CZ Reveals SBF's Outlandish Requests During FTX Collapse in New Memoir

CoinDesk · 2026-04-08
CZ Reveals SBF's Outlandish Requests During FTX Collapse in New Memoir

In his new memoir, Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao offers a behind-the-scenes look at the chaotic events surrounding the collapse of FTX, revealing that former CEO Sam Bankman-Fried asked for billions of dollars in a very informal manner, likening it to requesting 'a Bologna sandwich.' Zhao's insights point to the missteps within the cryptocurrency market during that tumultuous period, especially highlighting Caroline Ellison's controversial $22 floor price offer. This article delves into the implications of those events on the crypto landscape and the future of exchanges in the wake of FTX's downfall.