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FTX: The Fastest Collapse of a Crypto Empire - Part 4: Seventy-two hours
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- Jun 25, 2026
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Summary
The collapse did not begin with a verdict. It began with pressure. Then doubt. Then a run. In early November of twenty twenty-two, public reporting raised questions about Alameda Research’s balance sheet and its reliance on FTT.That detail turned a private dependency into a market story almost overnight. If a trading firm’s solvency leaned on an asset tied to the exchange that controlled customer deposits, then confidence was not just an asset. It was the capital base.Learn more at: https://thefraudarchive.com/fraud/ftx-sam-bankman-fried The Fraud Archive is part of The Archive Network by Jonkai Ventures, a collection of podcasts dedicated to exploring history's greatest cons, scams, and financial crimes. Support the podcast and access exclusive content on Patreon: https://thearchivenetwork.com/support Discover more archives and stories: https://thearchivenetwork.com Explore this archive: https://thefraudarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.