{"product_id":"easy-money-cryptocurrency-casino-capitalism-and-the-golden-age-of-fraud-9781419766398","title":"Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eINSTANT \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eNEW YORK TIMES\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e BESTSELLER\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eLONGLISTED FOR THE \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eFINANCIAL TIMES \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003eBUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003e\"A smart, savvy road map through the mayhem of the cryptocurrency madness.\" --RON CHERNOW, Pulitzer Prize-winning author of \u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eAlexander Hamilton\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eFrom \"one of the crypto industry's unlikely but most prominent critics\" (\u003c\/b\u003e\u003ci\u003e\u003cb\u003eWashington Post)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/i\u003e\u003cb\u003e, an entertaining and well-researched account of the rise and fall of cryptocurrency.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWeaving together stories of average traders and victims, colorful crypto \"visionaries,\" Hollywood's biggest true believers, anti-crypto whistleblowers, and government operatives, \u003ci\u003eEasy Money\u003c\/i\u003e is an on-the-ground look at a perfect storm of irresponsibility and criminal fraud.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBased on original reporting across the country and abroad, including interviews with Sam Bankman-Fried, Tether cofounder Brock Pierce, Celsius's Alex Mashinsky, and more, this honest look at cryptocurrency is more relevant than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt the height of the pandemic, TV star Ben McKenzie 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLured in by grandiose, utopian promises, and sure, a little bit of FOMO, McKenziedove 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?\" With journalist Jacob Silverman, McKenzie brings the entertaining but terrifying truth to readers with \u003ci\u003eEasy Money.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBen McKenzie\u003c\/b\u003e is an actor, writer, and outspoken critic of cryptocurrency. Best known for his roles on \u003ci\u003eThe O.C.\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eGotham\u003c\/i\u003e, McKenzie holds a degree in economics from the University of Virginia. He co-authored \u003ci\u003eEasy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud\u003c\/i\u003e, a sharp investigation into the crypto boom and its consequences. Beyond writing, McKenzie has testified before the U.S. Senate Banking Committee and directed the documentary \u003ci\u003eEveryone Is Lying to You for Money\u003c\/i\u003e, which premiered at SXSW London. His work combines storytelling and economic insight to expose financial fraud and advocate for consumer protection.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eJacob Silverman\u003c\/b\u003e is a journalist and author specializing in technology, politics, and culture. His work has appeared in \u003ci\u003eThe New York Times\u003c\/i\u003e, \u003ci\u003eThe Washington Post\u003c\/i\u003e, and \u003ci\u003eThe Atlantic\u003c\/i\u003e, among others. Silverman is the co-author of \u003ci\u003eEasy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud\u003c\/i\u003e, a deep dive into the crypto industry's rise and the systemic risks it poses. Known for his incisive analysis of digital trends and financial technology, Silverman brings a critical perspective to the intersection of tech and society.\u003cbr\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Abrams Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50606579777810,"sku":"9781419766398","price":20.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_4504d559-8f4d-4184-9a73-6b390327be61.jpg?v=1767094042","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/easy-money-cryptocurrency-casino-capitalism-and-the-golden-age-of-fraud-9781419766398","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}