In this article, we take a look at key figures in the crypto world whose fates in 2023 were diverse and significantly influenced the direction of cryptocurrencies.
The year 2023 brought many triumphs and failures in the crypto industry. While some enjoyed tremendous success, others experienced the collapse of their empires, despite positive expectations.
Below, you'll find an overview of those who reaped success in the world of cryptocurrencies in 2023, and those who, on the contrary, incurred significant losses.
Triumphant Heroes
In times full of uncertainty and hope, several crypto entrepreneurs proved themselves as resilient visionaries. Their contributions not only shaped the year 2023 but also laid solid foundations for the future.
Brad Garlinghouse
#Ripple might not be everyone's favorite, but its CEO Brad Garlinghouse earned widespread favor in the crypto community this year due to several legal victories against the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). In July, Ripple achieved a significant legal decision confirming that their XRP token does not violate securities laws. Although the dispute with the SEC over a fine of $770 million continues, Garlinghouse maintains a strong position in his fight with the regulator.
Yuga Labs
Yuga Labs experienced a significant legal success this year. In April, the court ruled in favor of the company in their dispute with Ryder Ripps and Jeremy Cahen, who accused Yuga Labs'
#NFT Bored Ape Yacht Club of racism and anti-Semitism and subsequently created copies of these NFTs. The court ordered Ripps and Cahen to pay Yuga Labs damages and legal expenses amounting to $1.57 million.
Real Bedford FC
Real Bedford, a football team owned by
#Bitcoin podcaster Peter McCormack, had an outstanding year, winning the South Midlands league in the United Kingdom in April. McCormack's goal of getting the club into the Premier League may be distant, but this year's promotion is a step in the right direction.
Crypto Lawyers
In a year full of bankruptcies, scams, and copyright infringement, one group benefited from every crisis: lawyers specializing in cryptocurrencies. In January 2023, the law firm Sullivan & Cromwell had 150 employees working solely on the FTX case, an example of great success in this area.
Unfortunate Losers
Some of the most respected crypto entrepreneurs faced legal troubles in 2023, ranging from embezzlement of investment funds to enabling money laundering.
Changpeng Zhao
The story of
#Binance “CZ” is a matter of perspective. Despite having to pay a huge fine and admitting to failing to prevent money laundering.
Jesse Powell
Jesse Powell and his company Kraken settled with the SEC in February and paid a fine of $30 million. The SEC subsequently filed a complaint against Kraken for allegedly operating as an unregistered national securities exchange.
Do Kwon
Terraform Labs co-founder Do Kwon was arrested and sentenced for forging official documents, just the beginning of his troubles as he faces extradition efforts for the collapse of the Terra ecosystem.
Sam Bankman-Fried
Sam Bankman-Fried, former CEO of
#FTX , was found guilty of fraud and faces a possible sentence of up to 110 years in prison, making him one of the biggest losers of 2023 in the crypto world.
This overview shows that 2023 was a year of extremes for crypto entrepreneurs, from the heights of success to deep falls.
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