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Going Infinite 2023
Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon is a 2023 book written by Michael Lewis that tells the story of Sam Bankman-Fried, a fraudster who created the cryptocurrency exchange FTX. The book was published on October 3, 2023, which aligned with the start of Bankman-Fried’s trial where he faced seven charges of fraud and money laundering. On November 2, 2023, in the case of United States v. Bankman-Fried, the defendant was found guilty on all seven counts including fraud, conspiracy, and money laundering.
This book offers an in-depth look at Bankman-Fried's personal life and connections, based on hundreds of interviews and exclusive access that lasted even after FTX went bankrupt in 2022. It suggests that the eight billion dollars prosecutors claim were taken might not have been stolen, and claims that Bankman-Fried tried to pay Donald Trump to refrain from running for president again.
Critics have said the book is too trusting and favors Bankman-Fried, despite having access to many details. The author, Lewis, has dismissed such criticism.
Details
- Publisher
- W. W. Norton & Company
- ISBN
- 9781324074335
- Pages
- 288
