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The “rollicking” (The Economist), “masterfully written” (The Washington Post) account of the crypto delusion, and how Sam Bankman-Fried and a cast of fellow nerds and hustlers turned useless virtual coins into trillions of dollars—hailed by Ezra Klein in The New York Times as one of the “Books That Explain Where…

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Cryptocurrency has revolutionized and democratized the art of financial scams, making it easier than ever to defraud investors while
sidestepping regulations under the guise of “innovation” and virtue like “financial freedom.” Zeke Faux exposes this chaotic circus brilliantly, delivering a read that’s both refreshing and depressing.

Crypto is not an area I dive into much in my own work, as I find it such a challenging space to approach without getting lost in hype, misinformation and scams – it can be hard to know who to trust. I loved this book because it’s such a great approachable deep dive that left me feeling so much better informed and clearer in my own opinions on the field.

An indispensable and enjoyable guide.

From Gemma's list on navigate technology hype.

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