SBF Donated To Lawmakers Working On Crypto Policies, Newsy Finds

Sam Bankman-Fried, former head of FTX, made nearly $40 million in political donations, becoming the 6th largest individual donor. His arrest in the Bahamas led to scrutiny over his donations, which were linked to potential campaign finance violations. Bankman-Fried donated to both Democrats and Republicans, influencing cryptocurrency legislation. Some lawmakers returned the donations, while others remained silent. The indictment suggests he used others' names to bypass donation limits. Despite his efforts to influence legislation, his arrest may lead to stricter cryptocurrency regulations.

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