Discover the secret history of Alameda Research, FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried In Catching Up To FTX: Lessons Learned In My Crusade Against Corruption, Fraud, and Bad Hair, celebrated YouTuber and podcaster Ben Armstrong delivers the extraordinary and compelling story of the rise and fall of FTX and its well-known founder Sam Bankman-Fried. Tracking the history of crypto exchanges from the original Mt. Gox to FTX and Binance, the author describes the history of fraud that has characterized much of the industry. Armstrong outlines the history of Alameda Research, FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried, including a first-hand account of what he saw in the Bahamas when the indicted crypto titan was extradited from his home to face dozens of criminal and regulatory charges in the United States. He also discusses: The weird and contradictory motives that drove Sam Bankman-Fried's brazen actions A blow-by-blow account of the downfall of Alameda Research, FTX, and Sam Bankman-Fried The red flags that many ignored — and a few didn't — that preceded the collapse of FTX The perfect book for anyone interested in crypto, finance, and corporate scandal, Catching Up To FTX will earn a spot on the bookshelves of everyone looking for an intense rollercoaster of a true story.
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- 2023
- 2023
A fun and authoritative guide to bitcoin and the future of money In Catching Up to Crypto: Your Guide to Bitcoin and the New Digital Economy, celebrated crypto and Bitcoin expert Ben Armstrong delivers an exciting and fresh new exploration of Bitcoin and digital currencies. He explains what Bitcoin is, how it works, and how and why we’re all transitioning to a digital economy as we speak. He discusses the deficiencies of traditional fiat currency, how it’s commonly manipulated, and how we can all benefit from the adoption of new, digital assets. In the book, you’ll discover how Bitcoin operates in the real-world and how the underlying technology—known as the blockchain—operates. You’ll also learn about: The importance of decentralization, trust-less commerce and cryptographic consensus. The humble origins of Bitcoin, as well as how it nearly died out, and how it went on to take over the world How monetary and financial policy is being revolutionized by the introduction of Bitcoin and other crypto-assets. An essential and engaging review of Bitcoin, digital assets, and the new digital economy, Catching Up to Crypto is the hands-on and comprehensive introduction to crypto that investors, enthusiasts, the crypto-curious, and finance professionals have been waiting for.
- 2022
The book offers a comprehensive approach to studying for the Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History exam, featuring a one-topic-per-page layout for efficient learning. It includes practice questions, exam skills guidance, and worked examples with model answers. The resource is enhanced by online access to a revision planner, flashcard creator, and additional practice papers. This combined Revision Guide and Workbook is tailored specifically for all 17 topics of the specification, making it an essential tool for independent study and exam preparation.
- 2020
Revise Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88 Practice Paper Plus
- 56 pages
- 2 hours of reading
This revision resource is the smart choice for those revising Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Early Elizabethan England, 1558-88. It focuses on the skills you need to answer the questions in the exam and included a full-length practice paper.
- 2020
This revision resource is the smart choice for those revising Pearson Edexcel GCSE (9-1) History Crime and Punishment in Britain, c1000-Present. It focuses on the skills you need to answer the questions in the exam and included a full-length practice paper.
- 2019
Out of Time
- 274 pages
- 10 hours of reading
Daniel Williams has been haunted by recurring dreams of 1965 since childhood, a year that holds no significance for him. As these dreams blur the line between reality and illusion, he grapples with a crumbling mental state and begins to uncover unsettling truths about his past and an unwanted future. The increasingly vivid dream states challenge his perceptions and decisions, leading him to question his very existence. As the stakes rise, Daniel must confront the reality of his situation before time slips away completely.