FTX
Mentioned in 29 analyzed podcast episodes across 10 shows
A cryptocurrency exchange that collapsed in 2022 amid massive fraud orchestrated by CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, who was sentenced to 25 years in prison. The collapse is widely cited across podcasts as a cautionary example of catastrophic third-party custody failures, unregulated consumer losses, and counterparty risk in crypto lending, with particular emphasis on how the exchange misused customer deposits for risky bets. Podcasters also note that while FTX failed, its CFTC-regulated subsidiary LedgerX survived due to proper segregated accounts and regulatory oversight.
Mentioned On
Episode Mentions
Bankless · May 14, 2026
The $200 Billion Shadow Market Behind Anthropic's Stock | Dio Casares
“Historical example of large Anthropic share block sale during bankruptcy proceedings”
Armchair Expert with Dax Shepard · May 13, 2026
Ben McKenzie (on cryptocurrency)
“Crypto exchange that collapsed in 2022; Sam Bankman-Fried imprisoned for fraud; McKenzie interviewed him for documentary”
The a16z Show · May 7, 2026
Crypto Fund 5: We Raised $2.2B. Here’s Why.
“Collapsed exchange referenced as example of dangers in unregulated crypto markets”
The a16z Show · Apr 23, 2026
Martin Shkreli on AI, Pharma, and What Actually Matters
“Referenced in context of SBF's $400M Anthropic investment using depositor funds; cautionary tale of misaligned incentives”
CoinDesk Podcast Network · Apr 23, 2026
U.S. Military Confirms It's Running a Live Bitcoin Node | CoinDesk Daily
“Bankruptcy estate sold 5% Cursor stake for $200k in April 2023, now worth ~$3 billion after SpaceX acquisition”
What Bitcoin Did · Apr 21, 2026
Should Satoshi’s Coins Be Frozen? | Rob Hamilton
“Mentioned as example of exchange failure and crisis moment in Bitcoin's history alongside Mt. Gox”
Macrodosing: Arian Foster and PFT Commenter · Apr 16, 2026
The Crypto Boom, Bust, and Backlash (ft. Ben Mckenzie & Dave Miller) | April 16, 2026
“Crypto exchange that collapsed; Sam Bankman-Fried used customer deposits to fund failing trading firm Alameda Research”
#SistersInLaw · Apr 1, 2026
291: More Big Buts
“Mentioned as recent corporate crime case where CEO Samuel Bankman-Fried was prosecuted and imprisoned”
Macroaggressions · Mar 13, 2026
Flashback Friday | #422: America's Death Spiral
“Cryptocurrency exchange bankruptcy in 2023; alleged money laundering vehicle for Democratic Party”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Mar 11, 2026
Rewriting the Rules: The SEC & CFTC on Crypto, IPOs & the Future of American Markets
“Used as cautionary example of crypto fraud, though LedgerX division survived due to CFTC oversight”
Pablo Torre Finds Out · Mar 10, 2026
How Billionaires Call the Shots in the NBA (and America), with TrueHoop's Henry Abbott
“Fraudulent crypto exchange; example of dirty money the NBA accepted as sponsorship despite reputational risk”
How to Be a Better Human · Mar 9, 2026
How to understand money stuff (w/ Matt Levine)
“Crypto exchange that collapsed in 2022 by taking risky bets with customer deposits, replicating 2008 financial crisis dynamics”
Bankless · Feb 25, 2026
Zero Crypto at Home: Bankless in the Age of Wrench Attacks and Phishing | Jameson Lopp and Beau
“Collapsed exchange cited as example of catastrophic third-party custody failure and trusted third party risk”
All-In with Chamath, Jason, Sacks & Friedberg · Feb 10, 2026
CZ's Untold Story: The Rise, Fall, and Redemption of Binance's Founder
“Collapsed crypto exchange where Binance was early investor before exiting in 2021”
Scamfluencers · Feb 9, 2026
Matt Bergwall: Return to Sender | 200
“Referenced as example of young tech entrepreneur (Sam Bankman-Fried) that Matt idolized before its collapse”
The Prestige TV Podcast · Jan 27, 2026
‘Industry’ Season 4, Episode 3: Watching the Sausage Get Made
“Cryptocurrency exchange referenced as example of Jim's previous journalistic coverage and financial involvement”
Joe Lonsdale: American Optimist · Jan 26, 2026
Ep 140: SEC Chairman Paul Atkins on Making IPOs Great Again, Crypto's Comeback & New Rules for Retail Investors
“Cited as example of offshore crypto trading; LedgerX subsidiary survived FTX collapse due to CFTC regulation and segregated accounts”
Peak Performance Life Podcast · Jan 20, 2026
EPI 235: BIG GOALS - The Science Of Setting Them, Achieving Them, And Creating Your Best Life. With 9X Best Selling Author Caroline Adams Miller
“Case study of goals gone wild where Sam Bankman-Fried pursued performance goals without proper learning and due diligence”
Pivot · Jan 20, 2026
Betting on Reality with Kalshi CEO Tarek Mansour: ACCESS
Autocracy in America · Jan 16, 2026
Crypto Corruption
“Collapsed crypto exchange where CEO Sam Bankman-Fried misused customer funds; cited as example of unprotected consumer losses in unregulated crypto sector”
TBPN · Jan 13, 2026
We're all Jerome Powell, Apple and Google Make it Official, Anthropic Health Care | Diet TBPN
This Past Weekend w/ Theo Von · Jan 12, 2026
#633 - Trevor Wallace
“Mentioned as major crypto fraud case with founder Sam Bankman-Fried sentenced to 25 years”
What Bitcoin Did · Dec 30, 2025
2026 Macro Outlook and What It Means for Bitcoin | Joe Carlasare
“Crypto exchange that committed massive fraud in 2022; created sentiment worse than current bearish environment”
TFTC: A Bitcoin Podcast · Dec 29, 2025
#699: TradFi's Secret War Against Bitcoin with Ryan Lane
“Crypto exchange that collapsed in 2021-22; example of counterparty risk in digital asset lending”
The Rich Roll Podcast · Dec 15, 2025
Let’s Make The World Wildly Better: Rutger Bregman On Moral Ambition
“Cryptocurrency exchange founded by Sam Bankman-Fried, exemplifying failure of effective altruism's earning-to-give model”
Acquired · Dec 15, 2025
10 Years of Acquired (with Michael Lewis)
“2022 collapse triggered Acquired's strategic pivot to focus on durability and quality over volume”
Galaxy Brain · Nov 21, 2025
Are Sports the Most Valuable Commodity in the World? with Pablo Torre
“Crypto exchange that used sports sponsorships (Tom Brady, Steph Curry, Miami Heat naming rights) for image building before collapse”
The Learning Leader Show With Ryan Hawk · Oct 12, 2025
657: Helen Lewis - Why Genius Is a Myth, Edison Needed Teams, Self-Promoters Are Overrated, Conspiracy Theories, Shakespeare Needed Luck, and How To Build an Excellent Career
“Sam Bankman-Fried's cryptocurrency exchange discussed as example of narcissistic self-promotion masking fraud.”
Darknet Diaries · Dec 3, 2024
152: Stacc Attack
“Collapsed cryptocurrency exchange; Jared claims he tried to warn authorities before public collapse in Nov 2022”