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Alameda Seeks Return of $700M Paid to ‘Super Networkers’ for Celebrity, Political Access

Sam Bankman-Fried promised billions to Michael Kives and Bryan Baum after being awed by their connections to politicians, billionaires and reality TV stars, court filings say.

Sam Bankman-Fried leaves a federal court in Manhattan following a hearing (Elizabeth Napolitano / CoinDesk)
Sam Bankman-Fried leaves a federal court in Manhattan following a hearing (Elizabeth Napolitano / CoinDesk)