As someone who has been captivated by the world of finance since my days trading beans on the floor of the Chicago Mercantile Exchange, I must say, the story of Sam Bankman-Fried is nothing short of intriguing. The tale of this young prodigy’s meteoric rise and equally spectacular fall has all the makings of a classic Wall Street drama.
As a passionate admirer, I’m thrilled to share some exciting news about a film in its initial stages at Apple Studios and A24. According to Variety, this movie will be based on Michael Lewis’ intriguing book “Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon.” What makes this project even more captivating is the involvement of Lena Dunham in the scriptwriting process. I can hardly wait to see how this story unfolds!
The book titled “Going Infinite” delves further into the rise and spectacular collapse of Sam Bankman-Fried’s cryptocurrency exchange and hedge fund, FTX. Originally published in October 2023, this book became a New York Times bestseller. The book synopsis goes as follows: “Michael Lewis encounters Sam Bankman-Fried, who was the world’s youngest billionaire and crypto’s Gatsby. This man, with his casual attire and twitching eyes during Zoom meetings while gaming on the side, attracted a multitude of CEOs, celebrities, and leaders of small countries for his time and money after he suddenly appeared on the Forbes billionaire list. Lewis attempts to uncover the mystery behind this man, providing readers with an insight into Bankman-Fried’s mind, whose journey offers valuable lessons in high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and the legal system. Going Infinite showcases Michael Lewis at his best, as he narrates the fascinating story of a character who disliked rules and lived by his own until it all fell apart.
Sam Bankman-Fried established FTX back in 2019, which rapidly grew into one of the largest and most recognized cryptocurrency trading platforms globally. Notable figures such as Tom Brady, Stephen Curry, Naomi Osaka, Bill Clinton, among others, endorsed the company publicly. However, in 2022, an unfortunate event unfolded when it was found that FTX suffered significant losses amounting to billions of dollars due to a massive withdrawal request from numerous customers simultaneously. Subsequently, Bankman-Fried faced charges and was convicted on several accounts of fraud and money laundering.
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