The fallout from the crypto controversy is widely spread — and it has hit both parties. Story Published at: December 22, 2022 at 12:00AM Continue Reading…
Why No One in Politics Wants to Talk About the Sam Bankman-Fried Scandal
U.S. Scrutinizes Political Donations by Sam Bankman-Fried and Allies
Federal prosecutors appear to be focusing on possible wrongdoing by cryptocurrency executives, rather than by Democratic or Republican politicians. But the inquiries widen an explosive campaign finance scandal. Story Published at: December 17, 2022 at 08:16PM Continue Reading…
Restaurateur, Political Donor, Tipster: The Many Roles of FTX’s Ryan Salame
The co-chief executive of an FTX unit who told regulators about wrongdoing at the exchange was a big Republican donor. He also bought restaurants. Story Published at: December 17, 2022 at 08:00AM Continue Reading…
Warnock’s Narrow Victory Over Walker in Georgia
Positive and negative takeaways from the close runoff. Also: Donald Trump’s very bad day; the crypto illusion; breastfeeding; food and our values. Story Published at: December 7, 2022 at 05:41PM Continue Reading…
Inside Sam Bankman-Fried’s Quest to Win Friends and Influence People
In just three years, the FTX co-founder built a massive operation to woo politicians, regulators and nonprofits to support his crypto goals. Story Published at: November 22, 2022 at 07:32PM Continue Reading…
It Was a Bad Week for Billionaires With Delusions of Saving the World
Musk, Bezos, Bankman-Fried, Trump: some of our most prominent billionaires laid waste to their carefully cultivated image as benevolent saviors. Story Published at: November 19, 2022 at 02:23PM Continue Reading…
Nancy Pelosi’s Grace and Spirit as She Prepares to Step Down
Readers react to Nancy Pelosi’s announced departure as speaker. Also: The Republican House; Ron DeSantis; crypto trading; Canada’s forests. Story Published at: November 18, 2022 at 05:18PM Continue Reading…
Investor Losses From FTX’s Implosion Are Growing
The crypto exchange’s collapse is stoking fears of contagion across the industry. Meanwhile, FTX’s founder, Sam Bankman-Fried, is still speaking out. Story Published at: November 17, 2022 at 01:32PM Continue Reading…
Big-Name Donors Are Moving On From Trump
Deep-pocketed conservatives, including Stephen A. Schwarzman and Kenneth C. Griffin, said they plan to back alternatives to the former president. Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 12:50PM Continue Reading…
Divided Government
A split Congress could lead to government shutdowns and economic turmoil. Story Published at: November 16, 2022 at 11:35AM Continue Reading…