{"product_id":"easy-money-ben-mckenzie-9781419766398","title":"Easy Money | Ben McKenzie \u0026 Jacob Silverman","description":"\u003csection class=\"product-description\" style=\"color: #1a1a1a; font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; line-height: 1.6;\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.75em; margin-bottom: 15px; border-bottom: 2px solid #2c3e50; padding-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eEasy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud\u003c\/h2\u003e\n  \n  \u003ctable style=\"border-collapse: collapse; width: 100%; margin-bottom: 25px; font-size: 0.95em; border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n    \u003ctbody\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50; width: 30%;\"\u003eISBN-13\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a; font-weight: bold;\"\u003e9781419766398\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eISBN-10\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e1419766392\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eAuthor\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eBen McKenzie, Jacob Silverman\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eFormat\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHardcover\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublisher\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eHarry N. Abrams, Inc. \/ Abrams Press\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePublication Date\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eJuly 18, 2023\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr style=\"border-bottom: 1px solid #e0e0e0;\"\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003ePage Count\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003e304\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n      \u003ctr\u003e\n        \u003cth style=\"text-align: left; padding: 10px; background-color: #f8f9fa; color: #2c3e50;\"\u003eSubjects\u003c\/th\u003e\n        \u003ctd style=\"padding: 10px; color: #1a1a1a;\"\u003eInvestments \u0026amp; Securities, True Crime, White Collar Crime\u003c\/td\u003e\n      \u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n  \u003c\/table\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eExtended Synopsis\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eEasy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud\u003c\/em\u003e is a gripping investigative exposé that ventures deep into the volatile world of digital currency. Detailing the dramatic rise and subsequent collapse of crypto from a highly touted technological innovation to a catalyst for a global financial crisis, the narrative unpacks the reality behind the hype. The book meticulously dissects the mechanisms of systemic financial deception, breaking down high-profile scandals, regulatory blind spots, and the structural risks inherent to the industry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eThrough rigorous research and firsthand accounts, the authors examine the truth behind major entities and events, including Tether, Celsius, and the infamous FTX fraud case involving Sam Bankman-Fried. The text is grounded in the harrowing stories of ordinary investors who faced staggering financial losses, juxtaposed with the alarming failures of lawmakers and regulators to heed clear warning signs. Accompanied by structural financial flowcharts and investigative mapping matrices, this volume arms readers with the knowledge to recognize complex financial scams and safeguard against the next speculative bubble.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eReader Targeting\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul style=\"margin-bottom: 15px; padding-left: 20px;\"\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eInvestors and active traders seeking to clearly understand the underlying mechanics and risks of digital currencies and speculative markets.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eFinancial professionals, analysts, and regulators looking for an incisive breakdown of how the crypto industry impacted Wall Street and global finance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli style=\"margin-bottom: 5px;\"\u003eJournalists, researchers, and readers of true crime who are fascinated by large-scale financial fraud, corporate deception, and systemic regulatory failure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAbout the Authors\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBen McKenzie\u003c\/strong\u003e is an actor-turned-investigator who utilized his platform to sound the alarm on the cryptocurrency industry's irregularities. He partnered with \u003cstrong\u003eJacob Silverman\u003c\/strong\u003e, a respected journalist known for his sharp critical analysis of technology and digital culture, to rigorously investigate and document the largest financial fraud cases of the decade.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3 style=\"color: #2c3e50; font-size: 1.25em; margin-top: 20px; margin-bottom: 10px;\"\u003eAccolades \u0026amp; Awards\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cp style=\"margin-bottom: 15px;\"\u003eAn instant \u003cem\u003eNew York Times Bestseller\u003c\/em\u003e, this essential investigative work has been hailed by the \u003cem\u003eFinancial Times\u003c\/em\u003e as the most important book on crypto ever written. 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