Going Infinite: The Rise and Fall of a New Tycoon

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From the #1 bestselling author of The Big Short and Flash Boys comes a high-octane narrative centered on a pivotal figure in one of the 21st century's most dramatic financial collapses. Sam Bankman-Fried, the world’s youngest billionaire before thirty, amassed a record fortune during the crypto frenzy, attracting the attention of CEOs, celebrities, and world leaders. He even contemplated paying off the Bahamas' national debt to establish his business there. However, his empire ultimately crumbled. This enigmatic character, often seen in cargo shorts and twitching during interviews while playing video games, remained a mystery even to his million-dollar investors. What enabled his extraordinary financial success, and how did it all unravel? Michael Lewis, who closely followed Bankman-Fried during his meteoric rise, delivers an unparalleled account in this story that blends a psychological portrait of a gifted "thinking machine" with a thrilling financial roller-coaster ride. This narrative explores high-frequency trading, crypto mania, and the interplay of hubris and downfall, capturing the essence of a twenty-first-century epic like no one else can.