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Easy Money

Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud
By Ben McKenzie and Jacob Silverman
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Easy Money by Ben McKenzie and Jacob Silverman delves into the high-stakes world of cryptocurrency and its intersections with crime and intrigue. The story unfolds against a backdrop of financial manipulation and digital deception, following characters entangled in risky ventures and questionable decisions. This thrilling narrative unravels the secrets and dangers lurking in the underbelly of modern finance.
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You might enjoy this book if you're intrigued by the dark underbelly of financial markets and the thrilling world of cryptocurrency. With insights from a celebrity actor turned financial disrupter and an investigative journalist, it's perfect for readers who love a mix of suspense and real-world financial drama.

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Easy Money

"A famous actor and an experienced journalist present an entertaining debunking of cryptocurrency, from its initial promise of taking power from banks while providing quick riches to its current spectacular crash."--

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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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 Jacob 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, colourful 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.

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Easy Money is praised for being a sharp, engaging exploration of the cryptocurrency chaos. The book is acknowledged for its storytelling and insightful analysis, uncovering the world of crypto scams and the people behind them. Reviewers highlight its timely nature and depth, offering a compelling account of how many were misled by the promises of cryptocurrency.

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ISBN: 9781419766398

Publisher: Abrams

Format: Hardback

Date Published: 27 July 2023

Country: United States

Imprint: Abrams Press

Audience: General / adult

DIMENSIONS

Width: 152.0mm

Height: 229.0mm

Weight: 0g

Pages: 320

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Ben McKenzie Biography & Memoir Crime & Thriller Education & Reference Fiction Finance & Economics Finance & Investment Jacob Silverman True Crime

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. Recently, he played the lead role on Fox’s hit series Gotham, for which he also directed and wrote episodes. In 2020, he starred in Grand Horizons, which received a Tony Award nomination for Best New Play. McKenzie graduated from the University of Virginia with a degree in economics and foreign affairs.
Jacob Silverman is a journalist in New York who writes about tech, crypto, and politics. He is the author of Terms of Service: Social Media and the Price of Constant Connection. His work has appeared in the New York Times, Los Angeles Times, The New Republic, the Washington Post, and many other publications.

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