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Summaries of books by Ben Mezrich:

Bitcoin Billionaires

A True Story of Genius, Betrayal, and Redemption
Ben Mezrich
The book chronicles the journey of the Winklevoss twins, Cameron and Tyler, as they transform from the legal battle with Mark Zuckerberg over the founding of Facebook to becoming early investors in Bitcoin, amassing a cryptocurrency fortune. It delves into their redemption in the tech world, detailing their involvement in the creation of the Gemini exchange and their efforts to legitimize cryptocurrency as a financial asset.
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Bringing Down the House

The Inside Story of Six M.I.T. Students Who Took Vegas for Millions
Ben Mezrich
The book chronicles the true story of a group of MIT students who became experts in card counting and subsequently used their skills to win millions of dollars from casinos in Las Vegas. It delves into their intricate system, the challenges they faced in evading casino security, and the internal dynamics within the team as their success grew.
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The Accidental Billionaires

The Founding of Facebook: A Tale of Sex, Money, Genius and Betrayal
Ben Mezrich
The book chronicles the tumultuous early days of Facebook, detailing the conflicts and rivalries among co-founders Mark Zuckerberg and Eduardo Saverin, as well as the involvement of the Winklevoss twins and Divya Narendra. It explores the rapid rise of the social network amidst a backdrop of personal drama, legal battles, and the transformation of interpersonal relationships in the digital age.
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