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From a famous actor and an experienced journalist, a wildly entertaining debunking of cryptocurrency, one of the greatest frauds in history and on course for a spectacular crash.
At the height of the pandemic, TV star Ben McKenzie (The O.C., Gotham) 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 the promise of taking power from banks, possibly improving democracy,…mehr

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From a famous actor and an experienced journalist, a wildly entertaining debunking of cryptocurrency, one of the greatest frauds in history and on course for a spectacular crash.

At the height of the pandemic, TV star Ben McKenzie (The O.C., Gotham) 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 the promise of taking power from banks, possibly improving democracy, and sure, a touch of FOMO, McKenzie dove 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?"

In Easy Money, McKenzie enlists the help of journalist Jonathan Silverman for a caper and exposé that points in shock to the climactic final days of cryptocurrency now upon us. Weaving together stories of average traders and victims, colorful crypto "visionaries," Hollywood's biggest true believers, anti-crypto whistleblowers, and government agents searching for solutions at the precipice of a major crash, Easy Money is an on-the-ground look at a perfect storm of 2008 Housing Bubble-level irresponsibility and criminal fraud potentially ten times more devastating than Bernie Madoff.
Autorenporträt
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.