BEN McKENZIE INVESTIGATES CRYPTO FRAUD IN NEW DOC

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SUN, MAY 3, 2026

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Actor Ben McKenzie, best known for his role in The OC, has written and directed a documentary examining cryptocurrency fraud. The film, titled Everyone Is Lying to You for Money, stems from McKenzie's pandemic-driven curiosity about Bitcoin.

McKenzie discussed the project during an appearance on Bloomberg This Weekend with hosts David Gura and Christina Ruffini. The actor's foray into documentary filmmaking began when boredom during the pandemic prompted him to explore cryptocurrency after receiving a suggestion to buy Bitcoin. The documentary represents McKenzie's transition from traditional acting into investigative storytelling. Rather than accepting the pitch at face value, McKenzie dug deeper into the cryptocurrency space, ultimately uncovering patterns of fraud and deception within the industry. The film's title reflects McKenzie's findings about the misleading claims and false promises that have become commonplace in crypto marketing and promotion. McKenzie's project adds to growing scrutiny of the cryptocurrency sector, which has faced numerous high-profile fraud cases and regulatory challenges in recent years.

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