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Aug 2023
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Sam Bankman-Fried: Former billionaire he...

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A judge in New York has revoked the bail of Sam Bankman-Fried, the former boss of the collapsed cryptocurrency exchange, FTX. He will now remain in jail until his trial in October. Reports from the courtroom say Mr Bankman-Fried handed his blazer, tie and shoelaces to his lawyers and was then handcuffed by U.S. Marshals. Vivienne Nunis is joined by Peter ... Show More
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