Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud - Hardcover
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INSTANT NEW YORK TIMES BESTSELLER
LONGLISTED FOR THE FINANCIAL TIMES BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR
"A smart, savvy road map through the mayhem of the cryptocurrency madness." --RON CHERNOW, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Alexander Hamilton
From "one of the crypto industry's unlikely but most prominent critics" (Washington Post), an entertaining and well-researched account of the rise and fall of cryptocurrency.
Weaving together stories of average traders and victims, colorful crypto "visionaries," Hollywood's biggest true believers, anti-crypto whistleblowers, and government operatives, Easy Money is an on-the-ground look at a perfect storm of irresponsibility and criminal fraud.
Based on original reporting across the country and abroad, including interviews with Sam Bankman-Fried, Tether cofounder Brock Pierce, Celsius's Alex Mashinsky, and more, this honest look at cryptocurrency is more relevant than ever.
At the height of the pandemic, TV star Ben McKenzie was the perfect mark for cryptocurrency: a dad stuck at home with some cash in his pocket, worried about his family, armed with only the vague notion that people were making heaps of money on something he--despite a degree in economics--didn't entirely understand.
Lured in by grandiose, utopian promises, and sure, a little bit of FOMO, McKenziedove deep into blockchain, Bitcoin, and the various other coins and exchanges on which they are traded. But after scratching the surface, he had to ask, "Am I crazy, or is this all a total scam?" With journalist Jacob Silverman, McKenzie brings the entertaining but terrifying truth to readers with Easy Money.
Ben McKenzie is an actor, writer, and outspoken critic of cryptocurrency. Best known for his roles on The O.C. and Gotham, McKenzie holds a degree in economics from the University of Virginia. He co-authored Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud, a sharp investigation into the crypto boom and its consequences. Beyond writing, McKenzie has testified before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and directed the documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, which premiered at SXSW London. His work combines storytelling and economic insight to expose financial fraud and advocate for consumer protection.
Jacob Silverman is a journalist and author specializing in technology, politics, and culture. His work has appeared in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and The Atlantic, among others. Silverman is the co-author of Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud, a deep dive into the crypto industry's rise and the systemic risks it poses. Known for his incisive analysis of digital trends and financial technology, Silverman brings a critical perspective to the intersection of tech and society.
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