FTX’s collapse mirrors an infamous 18th century British financial scandal
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Sam Bankman-Fried, once considered a star in the freewheeling world of cryptocurrency, has been charged with conspiracy, fraud and money laundering. Stefani Reynolds/AFP via Getty Images – – By Amy Froide, Professor of History, University of Maryland, Baltimore County – Published: 2022 Dec …