EPISODE · Jun 25, 2026 · 7 MIN
FTX: The Fastest Collapse of a Crypto Empire - Part 4: Seventy-two hours
from The Fraud Archive – Iconic Cons, Scams and Financial Crimes explained in minutes
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-friedThe 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/supportDiscover more archives and stories:https://thearchivenetwork.comExplore this archive:https://thefraudarchive.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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