Screenshot from Caroline Ellison's Twitter, @carolinecapital
- Caroline Ellison was behind the scenes at FTX, but has emerged as a viral character amid the company's implosion.
- Twitter and Tumblr accounts thought to be linked to Ellison contain musings about race science and gender roles.
Following the implosion of cryptocurrency exchange FTX, the world is scrambling to learn more about Caroline Ellison.
Ellison was the CEO of Alameda Research, a trading firm that borrowed customer funds from FTX to cover its losses and make risky bets. She was fired when FTX and Alameda Research filed for bankruptcy.
Until recently, Ellison was a shadow behind the success of FTX and Sam Bankman-Fried, who was widely regarded as a crypto wunderkind.
Since FTX's demise, a Twitter account and two Tumblr blogs — that include personal and professional details that match those of Ellison's — have become the internet's greatest resources on the former CEO. They offer what could be a glimpse into the 28-year-old's personal beliefs, including her thoughts on cryptocurrency trading.
While Ellison's views are certainly not a direct reflection of her work, they map onto larger questions of diversity within the cryptocurrency industry. CoinDesk, a cryptocurrency publication, noted that "white men dominate crypto" while a 2022 study from the Morning Consult showed that 62% of all cryptocurrency owners identified as white and male.
Ellison did not respond to requests for comment. Here are some of the most revealing quotes found on these social media accounts.