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What financial scandal led to the collapse of FTX in late 2022?
What financial scandal led to the collapse of FTX in late 2022?
Mismanagement and using customer funds for risky investments
How did initial suspicions about FTX's finances come to light?
How did initial suspicions about FTX's finances come to light?
Tweets alleging mismanagement
What protection do traditional banks have for deposits that cryptocurrency companies like FTX lack?
What protection do traditional banks have for deposits that cryptocurrency companies like FTX lack?
FDIC insurance
How did cryptocurrency companies heavily market themselves in early 2022?
How did cryptocurrency companies heavily market themselves in early 2022?
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What was the total ad spending in the US alone by cryptocurrency companies in early 2022?
What was the total ad spending in the US alone by cryptocurrency companies in early 2022?
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What factor did the decline in cryptocurrency value in 2022 highlight about the industry?
What factor did the decline in cryptocurrency value in 2022 highlight about the industry?
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What was the estimated value of FTX, the crypto company founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, that collapsed in late 2022?
What was the estimated value of FTX, the crypto company founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, that collapsed in late 2022?
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What was the main factor that led to the collapse of FTX according to the passage?
What was the main factor that led to the collapse of FTX according to the passage?
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What is the key difference in deposit protection between traditional banks and cryptocurrency companies like FTX mentioned in the passage?
What is the key difference in deposit protection between traditional banks and cryptocurrency companies like FTX mentioned in the passage?
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What was the total ad spending in the US alone by cryptocurrency companies in early 2022 according to the passage?
What was the total ad spending in the US alone by cryptocurrency companies in early 2022 according to the passage?
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What did the decline in cryptocurrency value in 2022 from $3 trillion to $890 billion highlight about the industry according to the passage?
What did the decline in cryptocurrency value in 2022 from $3 trillion to $890 billion highlight about the industry according to the passage?
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How did initial suspicions about FTX's finances come to light according to the passage?
How did initial suspicions about FTX's finances come to light according to the passage?
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Study Notes
- FTX, a $32 billion crypto company founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, collapsed in late 2022 due to a financial scandal, leading to civil and criminal investigations.
- Initial suspicions about FTX's finances arose from tweets alleging mismanagement, which later proved true when it was revealed that the company used customer funds for risky investments resulting in significant losses.
- Unlike traditional banks with FDIC insurance to protect deposits, there is no such protection for funds held in cryptocurrency companies like FTX, leaving customers vulnerable to losses.
- In early 2022, cryptocurrency companies heavily marketed themselves through Super Bowl ads, sponsorships, and celebrity endorsements, with total ad spending in the US alone reaching $223 million.
- The decline in cryptocurrency value in 2022, from $3 trillion in January to $890 billion by December, highlights the high volatility and speculative nature of the industry, where prices can rapidly fluctuate based on unforeseen events.
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Test your knowledge on the collapse of FTX, a $32 billion crypto company, and the trends in the cryptocurrency market in 2022, including financial scandals, market volatility, and regulatory challenges.
