The Man Who Was Supposed to Save Crypto

Published: Nov. 18, 2022, 10:45 a.m.

Earlier this year, much of the crypto industry imploded, taking with it billions of dollars. From that crash, one company and its charismatic founder emerged as the industry\u2019s savior.\n\nLast week, that company collapsed.\n\nWho is Sam Bankman-Fried, how did he become the face of crypto, and why did so many believe in him?\n\nGuest: David Yaffe-Bellany, a reporter covering cryptocurrencies and fintech for The New York Times.