Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon
by Michael Lewis
Going Infinite is by Michael Lewis, one of the best writers about finance out there. In this book, he takes on the story of Sam Bankman-Fried (aka SBF), who became a multi-billionaire as the founder of FTX, a cryptocurrency exchange. FTX went bankrupt late in 2022 and SBF was arrested on multiple criminal charges. According to the book blurb, Lewis got to know Bankman-Fried during the years of his rise. Lewis’s books tend to be entertaining and as well as informative and, hopefully, this one will lift the lid not only on SBF but the world of cryptocurrency, too.
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“Also out is a book by the great Michael Lewis on Sam Bankman-Fried, the one-time cryptocurrency billionaire who is now on trial for fraud. As always with Lewis it’s a good read for anyone who wants to understand what that was all about and the sheer scale of money involved. However, in the preface, Lewis admits to having been completely taken (in) by Bankman-Fried, who is always referred to in the book as Sam.” Read more...
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