Culture Clash in Courtroom as Crypto Influencers Flock to Bankman-Fried Trial
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Crypto influencers, YouTubers, and commentators have flocked to Sam Bankman-Fried's fraud trial, creating a culture clash in the courtroom.
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A YouTuber named Taco has become a regular at the trial, streaming daily updates for his thousands of online followers.
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The crypto lexicon has entered the courtroom, with witnesses explaining terms like "FUD" and "DeFi."
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Reporters compete for seats with crypto personalities like Coffeezilla and Tiffany Fong, who feel invested in the case.
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Courtroom rules have posed challenges for the crypto crowd, unused to banning electronics and hats.