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Sam Bankman-Fried leaves after pleading not guilty following his arraignment at the Manhattan Federal Court in New York City on 3 January 2023
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Going Infinite: The rise and fall of a new tycoon
Michael Lewis
Allen Lane
About a year ago, Sam Bankman-Fried was among the richest people in the world, with an estimated wealth of $26 billion. Today, he is standing trial for allegedly stealing $10 billion in one of the biggest financial frauds in US history, according to federal prosecutors.
If you are unfamiliar with Bankman-Fried’s story, it will…