Rigged from the Start
Exposing the SEC's war on crypto. Watch the trailer, then watch the film.
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The next day, they walked out the door.
Which one sounds like you?
Your fight, on screen
Follow the retail investors who took on the SEC, with John E. Deaton and the XRP Army doing the digging.
Follow the revolving door
FOIA requests, blockchain forensics and a whistleblower: how ordinary people documented where regulators went next.
Independent, self-financed
A feature documentary made outside the studio system, about the story traditional media wasn't telling.
Why regulation matters
The legal battle between the SEC and Ripple Labs and what it means for the future of the global monetary system.
The lawsuit
The SEC sues Ripple Labs over XRP, the #3 cryptocurrency. For retail holders, a five-year fight begins.
The next day
The SEC chairman and top officials leave for firms backing XRP's rival.
The XRP Army digs
Led by attorney John E. Deaton, retail investors use FOIA requests, blockchain forensics and video evidence.
A whistleblower speaks
Steven Nerayoff reveals how Chinese influence shaped the Ethereum Foundation.
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Is this the same film as “XRP Unleashed”?
Yes. It was released as XRP Unleashed and is now titled Rigged from the Start. Same documentary.
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