Netflix’s sci-fi series “Conquest” has been embroiled in controversy as its director, Carl Erik Rinsch, reportedly diverted $4 million from the show’s budget to invest in Dogecoin, resulting in a $27 million windfall.

Netflix 的科幻剧集《征服》陷入争议，据报道该剧导演卡尔·埃里克·林什 (Carl Erik Rinsch) 从该剧的预算中挪用了 400 万美元来投资狗狗币，从而获得了 2700 万美元的意外之财。

Now, Rinsch is seeking an additional $14 million from Netflix, according to a confidential arbitration proceeding mentioned in a November 22 report by The New York Times.

根据《纽约时报》 11 月 22 日报道中提到的一项保密仲裁程序，Rinsch 正在向 Netflix 寻求额外的 1400 万美元。

The behind-the-scenes drama of “Conquest” is outlined in The New York Times report, revealing that Netflix had allocated a substantial budget of $55 million for the series, but no episodes have been delivered as yet.

《纽约时报》的报道概述了《征服》的幕后故事，透露 Netflix 已为该剧拨出 5500 万美元的巨额预算，但目前尚未交付任何剧集。

In March 2020, approximately 16 months after Netflix greenlit Rinsch’s concept and provided an initial budget of $44 million,

2020 年 3 月，即 Netflix 批准 Rinsch 的概念并提供 4400 万美元的初始预算约 16 个月后，

Rinsch requested additional funds. Netflix agreed to release $11 million on the condition that he completed the show.

林什请求额外资金。 Netflix 同意发放 1100 万美元，条件是他必须完成这部剧。

Financial records obtained by The New York Times disclosed that Rinsch used $10.5 million from the new funding to speculate in the stock market, experiencing significant losses of nearly $6 million in just a few weeks through options bets on pharmaceutical firms and the S&P 500.

《纽约时报》获得的财务记录显示，林奇利用新融资中的 1050 万美元进行股市投机，通过押注制药公司和标准普尔 500 指数的期权，短短几周内就遭受了近 600 万美元的巨额损失。

Left with slightly over $4 million, Rinsch transferred the remaining funds to the cryptocurrency exchange Kraken and invested heavily in Dogecoin.

剩下略高于 400 万美元的 Rinsch 将剩余资金转移到加密货币交易所 Kraken，并大量投资于狗狗币。

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When he cashed out in May 2021, he realized approximately $27 million in profits, as confirmed by an account statement obtained by the newspaper.

该报获得的一份账户报表证实，当他于 2021 年 5 月套现时，他实现了约 2700 万美元的利润。

Rinsch expressed his gratitude to cryptocurrency in a conversation with a Kraken representative, saying, “Thank you and god bless crypto.”

Rinsch 在与 Kraken 代表的对话中表达了他对加密货币的感激之情，他说：“谢谢你，上帝保佑加密货币。”

With his newfound wealth, Rinsch purportedly splurged on high-end furniture, designer clothing, an extravagant watch worth over $380,000, five Rolls Royces, and a Ferrari. A forensic accountant hired by Rinsch’s ex-wife for divorce proceedings provided this information.

据称，Rinsch 凭借新获得的财富，挥霍购买了高端家具、名牌服装、价值超过 38 万美元的奢侈手表、五辆劳斯莱斯和一辆法拉利。林什前妻为离婚诉讼聘请的一名法务会计师提供了这一信息。

In response to his cryptocurrency adventures, Rinsch initiated a confidential arbitration proceeding against Netflix, alleging that the streaming service had breached its contract and owed him $14 million in damages.

为了回应他的加密货币冒险，Rinsch 对 Netflix 发起了保密仲裁程序，指控该流媒体服务违反了合同并欠他 1400 万美元的赔偿金。

Netflix, however, has vehemently denied any financial obligations to Rinsch, characterizing his demands as extortion.

然而，Netflix 强烈否认对林什承担任何财务义务，并将他的要求定性为敲诈勒索。

Rinsch initially argued that the lavish expenditures were related to “Conquest.” Later, in his case against Netflix, he asserted that the money was rightfully his, and he was entitled to an additional $14 million.

林什最初辩称，这些奢侈开支与“征服”有关。后来，在起诉 Netflix 的案件中，他坚称这笔钱理应属于他，并且他有权获得额外的 1400 万美元。

The case is currently pending a ruling, and an arbitrator heard arguments in November, with a decision expected in the near future.

该案目前正在等待裁决，仲裁员于 11 月听取了辩论，预计将在不久的将来做出裁决。

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