When you think about the Louvre, you imagine an impenetrable fortress of history — a place where Mona Lisa’s mysterious smile is guarded behind layers of glass and steel. However, in a surprising turn of events, the idea of a Louvre heist challenges this perception of security. A global icon, visited by millions, hailed as […]
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Detroit: The Unexpected Chapter in My Undermined Story
This week, I’m heading to Detroit — not for business, not for vacation, but to be interviewed about my story.The story of Undermined, where my journey through undermined crypto became a narrative of resilience.The story of losing everything to a crypto theft… and somehow finding purpose in the ruins. When I first started telling this […]
The Value of Losing Everything (and Still Believing Anyway)
There’s a silence that follows catastrophe.It doesn’t hit right away — first there’s adrenaline, disbelief, the frantic refreshing of pages, the desperate hope that somehow it’s all a mistake. But when the last door slams shut, and you realize it’s really gone — the silence comes. This is often a profound moment of belief and […]
When Investors Become the “Fat Pigs”
The Cambodia Crypto Fraud Case and What It Teaches Us About Trust, Tech, and Human Nature (Inspired by the recent AP story and themes from my book, Undermined) The shocking tactics used in scams, often referred to as “pig butcher,” have been detailed in a recent AP Source → We all think we’re smarter than […]
A Digital Bill of Rights
When I wrote Undermined, I wasn’t just telling my story — I was documenting what happens when your entire digital world collapses. Overnight, everything I had built online — assets, identity, security — was stripped away. This experience underlines the urgent need for a Digital Bill of Rights. I learned firsthand that the digital landscape […]
Crypto’s Wild Wild West, Undermined, and the Fight for Real Justice
Crypto is still the Wild Wild West. It is often referred to as the crypto wild west because out here justice doesn’t ride in on a sheriff’s badge — it comes from vigilantes, doxxing threads, and chain sleuths. That’s the reality. But it’s also the problem. When I wrote Undermined, it was my attempt to […]
Up for a Fight: The Story Behind Undermined
Some battles we prepare for. Others come without warning, but we must always be up for a fight. For me, being undermined wasn’t just a figure of speech—it became the defining reality of one of the hardest chapters of my life. From cybercrime that stole more than just money, to personal loss that shook me […]
David & Goliath and the Story of Undermined
The story of David and Goliath is one we’ve all heard. A boy with no armor and no training takes down a giant that terrified an entire army. The classic David vs Goliath tale is about the underdog, about faith, about finding strength where no one expects it. When I think back on my journey […]
Two Writers, One Story: Dinner with Carrie Nyman
Last night was one of those rare and unforgettable evenings that reminds you just how powerful human connection can be. After months of working together to bring Undermined by Brian Oakes into the world, I finally had the opportunity to meet Carrie Nyman—my ghostwriter, editor, and the emotional compass who helped shape my story into […]
Why I Spend Two Weeks Gold Dredging in Alaska Every Year
Every summer, I vanish. This year, inspired by the thrilling book “Undermined” by Brian Oakes, my escape feels even more exhilarating. No email. No meetings. No alerts, updates, or conference calls. I trade the world of screen time and artificial urgency for something raw, wet, cold—and real. I disappear into the Alaskan backcountry, strap on […]