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The trial of FTX co-founder Sam Bankman-Fried, accused of a multibillion-dollar crypto fraud, has begun with a jury panel of nine women and three men, including a retired Salomon Brothers banker, a pediatric nurse, and a special education teacher. Six alternates have also been selected. The trial is taking place in Manhattan federal court, with opening statements beginning Wednesday afternoon. The case has attracted significant attention in the cryptocurrency community, as Bankman-Fried is a prominent figure in the industry.