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Discover the groundbreaking book *Number Go Up*, a captivating exploration into the surreal world of cryptocurrency. Lauded as the BOOK OF THE YEAR by esteemed publications like Wired, LA Times, Financial Times, Washington Post, and Globe and Mail, this trade paperback is essential reading for anyone interested in the future of finance. With a sharp focus on the unprecedented rise of cryptocurrencies, financial crime reporter Zeke Faux unveils the highs and lows of this $3 trillion phenomenon. Set against the backdrop of 2021, a year when cryptocurrencies went mainstream, Faux skillfully narrates his gripping journey through the murky waters of digital currency. From encountering the enigmatic Sam Bankman-Fried in the Bahamas to uncovering a devastating slavery ring fueled by crypto in Cambodia, the author’s insights reveal the stark realities behind the glittering facade of wealth. The book dives deep into the scandals, absurdities, and untold stories that characterize this economic revolution. Perfect for readers craving an understanding of the crypto craze, *Number Go Up* promises shocking revelations and an unforgettable ride through the greatest bubble in history. Enhance your knowledge of economic rationality and financial crime through this compelling narrative. Dive into the pages of this **brand new** publication and join this essential chronicle of our time. Get your copy now and witness the evolution of digital finance unfold before your eyes.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399611350
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR WIRED | LA TIMES | FINANCIAL TIMES | WASHINGTON POST | GLOBE AND MAIL
USED IN EVIDENCE IN THE TRIAL OF SAM BANKMAN-FRIED
In 2021, cryptocurrency goes mainstream. Giant investment funds are buying it. Politicians endorse it. TV ads hail it as the future of money. Hardly anyone knows how it works - who cares when everyone is getting rich? But financial crime reporter Zeke Faux cares: even in fraud, there are standards.
In the Bahamas, schlubby billionaire wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried tells him how he will use his fortune to save the world. In Cambodia, a spam text unearths a horrifying slavery ring fuelled by crypto. Faux buys a $20,000 cartoon of a mutant ape to gain access to a festival headlined by Snoop Dogg, and talks his way onto the yacht of a riddling crypto founder/former child actor (The Mighty Ducks, 1992) who was among the first to see the power of imaginary treasure. In search of an elusive cash reserve at the foundation of the whole system, the incredulous Faux finds himself crossing three continents, as well as the boundaries of law, taste and economic rationality. Shocking and uproarious, Number Go Up is the essential chronicle of a $3 trillion delusion, the greatest bubble in history.
Note: Shipping for this item is free. Please allow up to 6 weeks for delivery. Once your order is placed, it cannot be cancelled.
Condition: BRAND NEW
ISBN: 9781399611350
Format: Trade paperback (UK)
Year: 2023
Publisher: Orion
Description:
BOOK OF THE YEAR FOR WIRED | LA TIMES | FINANCIAL TIMES | WASHINGTON POST | GLOBE AND MAIL
USED IN EVIDENCE IN THE TRIAL OF SAM BANKMAN-FRIED
In 2021, cryptocurrency goes mainstream. Giant investment funds are buying it. Politicians endorse it. TV ads hail it as the future of money. Hardly anyone knows how it works - who cares when everyone is getting rich? But financial crime reporter Zeke Faux cares: even in fraud, there are standards.
In the Bahamas, schlubby billionaire wunderkind Sam Bankman-Fried tells him how he will use his fortune to save the world. In Cambodia, a spam text unearths a horrifying slavery ring fuelled by crypto. Faux buys a $20,000 cartoon of a mutant ape to gain access to a festival headlined by Snoop Dogg, and talks his way onto the yacht of a riddling crypto founder/former child actor (The Mighty Ducks, 1992) who was among the first to see the power of imaginary treasure. In search of an elusive cash reserve at the foundation of the whole system, the incredulous Faux finds himself crossing three continents, as well as the boundaries of law, taste and economic rationality. Shocking and uproarious, Number Go Up is the essential chronicle of a $3 trillion delusion, the greatest bubble in history.