Ackman accuses Icahn's firm of 'Ponzi'-like scheme; Icahn blames Fed for losses
- Ackman questions Icahn Enterprises' high valuation and dividend yields, comparing the firm to Archegos Capital Management.
- Hindenburg Research accused Icahn Enterprises of overvaluing assets and relying on a "Ponzi-like" structure to pay dividends.
- Icahn Enterprises shares have plunged 50% since Hindenburg's allegations surfaced.
- Icahn took out personal loans against his Icahn Enterprises stake, Ackman notes with fascination.
- Icahn blamed the Federal Reserve's quantitative easing for his failed investments and massive losses.