Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame
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Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame

The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor. He also bought restaurants.
What Are the Politics of Elon Musk? It’s Complicated.
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What Are the Politics of Elon Musk? It’s Complicated.

Elon Musk has tweeted about political topics regularly since taking over Twitter, often belittling some liberal causes. But what he stands for remains largely unclear.
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People
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Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People

In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals.
Contagion in Crypto From FTX’s Fall Is Growing
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Contagion in Crypto From FTX’s Fall Is Growing

The crypto exchange’s collapse is stoking fears of contagion across the industry. Meanwhile, FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is still speaking out.