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Sam Bankman-Fried (founder of FTX) Former billionaire and head of the bankrupt crypto exchange FTX, often called the "crypto king," was sentenced in 2024 to 25 years in prison in the US for fraud. His lawyers filed an appeal, but for now he continues to serve his sentence, and his expected return to the crypto industry is impossible.

Aiden Pleterski (Canadian "Crypto King") A young crypto entrepreneur from Ontario who raised over $40 million from investors was declared bankrupt. He became scandalously known for continuing to live a lavish lifestyle despite debts and legal proceedings, which made him the subject of investigations and later even kidnapping and torture.

Gerry Cotten (QuadrigaCX) The notorious founder of the Canadian exchange QuadrigaCX, who died suddenly in India in 2018, leading to the disappearance of $250 million from investors. His mysterious death spawned many conspiracy theories that he faked his death and will return to use hidden assets.
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