Ben McKenzie was widely recognized for his role in The OC. He labeled cryptocurrency stupid in several recent interviews. He produced a documentary on the subject. During an appearance, he shared his concerns with Mehdi Hasan on Zeteo. The film details why he opposes digital currencies, claiming that the market is built on hype rather than real value. McKenzie warns that investors need to exercise caution.

He stepped away from acting to focus on alerting the public. ABC News, RNZ and SSBCrack covered his change of direction. He maintains that the risks are serious. The documentary highlights his effort to inform people.