Over the past few days I had the chance to read some advance reviews, and hear a great podcast interview with the author of an upcoming book.

I can’t wait until the book is out at the end of July. This is going to be one very insightful book, based on what I’ve read. That crypto isn’t an investment, and is never going to replace real money as a currency should be apparent to anyone who has done some basic due diligence or research. However, author Ben McKenzie also explains a lot of the inside dealings in ways us non-crypto people can understand.

And one more part to the crypto mess: A large number of so-called celebrities and “influencers” promoted crypto companies of one kind or another. They’re not being sued – and rightfully so – for promoting…well…crap. Any crap, any product, whatever it is in order to get paid for the promotion to their fans or followers. One legitimate mega star is (and has always been) one of the sharpest business people that avoided getting dragged into this: