Sam Bankman-Fried, the founder of FTX, has been found guilty of all charges brought against him in a trial in New York. This verdict has sparked reactions within the crypto community. Hayden Adams, the founder of Uniswap, acknowledged that while the guilty verdict was the right outcome, it doesn’t necessarily translate to a victory for the crypto industry. He highlighted that billions in user funds were lost and the industry’s reputation took a hit. Adams criticized Bankman-Fried’s actions and described his claims of effective altruism as a marketing tactic. He also called for the industry to focus on technology and values, and to be cautious of personality cult sociopaths. Alfred Lin, a partner at Sequoia, stated that the verdict confirmed SBF’s deception of customers, employees, and investors. Erik Voorhees, the founder of ShapeShift, pointed out the role of regulators in the situation, emphasizing that they failed to catch Bankman-Fried’s misconduct. Adam Cochran, a managing partner at Cinneamhain Ventures, highlighted the importance of accountability in the crypto space and noted that those who cooperate first usually face lighter penalties. He also mentioned the incriminating testimony of former associates, including Caroline Ellison, which worsened Bankman-Fried’s legal predicament. Overall, the trial serves as a reminder for others in the industry to be cautious with people’s funds.

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Geography	North America
Countries	🇺🇸
Sentiment	negative
Relevance Score	1
People	Adam Cochran, Erik Voorhees, Hayden Adams, Caroline Ellison, Alfred Lin
Companies	ShapeShift, Cinneamhain Ventures, Alameda Research, Uniswap, Sequoia
Currencies	None
Securities	None