In “Everyone Is Lying to You for Money,” Ben McKenzie steps into an investigative role, examining the cryptocurrency industry and the culture of hype, misinformation and speculation that drove its rapid rise.

The documentary argues that what began as a vision of financial freedom has evolved into a highly volatile and often opaque ecosystem, where fraud, excessive risk-taking and speculative behaviour have led to significant losses for everyday investors.

Drawing on firsthand reporting and expert insight, the film explores how crypto became one of the most aggressively promoted financial products in recent years—while key warning signs were overlooked, downplayed…