The Crypto Scam Betrayal

February 22, 2025

In this week’s magazine: An old-fashioned community built on trust is betrayed by one of its own for a shot at crypto riches.

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The Cryptocurrency Scam That Turned a Small Town Against Itself

How did a successful, financially sophisticated banker gamble his community’s money away?

By David Yaffe-Bellany

Despite his fame from “The Daily Show,” comedian Roy Wood Jr. is staying grounded in a grueling tour schedule and keeping in touch with the profound weirdness of America.

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The Comedian Looking for Something All of America Can Laugh At

Roy Wood Jr. performs in small clubs from Georgia to Wyoming, finding humor in the moments that leave us humbled and confused.

By Ismail Muhammad

Photo illustration by Mike McQuade. Source photographs: Fred Greaves/Reuters; David Moir/Reuters.

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