The criminal trial of FTX founder Bankman-Fried kicked off with the defense and prosecution clashing over whether the fallen crypto leader was a deeply flawed company manger or the architect of one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.

The criminal trial of FTX founder Bankman-Fried kicked off with the defense and prosecution clashing over whether the fallen crypto leader was a deeply flawed company manger or the architect of one of the biggest financial frauds in U.S. history.