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Easy Money
Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud
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In the midst of a global pandemic, when uncertainties loomed large, television actor Ben McKenzie found himself ensnared by the allure of cryptocurrency. Navigating this digital frontier as a curious father with unexpected time on his hands, McKenzie embarked on a quest to understand the wildly...
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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
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"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.
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In the midst of a global pandemic, when uncertainties loomed large, television actor Ben McKenzie found himself ensnared by the allure of cryptocurrency. Navigating this digital frontier as a curious father with unexpected time on his hands, McKenzie embarked on a quest to understand the wildly fluctuating world of blockchain, Bitcoin, and their assorted digital kin. Despite his academic background in economics, the promise of exorbitant profits and the fear of missing out drew him dangerously close to this intricate network of virtual currenciesβa realm simultaneously portrayed as both the financial revolution of the future and a potential perilous bubble.
Easy Money is a riveting chronicle of McKenzieβs exploration, punctuated by his collaboration with seasoned journalist Jacob Silverman. Together, they traverse the shadowy labyrinth of cryptocurrency, unearthing tales that range from the dreams of ordinary folks and high-stakes traders to the machinations of crypto moguls and the wild ambitions of Hollywoodβs elite. What begins as a personal investigation quickly unfurls into an exposΓ© of shocking schemes, as they uncover a trail of deception, with promises of financial freedom devolving into stories of loss and betrayal.
The narrative takes readers behind the scenes of the crypto landscape, offering first-hand accounts and interviews with key figures such as Sam Bankman-Fried, Brock Pierce, and Alex Mashinsky. McKenzie and Silverman bring to light the precarious nature of this financial frontier, fuelled by a potent mix of innovation and recklessness, illuminating the complex interplay between aspiration and exploitation.
Easy Money does more than delve into the technicalities of virtual assets; it paints a vivid picture of the human stories interwoven with this digital phenomenon. Whether you are a sceptic, a novice, or a seasoned investor, McKenzie's compelling narrative and Silverman's investigative prowess provide an essential guide to understanding the exuberance and pitfalls of the crypto industry, ultimately questioning if this world of digital gold is as foolproof as it purports to be.
This book promises not only to engage readers with its profound insights and vivid storytelling but also to provoke thoughtful discussion on the future of finance in a rapidly digitising world. With their narrative rich in detail, McKenzie and Silverman invite you to ponder: is the quest for easy money worth the gamble?
Book Details
INFORMATION
ISBN: 9781419766404
Publisher: Abrams
Format: Paperback / softback
Date Published: 18 July 2024
Country: United States
Imprint: Abrams Press
Audience: General / adult
DIMENSIONS
Spine width: 20.0mm
Width: 140.0mm
Height: 210.0mm
Weight: 142g
Pages: 320
About the Author
Ben McKenzie has been a fixture on TV for more than two decades, first capturing audiences in the pop culture phenomenon The O.C. Most recently, he played the lead role on Foxβs hit series Gotham, on which he also directed and wrote episodes. He recently appeared in Amazonβs political drama The Torture Report, and in 2020, he starred in Grand Horizons, which received a Tony Award nomination for Best New Play. McKenzie graduated magna cum laude from the University of Virginia with degrees in economics and foreign affairs.
Jacob Silverman is a journalist writing about technology and national security for the New Republic. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Slate, the Los Angeles Times, BookForum, Politico, and many other publications. In April 2012, he was a three-day Jeopardy! champion.
Both live in Brooklyn, New York.
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