Summary
The fallout keeps growing for the cryptocurrency industry after an unexpected bankruptcy involving one of the largest and most well-known exchanges, FTX. Its downfall has renewed concerns about the safety and credibility of many cryptocurrencies and their values have plunged as well. Roben Farzad of the podcast 'Full Disclosure' joined Amna Nawaz to discuss. For a transcript of this story, click here .
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What students can do : Read about the head of FTX and his influence in business and politics. Then discuss: why did so many trust in this company?FTX head Sam Bankman-Fried’s downfall sends shockwaves through cryptocurrency
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