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This piece aims to provide a glimpse into CoinDesk's present mindset - an endeavor we aspire to make a regular occurrence. The organization has recently undergone the unfortunate necessity of reducing its team of exceptional journalists and editors specializing in crypto coverage. Regrettably, this decision has cast a pall over the atmosphere, leaving no one within these walls in a state of contentment.

Can the situation get any worse? It's difficult to conceive. However, we can find solace in the fact that we're not at the rock bottom like Sam Bankman-Fried, the shamed creator of FTX, who was recently incarcerated in one of the most notorious U.S. prisons due to his violation of bail terms.

Revealing his ex-girlfriend and colleague Caroline Ellison's diary might be an unexpectedly positive outcome from the once-admired media figure's regrettable act of pettiness. This incident sheds light on the previously wealthy billionaire, now struggling with anxiety and resorting to pill consumption and unusual coping mechanisms like salt intake.

Portions of Ellison's statement during the upcoming trial in October might feature her documented compilation titled “Things Sam is Freaking Out About” which seemingly encompassed financial difficulties and unfavorable media coverage. Oh, Sam, had you only been aware of the profound predicament you were inadvertently delving into.

Paying tribute to Ellison and SBF, CoinDesk opted to immortalize a few of the matters that have us deeply concerned. Hopefully, this won't find its way into legal proceedings against us — our financial judgment might be lacking, but it's not of a criminal nature.