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Dogecoin co-creator Billy Markus, who is known as Shibetoshi Nakamoto on the social media platform X, has offered his commentary on the recent verdict in the case of Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), the disgraced founder of FTX.&nbsp; 
Markus took to social media to share his perspective, shedding light on the controversial aspects of the case and the implications it holds for the cryptocurrency community. 
<h2 id="strong-the-verdict-sbf-guilty-on-all-counts-strong">The Verdict: SBF Guilty On All Counts</h2> 
A jury has found the 31-year-old former cryptocurrency billionaire <a href="https://www.reuters.com/legal/ftx-founder-sam-bankman-fried-thought-rules-did-not-apply-him-prosecutor-says-2023-11-02/" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">guilty on all seven criminal counts</a> brought against him. The charges include two counts of wire fraud conspiracy, two counts of wire fraud, conspiracy to commit money laundering, conspiracy to commit commodities fraud, and conspiracy to commit securities fraud.&nbsp; 
Each of these charges carries the potential for significant prison time, with wire fraud conspiracy and wire fraud charges carrying a maximum sentence of 20 years, while the other charges could lead to five-year sentences. 
<h2 id="strong-the-controversial-journey-of-sam-bankman-fried-strong">The Controversial Journey Of Sam Bankman-Fried</h2> 
SBF, an MIT graduate, had vehemently maintained his innocence from the time of his arrest late last year. His legal troubles began following the <a href="https://www.ft.com/content/24d153b0-0c28-4946-acbe-2e93329bca52" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">shocking collapse of FTX</a>, a cryptocurrency exchange he co-founded. 
The exchange’s downfall was marked by an $8 billion shortfall in funds, along with allegations that customer money was misused to support SBF’s struggling hedge fund, Alameda Research. 
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The case garnered significant attention, not only for the colossal financial discrepancies but also for the intricate web of connections involving prominent figures in the cryptocurrency and financial sectors. SBF’s alleged actions had far-reaching consequences, with accusations of bribing politicians and diverting funds to enrich celebrities. 
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 pro-tip: “altruism” is not very “effective” when it’s about stealing from the poor (crypto degens) and giving their money to rich celebrities (kevin o’leary), bribing politicians, and giving your already rich parents a 20 million dollar mansion <a href="https://t.co/Gsw4ogAJO7" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">pic.twitter.com/Gsw4ogAJO7</a> 
 — Shibetoshi Nakamoto (@BillyM2k) <a href="https://twitter.com/BillyM2k/status/1720263788799390081?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">November 3, 2023</a>
</blockquote> Dogecoin Co-Creator’s Commentary On Altruism&nbsp; 
<a href="https://twitter.com/BillyM2k/status/1720263788799390081" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Markus’ commentary</a> sheds light on the moral dimension of the case.&nbsp; 
On X, the Dogecoin co-creator wrote: “pro-tip: ‘altruism’ is not very ‘effective’ when it’s about stealing from the poor (crypto degens) and giving their money to rich celebrities (Kevin O’Leary), bribing politicians, and giving your already rich parents a 20 million dollar mansion.” 
The crypto community has been closely following the trial, and Markus’ comments have reignited discussions about ethics and transparency within the cryptocurrency space. 
While the verdict has brought a sense of closure to the legal aspect of the case, the implications for the crypto industry and its stakeholders continue to ripple through the community. 
As the dust settles on the trial, Sam Bankman-Fried’s legal team remains resolute in their defense, with attorney <a href="https://www.npr.org/2023/11/02/1210100678/sam-bankman-fried-trial-verdict-ftx-crypto" target="_blank" rel="noopener nofollow">Mark S. Cohen expressing disappointment</a> with the verdict while emphasizing SBF’s unwavering claim of innocence. 
The aftermath of this high-profile case promises to shape the future of cryptocurrency regulation and the community’s collective commitment to accountability and transparency. 
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Dogecoin Co-Creator Fires Shots At Convicted Sam Bankman-Fried – Here’s What He Said

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