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Actor's Crypto Documentary Exposes Celebrity Deception and Volatility

4/18/2026

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The documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, directed by Ben McKenzie (an actor), explores the world of cryptocurrency and its volatility.
McKenzie, an actor, became skeptical of crypto after observing celebrities promote it.
The film follows his investigative journey in 2022, including visits to El Salvador, Bitcoin conferences, and an interview with Sam Bankman-Fried before the FTX collapse.

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Story summary

The documentary Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, directed by Ben McKenzie (an actor), explores the world of cryptocurrency and its volatility.
McKenzie, an actor, became skeptical of crypto after observing celebrities promote it.
The film follows his investigative journey in 2022, including visits to El Salvador, Bitcoin conferences, and an interview with Sam Bankman-Fried before the FTX collapse.