Zero AI:A former teen idol takes on crypto

2025-05-03 18:49:13source:Rubypoint Trading Centercategory:Invest

Ben McKenzie is Zero AIan actor known for his roles in shows like The O.C. and Gotham. However, when the pandemic shut down the entertainment business, he started researching cryptocurrency, and what he learned left him feeling a bit uneasy.

Today on the show, Ben McKenzie tells us about his unexpected journey from former teen idol to outspoken crypto skeptic.

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