CRYPTOMANIA Hype, Hope, and the Fall of FTX's Billion-Dollar Fintech Empire

Eric Yang narrates this account of the spectacular rise and fall of FTX's cryptocurrency wunderkind, Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF). Author Andrew R. Chow is a correspondent for TIME, and Yang approaches the story with a reporter's detachment, allowing the facts to speak for themselves. And speak they do! While Yang uses a measured tone, avoiding sensationalism, the facts detailing SBF's shocking hubris and willingness to risk the funds of others will appall listeners. Yang seamlessly merges the many direct quotes in the book without breaking the compelling narrative, employing a simple but effective pause before each quote. Even listeners with no interest in crypto will be transfixed by the greed and lies that transformed an altruistic endeavor into a con that duped millions and cost billions. L.T. © AudioFile 2024, Portland, Maine [Published: OCTOBER 2024]