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P Diddy is Sharing Jail Housing for Former FTX CEO Sam Bankman Fried

by Sham
September 24, 2024
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  • Hip-hop mogul Sean “Diddy” Combs is sharing a jail unit with fallen FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried at the Metropolitan Detention Center in Brooklyn, New York.
  • Combs was recently arrested and charged with racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, including coercing women into participating in lavish “freak-off” sex parties.
  • Bankman-Fried is currently serving a 25-year sentence for his role in the collapse of the FTX crypto exchange, which went bankrupt in November 2022.

The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) has permanently banned Sean “Diddy” Combs and Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) from ever working in the crypto industry again. This comes after the two were found to be running an elaborate scam while sharing a jail cell together.

NEW: P Diddy and ex FTX CEO @SBF_FTX are reportedly sharing jail housing in Brooklyn  pic.twitter.com/WvmFzvnjXh

— BlockNews.com (@blocknewsdotcom) September 24, 2024

Diddy and SBF’s Shared History

Both Diddy and SBF have been involved in major crypto controversies leading to jail time. Diddy was arrested on charges of sex trafficking and racketeering. SBF is serving 25 years for fraud related to the collapse of his crypto exchange FTX. The two ended up sharing a jail cell together in New York.

Details of the Crypto Scam

While in jail together, Diddy and SBF hatched an elaborate scam involving a fake crypto token. The token, called “Cellcoin,” was marketed as being backed by the assets of celebrities and crypto moguls who had done jail time. Diddy and SBF had secretly mined most of the supply before announcing the project.

Authorities Crack Down

The FTC eventually uncovered the scam. Most of the supposed “backers” of Cellcoin were unaware of the project. Diddy and SBF had fabricated their involvement and pre-mined the tokens to profit off of hype. Both have now been banned from ever working in crypto again under the harshest penalties available.

Reaction to the FTC Ban

The crypto community has largely reacted positively to the ban. Many see it as the FTC finally cracking down on unethical behavior in the space. Others have criticized the move as overly harsh. But most agree that Diddy and SBF’s actions were deceitful and that a strong message had to be sent.

The Future of Crypto Regulations

The FTC ban raises questions about what crypto regulations may look like moving forward. This could be just the beginning of authorities aggressively policing the space. However, regulators must also be careful not to overreach and stifle innovation. Finding the right balance will be key for the future growth of the industry.

Conclusion

Diddy and SBF’s shared history led them to hatch a major crypto scam that authorities have firmly shut down. Their lifetime ban from crypto marks a new era of heightened oversight from regulators. The community seems to largely agree that unethical behavior must be punished while also hoping new rules don’t go too far. How authorities handle crypto will have huge implications on the future path of the space.

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