FTX News: Sam Bankman-Fried Asserts Innocence and Discusses Crypto Regulation in Prison Interview

Tucker Interviews FTX’s SBF in Prison

Sam Bankman Fried, the founder of FTX, maintained his innocence and confusion over his fraud conviction in a recent prison interview with Tucker Carlson. Bankman argued that FTX was a legitimate service and still solvent despite the crisis. He also spoke candidly about his prison experience and shared his thoughts on crypto regulation under a Trump presidency. The interview took place on March 5 in a side room in Brooklyn’s Metropolitan Detention Centre on Bankman’s 33rd birthday.

Sam Bankman-Fried Seeks Trump Pardon After FTX Collapse, But What Are His Odds?

Three years ago, Sam Bankman-Fried was a prominent figure in Washington, D.C., making significant donations to Joe Biden’s 2020 campaign. However, following the collapse of his crypto exchange FTX, which led to a potential 25-year prison sentence, he is now seeking a pardon from former President Trump. Bankman-Fried’s efforts to obtain a pardon include making high-profile appearances on conservative media outlets, such as an unsanctioned spot on *The Tucker Carlson Show*, which resulted in him being placed in solitary confinement. Although Carlson did not directly inquire about a pardon, he expressed interest in some Republican ideas, sparking rumors in this regard.