Larry David Regrets FTX Ad, Faces Lawsuit
The comedian acknowledges his mistake in endorsing the collapsed crypto exchange and reveals financial losses due to being paid in cryptocurrency.
- Larry David expresses regret over participating in a 2022 Super Bowl ad for the now-collapsed crypto exchange FTX, calling himself an 'idiot' for doing so.
- David, along with other celebrity endorsers of FTX, is targeted by a class action lawsuit accusing them of participating in a fraudulent scheme.
- The comedian reveals part of his payment for the ad was in cryptocurrency, resulting in significant financial loss following FTX's bankruptcy.
- FTX's bankruptcy advisors announce expectations to fully repay customers and general unsecured creditors with allowed claims.
- Sam Bankman-Fried, FTX's founder, was found guilty of federal fraud and conspiracy charges and awaits sentencing in March.