Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery (2021)
Overview
A riveting cryptocurrency thriller unravels the story of a Canadian blockchain wizard who mysteriously died on his honeymoon in India and the fate of his investors' $200 million. Did it vanish into the digital void or does it remain locked away in password-protected accounts?
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| Budget | $0.00 |
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| Revenue | $0.00 |
| Original Language | en |
| Popularity | 0.745 |
Directed By
Sheona McDonald
Crew
Sheona McDonald
Sheona McDonald
Ness Van Hassel
Sheona McDonald
Simon Schneider
Monica Guddat
Daniel Ross
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