Sam Bankman-Fried defends himself in online post: 'I didn’t steal funds'

In a blog post published Thursday, the former FTX CEO tried to explain the collapse of his crypto empire and reiterated that he thinks the company could still be saved.

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National story. 7 articles from 7 sources. 6 are on the bar; 1 is an international, entertainment or tech outlet, listed separately. Updated Jan 12, 2023.

Part of FTX's collapse and Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud conviction

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Los Angeles TimesLean Left· Jan 12, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried says he ‘didn’t stash billions,’ denies theft

InsiderLean Left· Jan 12, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried repeats his claim that he 'didn't steal funds' as he resurfaces on Substack

NBC NewsLean Left· Jan 12, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried says he didn't steal FTX funds

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NBC 6 South FloridaLean Left· Jan 12, 2023

FTX Founder Sam Bankman-Fried Denies Stealing User Funds and Repeats Claims of Solvency in New Post

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New Hampshire Union LeaderLean Right· Jan 12, 2023

'I didn't steal funds,' Sam Bankman-Fried says in unusual post-arrest blog post

FOX BusinessLean Right· Jan 12, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried defends himself in online post: 'I didn’t steal funds'

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The GuardianLean Left· Jan 12, 2023

Sam Bankman-Fried claims ‘I didn’t steal funds’ in first response to FTX case

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