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Nov 2022
18m 56s

Eight Days Into FTX's Bankruptcy Blow Up

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It’s been another unprecedented week in the crypto ecosystem. Fast moving information and news about digital assets has kept coming as the market struggles with the repercussions of FTX declaring bankruptcy and the resignation of former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried. Events continue to unfold at lightning speed with great consequences for so many investors.

Bloomberg crypto senior editor Philip Lagerkranser and Bloomberg senior crypto editor for Asia, Sunil Jagtiani join the show to discuss the latest.


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