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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.
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