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1. Very Informative and Entertaining
   Non-fiction books can sometimes be a little dense, but in this case, the author does a great job at making it feel like you’re just being told a very entertaining and interesting story, and it keeps you engaged the entire time. Also, it feels like the story has a natural flow that just fits. I learned a lot from this book and had a great time reading it.

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2. Very well researched and fasniating educational read
   I found the book well-written and fascinating. The author appears to have researched the topic in depth, which provides a good level of education as well as entertainment.

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3. Gritty, enlightening and terrifying all at the same time
   Geoff shows off his investigative prowess as he takes the reader on the journey from money laundering 1.0 to the modern day 2.0 version of crypto-enabled transfers under the cloak of anonymity . The gritty details of cartels, syndicates and nation states that have poured into the crime and money washing game are all exposed in great detail. A truly eye opening journey that keeps you on the edge of your seat – I could not put it down!

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4. Clip Job
   Have you ever read one of those books that lacks coherence from start to finish? A book that doesn’t feel like years of diligent research so much as a weekend bender throwing together a weird collection of various old news articles? Like not even the author’s own old articles – but just whatever sort of press release “trended” in the last two years.This is that book.There is little original reporting. It’s bordering on plagiarism. 1/3 of it is “paraphrasing” Andy Greenberg’s “Tracers in the Dark.” 1/5th is ripping off Kemi Olunloyo’s reporting on Hushpuppi. The rest is just a mishmash of cybercrime stories published elsewhere that made the front page of Techmeme and were re-reported by the author.When he does make an effort to reach out to sources independently they helpfully reply with “no comment”. The author gives multiple examples of showing how cash, media, credit cards, and cryptocurrency are ineffectively used to launder dollars resulting in the criminal’s identification and arrest but in the 1/10th of examples where the suspect gets away he fails to perform any sort of effective follow through on where the financial system failed nor throw light on the criminals means and methods to highlight 2024 crime trends.Save your time and money; instead read Chainalysis blog posts. The author clearly did.

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5. “Rinsed: From Cartels to Crypto” is a fascinating deep dive into the dark underbelly of the tech industry. The author does an exceptional job unraveling the complex and often hidden world of money laundering, connecting the dots between some of the world’s deadliest criminals and cutting-edge technology. The meticulous research and clear writing make this book both informative and engaging. Whether you’re interested in tech, finance, or true crime, this book is a must-read. It sheds light on the alarming ways in which technology is being exploited and the urgent need for regulatory measures. Highly recommend!

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6. Another great book – easy to read and written in a way that is easy to understand to people who do not work in the industry. Good examples.

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7. Great information. Well written. Recommended

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8. Absolutely loved this. It explains methodically the final step of financial crimes that no one bothers to elaborate on: how do the crooks actually get their money out?You have to read this: it is witty, smart and downright unbelievable.Thanks Geoff!

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9. I have just finished reading Rinsed. What a fantastic book! Another brilliant and shocking read from Geoff White. A must for those interested in understanding cyber crime, crypto and technology. An eye-opening read that delves into the evolution of money laundering through the lense of human stories.

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