US lawmakers warn against presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

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US lawmakers warn against presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried

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US lawmakers are warning against a potential presidential pardon for Sam Bankman-Fried, the former FTX CEO serving a 25-year sentence for seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds. This warning comes as lawmakers scrutinize the pardon process, fearing it could undermine accountability and embolden future financial crimes, potentially destabilizing the cryptocurrency market.

The former FTX CEO is currently serving a 25-year sentence after being found guilty on seven felony charges related to the misuse of customer funds.