to zeroes in 12 months: How the two biggest crypto billionaire CEOs proved the critics right
Publishing timestamp: 2023-12-30 11:55:14
Summary
The crypto market has seen a resurgence in prices, but its reputation has suffered due to the criminal convictions of industry leaders Sam Bankman-Fried of FTX and Changpeng Zhao of Binance. Despite the market's growth, prominent figures like Jamie Dimon, Bill Gates, Warren Buffett, and Senator Elizabeth Warren remain skeptical of cryptocurrencies. Bankman-Fried and Zhao, once industry titans, have been found guilty of fraud and money laundering, tarnishing the industry's image. The rivalry between the two leaders ultimately exposed the fraudulent practices at their respective exchanges. Binance has agreed to a $4.3 billion settlement with the US government, while FTX is in bankruptcy court. The outcome of their cases may differ due to the profitability of their enterprises and their cooperation with authorities. The article also mentions the struggles of other crypto companies and the potential approval of a spot bitcoin ETF by the SEC.
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