In a shocking new revelation, a lawsuit filed against disgraced FTX CEO Bankman-Fried has exposed the bizarre and dystopian schemes pursued by FTX’s nonprofit arm, the FTX Foundation. The documents unveiled plans for a sovereign island bunker and questionable charitable activities, leaving many stunned by the extent of the cryptocurrency exchange’s covert operations.
The Memo: A Dystopian Island Bunker
Amid the chaos of FTX’s implosion last year, insiders knew there were strange happenings behind the scenes. However, the recent lawsuit brought against Bankman-Fried has shed light on even more unhinged ideas. One such plan involved discussions about purchasing the tiny island nation of Nauru in Micronesia to construct a bunker. The purported purpose of this bunker was alarming – it was intended to be used in the event of a catastrophic event resulting in a significant reduction of the world’s population, with the goal of repopulating the Earth. Additionally, the island would serve as a “lab” for developing “sensible regulation around human genetic enhancement.” The memo indicated that Bankman-Fried and his brother Gabriel were behind these far-fetched ideas.
Effective Altruism Meets Unethical Profit-Seeking
These hair-brained charitable concepts were allegedly linked to the philosophy of “effective altruism,” which seeks to maximize profit to benefit others in society through rational and evidence-based means. Bankman-Fried appeared to be driven by a desire to amass wealth and funnel it into political and social causes. However, the reality seems far from the noble intentions of effective altruism, as accusations emerged that millions of dollars were funneled into personal payouts for Bankman-Fried.
FTX Foundation: A Charade to Boost Public Image
According to the lawsuit, the FTX Foundation’s activities served little purpose beyond enhancing the public image of Bankman-Fried and his associates. The foundation’s grants, rather than promoting meaningful change, took on a peculiar tone. A significant sum of $300,000 was allocated to commission a book exploring “humans’ utility functions,” a topic that raised eyebrows among critics. Furthermore, the foundation handed out a staggering $400,000 to create animated YouTube videos explaining the concept of effective altruism, including peculiar videos about “grabby aliens.”
Awaiting Trial for Fraud
Bankman-Fried has maintained his plea of not guilty to fraud charges as he awaits trial later this year. The accusations against the former crypto baron continue to pile up, with allegations of financial misconduct and self-serving actions in the face of purported charitable endeavors.
The Potential Consequences of Unchecked Schemes
If not for the legal proceedings, Bankman-Fried and his cohorts may have pursued their extraordinary plans further, potentially creating a dystopian bunker for questionable human experimentation. The entire saga surrounding FTX’s collapse and the recent lawsuit serves as a stark reminder of the need for transparency and accountability, especially within the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies.
As the trial date approaches, the world watches intently to see the outcome of these disturbing allegations and to assess the potential consequences of unchecked schemes pursued by powerful figures in the cryptocurrency industry.
Source: Futurism
