Rigged from the Start
Exposing the SEC's war on crypto, and the revolving door behind it.
The next day,
they walked out the door.
In 2020 the SEC sued Ripple Labs over XRP, the #3 cryptocurrency. The next day, its chairman and top officials left for firms backing XRP's rival. Retail investors went looking for why.
The investigation step by step
A regulator, a revolving door and a retail army with a stack of FOIA requests.
The SEC sues Ripple Labs over XRP.
The chairman and top officials leave for firms backing a rival.
Led by John E. Deaton: FOIA requests, blockchain forensics and video evidence.
Steven Nerayoff describes Chinese influence on the Ethereum Foundation.
What's at stake
The regulators
Who they serve, and where they go next.
The revolving door
Officials move between the SEC and the firms they oversaw.
The investors
Retail holders who fought for answers with their own research.
The influence
Foreign money and the regulatory free pass the film examines.
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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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Exposing the SEC’s War on Crypto
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"Excellent doc... will make your blood boil seeing the government corruption all laid out like this!"
"Should be documentary of the year! Exposes the corruption and conflict of interest that US politicians had in promoting their favorite crypto project …. #ETHGATE"
"Brilliant!!!! Jaw Dropping!! The lengths of which our Government will go for power and money will even surprise the most corrupt."
"This film will leave viewers questioning the future of cryptocurrency, the role of government oversight, and ultimately, who stands to win or lose in this new financial frontier.”
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Rigged from the Start
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Exposing the SEC’s War on Crypto
In 2020, the SEC sued Ripple Labs over XRP, the #3 cryptocurrency. The next day, the SEC chairman and top officials left for firms backing Ethereum, XRP’s rival.
Led by attorney John E. Deaton, the XRP Army of retail investors launched a deep investigation—using FOIA requests, blockchain forensics, and video evidence—to expose DC’s revolving door.
Whistleblower Steven Nerayoff reveals how Chinese influence shaped the Ethereum Foundation while U.S. politicians granted Ethereum a regulatory free pass—targeting XRP instead.
Uncover the truth. Watch Rigged from the Start.
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• Relaxed fit
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