Barry Silbert
Founder of Digital Currency Group, one of the largest investors in blockchain and digital assets.
7 books recommended
When Genius Failed
Roger Lowenstein
Recounts the rise and fall of Long-Term Capital Management, a hedge fund that nearly collapsed global finance.
Digital Gold
Nathaniel Popper
Chronicles the rise of Bitcoin, focusing on its early adopters and the economic implications of cryptocurrency.
Reminiscences of a Stock Operator
Edwin Lefevre
A fictionalized account of the life of Jesse Livermore, a legendary stock trader, providing insights into the world of speculation.
Mint Condition
Dave Jamieson
Chronicles the history and culture of baseball card collecting.
Ponzi's Scheme
Mitchell Zuckoff
The story of Charles Ponzi's infamous 1920 financial scheme, which gave birth to the term "Ponzi Scheme."
Extraordinary Popular Delusions and the Madness of Crowds
Charles MacKay
Analysis of economic bubbles and human behavior in speculative markets.
When Money Dies
Adam Fergusson
Historical account of hyperinflation in Weimar Germany.
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