Actor Ben McKenzie, best known for his roles in “The O.C.” and “Gotham,” has released a documentary titled “Easy Money,” which explores the complexities and potential fraud within the cryptocurrency industry. Partnering with journalist Jacob Silverman, McKenzie investigates the rapid rise of digital assets and the subsequent collapse of major platforms like FTX. The project highlights the risks faced by retail investors and critiques the lack of regulatory oversight in the sector. Through various interviews and research, the documentary provides a skeptical look at the legitimacy of the crypto market.
- Ben McKenzie co-authored the book “Easy Money” with journalist Jacob Silverman before adapting the investigation into a documentary format.
- The project was motivated by the aggressive marketing of cryptocurrencies to the public during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- The documentary features interviews with industry insiders, financial experts, and whistleblowers to examine the mechanics of digital currencies.
- A significant portion of the investigation focuses on the collapse of the FTX exchange and the legal proceedings involving Sam Bankman-Fried.
- The film highlights the role of celebrity endorsements in driving speculative investments and the lack of consumer protections in the space.
- McKenzie advocates for increased regulatory scrutiny to address what he describes as widespread fraud and systemic risk within the industry.
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Ben!!
he should investigate Polymarket next…
bored actor confuses criminals with an asset class
Ben ain't acting today!!!😂
well it might be a bit much to call it all a scam, but credit for him to have the integrity to not scam people like a lot of other actors have been doing.
In other news, water is wet.
In 2025, global illicit financial flows — including money laundering and fraud — reached staggering levels, much of it transacted in or connected to the U.S. dollar. Here’s a breakdown of the key figures:
Global Scale in 2025
According to a study by Nasdaq Verafin, global illicit financial flows hit an estimated $4.4 trillion in 2025, representing a compound annual growth rate of 19.2% since 2023. That figure was split nearly evenly across the Americas ($1.6 trillion), Europe/Middle East/Africa ($1.4 trillion), and Asia-Pacific ($1.4 trillion).
This dude is a washed up actor looking for attention to perhaps revive a floundering and unsuccessful career. What a pathetic loser 😢
Wow. Nothing but half the information coming out. Nothing about smart contracts, tokenization of assets, and does not even point out how the stable coins must have 1 to 1 backing. So banks only need to hold 10% on reserve while stable coins need 100% and somehow stables are a scam and banks are not? Who hired this actor? Let me guess. Banks who do not pay interest on deposits?