About The Book
"Number Go Up: The Crypto Delusion" is an exhilarating investigative account that dives deep into the world of cryptocurrency during its 2021 boom. As the crypto craze takes hold, investigative reporter Zeke Faux embarks on a quest to unravel the mysteries behind this financial phenomenon. Faux's journey leads him to eccentric characters, from the enigmatic Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF) to crypto scammers, utopian believers, and overnight billionaires.
Along the way, readers can expect to join Faux on a globe-spanning adventure. From a luxury resort in the Bahamas, where SBF declares his intent to save the world with his crypto fortune, to exclusive parties with celebrities like Snoop Dogg, and even to countries like El Salvador and the Philippines where cryptocurrency plays a pivotal role in shaping economies, Faux uncovers the bizarre and often surreal world of digital assets.
However, the story takes a dark turn when Faux stumbles upon a crypto-powered human-trafficking ring in Cambodia. As the crypto bubble bursts in 2022, readers are taken inside SBF's penthouse as he faces imminent arrest, and the true extent of the financial delusion becomes apparent.
"Number Go Up" is a gripping and at times uproarious chronicle of a $3 trillion financial phenomenon, offering an essential perspective on the crypto craze and the characters who shaped it.
Inspirational Quote:
"In the midst of financial delusions, it takes fearless investigative reporting to unveil the truth. 'Number Go Up' reminds us that behind the glamour and frenzy, there are stories of absurdity, intrigue, and sometimes even darkness waiting to be uncovered."