FTX News: Sam Bankman-Fried Shares Insights from Prison in Rare Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried Speaks From Prison Ahead Of 33rd Birthday

Disgraced former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, currently serving a 25-year prison sentence for misusing customer funds, has spoken out in a rare interview ahead of his 33rd birthday. In a conversation with right-wing political commentator Tucker Carlson, Bankman-Fried shared details about his prison life, his views on cryptocurrency regulation, and his shifting political perspectives. Although Carlson did not directly ask whether Bankman-Fried expected a pardon from U.S. President Donald Trump, the former FTX chief appeared to align himself with certain Republican viewpoints. Bankman-Fried, who was previously known as a major Democratic donor, claimed equal donations to both Democrats and Republicans.

SBF’s Crisis Manager Resigns After Unknown Tucker Carlson Interview

Sam Bankman-Fried’s crisis manager, Mark Botnick, has reportedly quit his role following the FTX founder’s prison interview with Tucker Carlson. The interview was published unbeknownst to Botnick, who began representing SBF after the FTX exchange collapse in November 2022. Botnick resigned on March 7, 2025, after learning of the interview available online, confirming that he has quit representing Bankman-Fried.