Prosecutors Say Bankman-Fried's Lack of Crypto Regulation Defense is Irrelevant to Fraud Charges as Trial Begins
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Prosecutors say lack of crypto laws irrelevant to fraud charges against Bankman-Fried
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Trial began Tuesday; Bankman-Fried pleaded not guilty to misusing FTX customer funds
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Prosecutors can raise Bankman-Fried's philanthropy and charity but must clear with court first
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DOJ won't allege illegal political donations but will note funds used inconsistently
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Bankman-Fried argued lack of crypto regulation common in industry at time
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