Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud

By Ben McKenzie & Jacob Silverman

Instant New York Times Bestseller

What if everything you thought about cryptocurrency was a lie? Easy Money is a gripping investigative exposé that takes readers deep inside the world of crypto hype, fraud, and financial deception. Written by actor-turned-investigator Ben McKenzie and journalist Jacob Silverman, this book uncovers the shady underbelly of the cryptocurrency industry and exposes how ordinary investors lost billions in a financial wild west.

What You'll Learn

• The Rise and Fall of Crypto – How cryptocurrency went from a tech innovation to a global financial crisis.
• Scams & Ponzi Schemes – The truth behind Tether, Celsius, and the infamous Sam Bankman-Fried (FTX) fraud case.
• Real Investor Stories – Shocking tales from victims who lost everything to crypto's promises.
• Regulatory Failures – How financial regulators and lawmakers ignored the warning signs.
• How to Protect Yourself – Recognize financial scams and avoid falling for the next “crypto revolution.”

Praise for Easy Money

"A smart, savvy roadmap through the mayhem of the cryptocurrency madness." – Ron Chernow, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of Alexander Hamilton

"The most important book on crypto ever written." – Financial Times

Who Should Read This?

• Investors & Traders – Understand the risks of digital currency and speculative markets.
• Financial Professionals – Gain insights into how crypto shook Wall Street and global finance.
• Journalists & Researchers – Investigate the largest financial fraud cases of the decade.
• Curious Readers – If you enjoyed books like Bad Blood (Theranos) or The Big Short (Wall Street), this book is for you.

Book Details

ISBN-13: 9781419766398

ISBN-10: 1419766392

Publication Date: July 18, 2023

Publisher: Abrams Press