Empire of Gain: Inside Trump’s Billion-Dollar Crypto Hustle
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Crypto Chaos: Navigating Threats and Crime
This chapter recounts a harrowing personal encounter with extortion linked to cryptocurrency, revealing the dangerous dynamics of organized crime, particularly among Eastern European gangs. It contrasts the rise of legitimate crypto businesses with prominent legal troubles of industry figures, underlining the urgent need for regulatory frameworks. The discussion highlights the vulnerabilities faced by individuals in the crypto space and the increasing personal security concerns among wealthy entrepreneurs.
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