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'An astonishing read, plunging you into a toxic world of Insta-wealth, betrayal and ruthless ambition... A con that made Theranos look like small fry' - The Telegraph

'The largest financial scam ever' - Fortune

'The story of OneCoin stands out even among the outlandish capers of the cryptocurrency era' -…

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1 author picked The Missing Cryptoqueen as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?

I’ve known Jamie Bartlett for years and have always admired his perspective on technology and society, so when I heard about the brilliant Missing Cryptoqueen podcast series on the BBC, I couldn't wait to listen to it. It was utterly unlike any other podcast I’d heard before, and I’m not afraid to say it made me cry and laugh (shivering in terror at one point).

The book follows the story in even more gripping detail and tells the story of one of the biggest frauds in history. 

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