Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes

The jailed founder of bankrupt crypto exchange FTX is fueling growing speculation that he is seeking a presidential pardon.

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CoinDesk: Sam Bankman-Fried tries to get on Donald Trump’s good side by backing his Iran strikes.

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