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In a situation that has become far too familiar to cryptocurrency investors, the FTX cryptocurrency exchange recently filed for bankruptcy. As a result, customers have lost around $8 Billion. Although we have become accustomed to failures of cryptocurrency exchanges, FTX stands out because it was supposed to be the "good guy" of crypto. Celebrities and YouTubers alike eagerly promoted FTX, and many people saw FTX as a safe place to park their cryptocurrency. So, what went wrong, and more importantly, what does the FTX disaster mean for you and the future of crypto? #ftx #ftt #crypto
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