Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried is facing speculation about a presidential pardon, fueled by Elon Musk's comments and SBF's political ties. The disgraced crypto executive is currently serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and embezzlement.
The growing speculation surrounding a potential presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) has been fueled by high-profile figures and shifting political tides. A major Trump ally, Elon Musk , for one, will be “shocked” if US President Joe Biden does not grant an early pardon to the disgraced former CEO of FTX .
Bankman-Fried, who was convicted in November 2023 on seven charges, including fraud and embezzlement, is currently serving a 25-year sentence for his role in the collapse of the cryptocurrency exchange. However, rumors of a pardon have gained traction, partly due to his significant political connections. As one of the largest donors to the Democratic Party, Bankman-Fried’s ties to key political figures, particularly Biden, have led many to wonder whether his political influence could play a role in securing a pardon. Speculation surrounding the possibility of clemency gained additional attention following comments from Musk, whoSBF’s trajectory from crypto wunderkind to convicted fraudster has been one of the most dramatic downfalls in recent financial history. At his peak, he was hailed as a leading figure in the industry, having founded FTX in 2019 and quickly built it into one of the world’s largest exchanges. He cultivated a public persona as a tech innovator with a commitment to social causes that earned him widespread recognition beyond the crypto circles. His political contributions were massive, with over $5 million donated to Biden’s 2020 campaign and nearly all his donations directed toward Democrats. However, the collapse of FTX in late 2022 exposed a $8 billion hole in customer funds that sent shockwaves through the financial world. While the legal case against him resulted in a conviction, some continue to speculate that a presidential pardon could allow the Biden administration to move on from the scandal.Meanwhile, the odds of Biden pardoning Ross Ulbricht, creator of the Silk Road marketplace, currently stands at 9%
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