FTX founder Sam Bankman-Fried won't be getting a presidential pardon. Despite serving a 25-year sentence for fraud and conspiracy charges, Trump has made clear that SBF won't receive clemency. The move is notable given that the administration has already shown leniency toward other prominent crypto figures, creating an interesting contrast in how different cases are being handled. The decision underscores the gravity of what happened at FTX and suggests that even in a crypto-friendly political environment, the level of deception in that collapse remains disqualifying for presidential forgiveness.