We’re almost a year into the spectacle that is Sam Bankman-Fried’s sudden turn from crypto boy genius to (alleged) crypto criminal. And it’s certainly been a story of theatrical proportions, as the media (Fortune included) have cataloged every step in the saga—from the collapse of crypto exchange FTX in November to the revocation of the former CEO’s bail in August for allegedly tampering with witnesses.
As we approach the eve of one of the most high-profile white-collar criminal trials in recent memory, let’s take a look at the main protagonists and antagonists in a sprawling case that’s captivated countless eyeballs in the cryptoverse—and beyond.
