Devil's Coin

Devil's Coin by Douglas Thompson and Jennifer McAdam tells the gripping tale of Jen McAdam, a victim of the OneCoin global cryptocurrency fraud. This scam stole an estimated $27 billion from ordinary people across the globe. Its evil genius lay in targeting society's 'unbanked,' rather than wealthy investors, robbing millions of their livelihood and futures, making the poor poorer.

The ruthless plundering, led by self-styled Cryptoqueen Ruja Ignatova, defied all legal and banking barriers, bamboozling financial authorities—until Jen McAdam decided to fight back.

With a £15,000 inheritance from her father, hard-earned from a careful life in a West of Scotland mining town, Jen hoped to invest wisely for her family's future. She was captivated by the possibilities offered by OneCoin's promotional material and the convincing endorsements from celebrities and financial institutions. They, like all of Dr. Ruja's flamboyant promises, were fraudulent.

Jen McAdam was the first victim courageous enough to stand up to the perpetrators. Despite facing death threats, an intimidating campaign to silence her, and battling a debilitating illness, she tirelessly sought justice—for herself, her family and friends, and the millions worldwide who lost everything. She pioneered and continues to lead victims' support groups. In 2023, as the OneCoin criminals faced punishment in international courts, she led a movement to secure financial compensation for those whose dreams were crushed by the Cryptoqueen.

This is a true David-and-Goliath story, demonstrating the power we can have as individuals, even when circumstances appear hopeless.