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Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

Congress' FTX Problem: 1 in 3 Members Got Cash From Crypto Exchange's Bosses

The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives, and many of them are still trying to get rid of it.

The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives, and many of them are still trying to get rid of it.

The session began with 196 U.S. lawmakers who took direct contributions from Sam Bankman-Fried and other former FTX executives, and many of them are still trying to get rid of it.

AccessTimeIconJan 17, 2023, 7:13 PM
Updated Jan 17, 2023, 9:34 PM

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