Shaquille O’Neal to pay $1.8 million to settle FTX class action lawsuit

From Yahoo Finance: 2025-06-13 10:22:00

Former NBA player Shaquille O’Neal will pay $1.8 million to settle a class action lawsuit related to the demise of cryptocurrency exchange FTX. O’Neal, Brady, and Curry were accused of endorsing FTX as a reputable investment option. FTX sought bankruptcy protection due to billions in losses and misuse of depositors’ funds. Bankman-Fried was sentenced to 25 years in prison. O’Neal’s settlement includes a broad release from future claims and no reimbursement from FTX. The payment will be made within 30 days of final settlement approval.

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