The Devil Takes Bitcoin

In The Devil Takes Bitcoin, the author of Tokyo Vice explores the tumultuous journey of Bitcoin and its impact on modern commerce and crime. The narrative centers around the infamous collapse of Mt. Gox, the world's largest Bitcoin exchange, which vanished nearly half a billion dollars in cryptocurrency, sparking speculation about the greatest heist in history. This compelling tale delves into a world filled with eccentric figures, from hackers to corrupt officials, while connecting Bitcoin to the notorious Silk Road and examining the challenges within Japan's criminal justice system.