Easy Money
Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud
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Easy Money
Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud
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- Gain a clearer understanding of the cryptocurrency landscape, including its risks and rewards.
- Recognize and avoid potential scams, thereby protecting your investments.
- Develop a more skeptical mindset towards investment opportunities, fostering better judgment in financial matters.
- Approach your investments with greater caution and strategy, potentially leading to more successful outcomes.
"Easy Money is a deceptively ambitious project--at once a riveting account of the financial crime of the century, and a thoughtful meditation on the nature of democracy and what we owe each other."
โ Zachary Carter, author of The Price of Peace: Money, Democracy, and the Life of John Maynard Keynes
“Easy Money” is a compelling and timely examination of the cryptocurrency phenomenon. Ben McKenzie, known for his acting career, teams up with experienced journalist Jacob Silverman to present a thorough and engaging analysis of the crypto world.
The book begins with McKenzie’s personal foray into cryptocurrencies during the pandemic, setting the stage for a broader investigation.
Readers will gain a comprehensive understanding of:
โข The origins and evolution of cryptocurrencies
โข The technology behind blockchain and digital currencies
โข The major players and events that shaped the crypto landscape
โข The psychological and social factors driving crypto enthusiasm
โข The potential risks and pitfalls of investing in cryptocurrencies
Through a combination of investigative reporting and personal anecdotes, the authors shed light on the complex ecosystem of crypto exchanges, ICOs, and the individuals behind them. They explore the promises made by crypto advocates and contrast them with the often harsh realities faced by investors.
The book also examines:
โข The role of celebrity endorsements in promoting cryptocurrencies
โข The regulatory challenges and legal issues surrounding digital currencies
โข The environmental impact of crypto mining
โข The future of cryptocurrencies and their potential influence on traditional finance
“Easy Money” offers a balanced, informative, and engaging look at the world of cryptocurrencies. It serves as both a warning and a guide, helping readers navigate the complex and often treacherous waters of digital finance. Whether you’re a crypto novice or a seasoned investor, this book provides valuable insights and a fresh perspective on one of the most talked-about financial innovations of our time.
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The book: "Easy Money" Is perfect for:
โข Individuals curious about cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
โข Investors seeking a balanced perspective on digital assets
โข Finance professionals interested in the impact of crypto on traditional markets
โข Tech enthusiasts wanting to understand the broader implications of blockchain
โข Anyone concerned about financial fraud and consumer protection in the digital age
Meet the author
Author biography
Ben McKenzie is an American actor, author, and cryptocurrency critic. He holds a degree in Economics and Foreign Affairs from the University of Virginia, which laid the foundation for his unexpected journey into financial journalism. McKenzie gained fame for his roles in popular television series like “The O.C.” and “Gotham,” but his interest in economics never waned. In 2021, he began investigating the cryptocurrency industry, driven by concerns about celebrity endorsements and potential fraud. Collaborating with journalist Jacob Silverman, McKenzie co-authored “Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud,” a critical examination of the crypto world. His unique perspective as both an insider in the entertainment industry and an economics graduate brings a fresh voice to financial journalism. McKenzie has written articles for publications such as Slate, The New Republic, and The Washington Post, and has appeared as a pundit on major news networks discussing cryptocurrency. He currently resides in New York City and continues to advocate for financial literacy and consumer protection.
Book testimonials
“Easy Money is a smart, fast-paced, and timely exposรฉ of corporate greed, fraud, and incompetence masquerading as genius. Simultaneously illuminating and infuriating, authors McKenzie and Silverman’s page-turning book goes on a global journey to explain how crypto is the latest Ponzi scheme orchestrated to seduce and defraud the masses while benefitting the very few.”
โ Wajahat Ali, author of Go Back to Where You Came From
“Easy Money is the delightful story of how actor Ben McKenzie and journalist Jacob Silverman realized long before most of the rest of us that cryptocurrency was a scam, and set out to take it and all of its promoters down. One part travelogue and one part anatomy of a fraud, it’s a must-read for anyone who wants to understand what the hell happened–and how human nature works when there’s money to be made.”
โ Bethany McLean, New York Times-bestselling author of The Smartest Guys in the Room and The Big Fail
“Ben McKenzie takes us on an amazing journey, guiding us through the astounding story of how a bizarre cast of swindlers and scammers persuaded millions of people to take leave of their senses and part with trillions of dollars, only to put them into the surreal and illusory world of so called ‘crypto assets’ and watch them vanish into thin air. When it is all over, the last couple of years will prove to have been one of the strangest episodes in the history of money.”
โ Liaquat Ahamed, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Lords of Finance
“Ben McKenzie’sย Easy Moneyย is a perfectly timed page-turner that gets to the heart of the fundamental scam that was (and is) the mania around cryptocurrency. It’s a devastatingly well-told story of greed, con men, and endless gullibility. McKenzie goes down the rabbit hole, only to become a full-throated skeptic who then takes us along on his journey of enlightenment and discovery, proving once again that if something seems too good to be true, it probably is.”
โ William D. Cohan, New York Times bestselling author of Power Failure and House of Cards
“If you’re looking for a smart, savvy road map through the mayhem of the cryptocurrency madness,ย Easy Money is the guidebook for you. Ben McKenzie has given us a wry and knowing saga of his personal quest to expose the crypto charlatans, and his sleuthing uncovers a world of frauds, true believers, and opportunists that you won’t soon forget.”
โ Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning and New York Times bestselling author of Alexander Hamilton and The House of Morgan