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As the cryptocurrency sector<\/a> expands, the interest in its mechanics and real-life application among both mainstream and niche audiences grows, giving rise to crypto-related movies in various genres, some of which even feature Hollywood heavyweights.\u00a0<\/p>\n With this in mind, Finbold<\/a> has researched the best cryptocurrency-related movies out there to deliver a list of the top five that are worth watching in 2023, be it for educational or entertainment purposes \u2013 or both.<\/p>\n Although it came out in 2014, The Rise and Rise of Bitcoin<\/em> is an evergreen Amazon Prime documentary about Bitcoin (BTC<\/a>) which is still very much relevant, not only painting a gripping and detailed picture of the flagship digital asset\u2019s early days but also providing insight into other cryptos and the technology<\/a> in general.<\/p>\n For anyone who just wants a quick tour of the world of digital assets without going into details for hours, the 14-minute-long documentary Netflix Explained: Cryptocurrency <\/em>is a perfect choice. It offers a brief explanation of the concept of cryptocurrencies<\/a> and their underlying blockchain<\/a> technology \u2013 ideal for beginners in the crypto space.<\/p>\n Popular among the mainstream audience, Crypto <\/em>is a crime thriller starring Kurt Russell, Beau Knapp, and Alexis Bledel. The story follows a young Wall Street banker<\/a> who gets caught in the web of fraud and money laundering involving cryptocurrencies, and provides an authentic demonstration of the technology at work.<\/p>\n Netflix\u2019s edge-of-seat crime documentary Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King<\/em> traces the mysterious death of Gerald Cotten, the founder of Canadian crypto exchange<\/a> QuadrigaCX. The multimillionaire supposedly died in 2018, upon which it was revealed that C$250 million of investors\u2019<\/a> money was missing or inaccessible because only Cotten had the password to cold wallets<\/a>.<\/p>\n Finally, Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future<\/em> of the Internet offers a detailed account of the early days of Bitcoin<\/a>, as well as the cryptocurrency sector as a whole, follows its evolution into the mammoth that it is now, and tries to answer questions about its future as the alternative to the Internet.<\/p>\n Regardless of the reasons for seeking crypto-themed movies- whether to learn the basics or inner workings of the rapidly expanding industry or to just have fun following the intrigue and mystery<\/a> often connected with cryptocurrencies, none of these will be a waste of time.<\/p>\n<\/div>\nThe Rise and Rise of Bitcoin (2014)<\/h2>\n
Netflix Explained: Cryptocurrency (2018)<\/h2>\n
Crypto (2019)<\/h2>\n
Trust No One: The Hunt for the Crypto King (2022)<\/h2>\n
Cryptopia: Bitcoin, Blockchains, and the Future of the Internet (2020)<\/h2>\n