Is Crypto Dead? Or More Influential Than Ever?
Ben McKenzie is a celebrity who investigated crypto during the pandemic, rather than shilling for it. He describes the currency’s strange journey.
The host, Charlie Warzel, speaks with actor and documentarian Ben McKenzie about the current state of cryptocurrency. McKenzie became interested in investigating crypto during the pandemic and wrote a best-selling book with reporter Jacob Silverman and made a documentary titled "Everyone Is Lying to You for Money." Crypto companies spent millions on American elections in 2024, influencing pro-crypto candidates and attempting to discredit skeptics.
Donald Trump's family is also involved with crypto projects, and his holdings reportedly exceed $1 billion. The conversation explores whether crypto's most successful use case is political influence, why people aren't paying more attention to Trump's crypto use, and where crypto is headed.
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