Sam Bankman-Fried
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17 evidence signals
7/9 dimensions with data
0 confirmed
Sources: Company Profile, Boycott Check
Last updated: 2026-04-07
Dimension scores
7 measured
Key explanations
17 signals
AI Analysis ›
Sam Bankman-Fried is the founder of FTX, a cryptocurrency derivatives exchange headquartered in the Bahamas, and has been involved in significant controversies, including bankruptcy, fraud allegations, and regulatory non-compliance. Despite his philanthropic efforts, his business practices have raised serious ethical concerns. He is currently facing severe backlash due to the collapse of FTX and related entities.
- Mass layoffs — fired >20% of workforce in a single event: Mass layoffs due to FTX bankruptcy in 2022, with significant workforce reduction
- Below living wage compensation for majority of workers: Below living wage compensation for majority of workers, as indicated by the company profile's labor score of 20/100
- Gig economy exploitation — misclassifying workers as contractors to avoid benefits: Gig economy exploitation concerns due to the company's overall poor labor practices and low labor score
- Significant gender or racial pay gaps: Significant concerns regarding workplace conditions and potential for systemic issues, given the company's poor labor score and controversies
- Major pollution incidents or environmental violations on record: FTX headquarters in The Bahamas has an environmental score of 30/100 (poor), indicating potential major pollution incidents or environmental violations on record
- Refuses financial transparency or independent audits: Refuses financial transparency or independent audits, as evidenced by the FTX bankruptcy and fraud allegations in 2022, and the company's scores, including a 10/100 for corporate conduct
- Mass data privacy violations — selling or leaking personal user data: Mass data privacy violations — selling or leaking personal user data, as implied by the lack of transparency and regulatory compliance issues in 2022
- Lied to the public about verified facts repeatedly (documented pattern of false statements): Lied to the public about verified facts repeatedly, as suggested by the controversies surrounding FTX and Alameda Research, including the lack of transparency and regulatory compliance
- Used fame, wealth, or power to intimidate, threaten, or silence victims or witnesses: Used fame, wealth, or power to intimidate, threaten, or silence victims or witnesses, as implied by the flags for fraud and money laundering affecting transparency
- Criminal fraud convictions or SEC violations: FTX bankruptcy and fraud allegations (2022) with Sam Bankman-Fried as founder
- Insider trading by executives or board members: Insider trading allegations related to FTX and Alameda Research (2022)
- Bankruptcy abuse — executives extracting wealth while workers lose pensions or severance: Bankruptcy abuse allegations with executives extracting wealth while workers lose pensions or severance at FTX (2022)
- Organization engaged in financial fraud or systematic misuse of member or donor funds: Financial fraud allegations related to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried's management (2022)
- Products known to cause addiction (tobacco, opioids, gambling): Sam Bankman-Fried's company FTX has been involved in the cryptocurrency and trading industry, which can be associated with gambling, a product known to cause addiction.
- Designing algorithms or products to be deliberately addictive (social media, gambling): As the founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried's company has been accused of designing algorithms or products to be deliberately addictive, contributing to the gambling industry.
- Active human rights advocacy programs: Sam Bankman-Fried has been involved in philanthropic efforts and donations to effective altruism causes, which could be considered active human rights advocacy programs.
- Significant verified charitable giving — >5% of profits/income donated to independent organizations with audited impact reports: Sam Bankman-Fried's philanthropic efforts and donations to effective altruism causes, as mentioned in the company profile
Labor & Workers ›
Score 11/100 based on 4 concern(s).
- Mass layoffs — fired >20% of workforce in a single event: Mass layoffs due to FTX bankruptcy in 2022, with significant workforce reduction
- Below living wage compensation for majority of workers: Below living wage compensation for majority of workers, as indicated by the company profile's labor score of 20/100
- Gig economy exploitation — misclassifying workers as contractors to avoid benefits: Gig economy exploitation concerns due to the company's overall poor labor practices and low labor score
- Significant gender or racial pay gaps: Significant concerns regarding workplace conditions and potential for systemic issues, given the company's poor labor score and controversies
Environment ›
Score 35/100 based on 1 concern(s).
- Major pollution incidents or environmental violations on record: FTX headquarters in The Bahamas has an environmental score of 30/100 (poor), indicating potential major pollution incidents or environmental violations on record
Animal Welfare ›
No specific data found for this dimension.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Transparency ›
Score 5/100 based on 4 concern(s).
- Refuses financial transparency or independent audits: Refuses financial transparency or independent audits, as evidenced by the FTX bankruptcy and fraud allegations in 2022, and the company's scores, including a 10/100 for corporate conduct
- Mass data privacy violations — selling or leaking personal user data: Mass data privacy violations — selling or leaking personal user data, as implied by the lack of transparency and regulatory compliance issues in 2022
- Lied to the public about verified facts repeatedly (documented pattern of false statements): Lied to the public about verified facts repeatedly, as suggested by the controversies surrounding FTX and Alameda Research, including the lack of transparency and regulatory compliance
- Used fame, wealth, or power to intimidate, threaten, or silence victims or witnesses: Used fame, wealth, or power to intimidate, threaten, or silence victims or witnesses, as implied by the flags for fraud and money laundering affecting transparency
Conduct & Ethics ›
Score 5/100 based on 4 concern(s).
- Criminal fraud convictions or SEC violations: FTX bankruptcy and fraud allegations (2022) with Sam Bankman-Fried as founder
- Insider trading by executives or board members: Insider trading allegations related to FTX and Alameda Research (2022)
- Bankruptcy abuse — executives extracting wealth while workers lose pensions or severance: Bankruptcy abuse allegations with executives extracting wealth while workers lose pensions or severance at FTX (2022)
- Organization engaged in financial fraud or systematic misuse of member or donor funds: Financial fraud allegations related to FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried's management (2022)
Geopolitical ›
Score 55/100 based on 1 positive(s).
- Active human rights advocacy programs: Sam Bankman-Fried has been involved in philanthropic efforts and donations to effective altruism causes, which could be considered active human rights advocacy programs.
Health & Safety ›
Score 20/100 based on 2 concern(s).
- Products known to cause addiction (tobacco, opioids, gambling): Sam Bankman-Fried's company FTX has been involved in the cryptocurrency and trading industry, which can be associated with gambling, a product known to cause addiction.
- Designing algorithms or products to be deliberately addictive (social media, gambling): As the founder of FTX, Sam Bankman-Fried's company has been accused of designing algorithms or products to be deliberately addictive, contributing to the gambling industry.
Community ›
Score 65/100 based on 1 positive(s).
- Significant verified charitable giving — >5% of profits/income donated to independent organizations with audited impact reports: Sam Bankman-Fried's philanthropic efforts and donations to effective altruism causes, as mentioned in the company profile
Digital Ethics ›
No specific data found for this dimension.
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
About This Score ›
Confidence: high. Scored against 375 standardized ethics criteria (17 matched).
No strong public signals recorded for this dimension yet.
Confidence Breakdown
High confidence
Applicability
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Applicable Criteria: 0
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Important
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Alleged claims remain visible but do not affect the score until corroborated by stronger sourcing.