The fallout from the spectacular implosion of crypto giant FTX has triggered a cascade of wide-reaching effects: It's ensnared a number of prominent sports figures, including NFL quarterback Tom Brady, MLB slugger Alex Rodriguez, and NBA great Michael Jordan. The two sports legends and the businessman are defendants in a lawsuit against the FTX cryptocurrency exchange.
The lawsuit, which was filed by a group of investors, alleges that FTX engaged in a number of fraudulent activities and caused U.S. customers to sustain more than $11 billion in damages. In particular, the suit accuses FTX of targeting unsophisticated investors and deceiving them into investing in the volatile crypto market. The suit also alleges that Brady, Rodriguez, and Jordan were all involved in promoting FTX and its products, and profited from the venture.
While the three sports figures have yet to comment on the lawsuit, FTX has denied the accusations and is seeking to have the case dismissed. The company claims that the allegations are without merit and that the investors are simply trying to capitalize on the collapse of the cryptocurrency market.