Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery | The CEO Who Vanished | Dead or Alive?

Set against the backdrop of the volatile and often murky world of cryptocurrency, Dead Man’s Switch: A Crypto Mystery is a gripping feature-length documentary that unravels the shocking story of Gerald Cotten, the CEO of QuadrigaCX, and the mystery surrounding his sudden disappearance and alleged death.

Dead Man's Switch: A Crypto Mystery
Release Date: December 23, 2021 (United States)
Country of Origin: Canada
Language: English
Production Company: Dimestore Productions
Director: Sheona McDonald
Writer: Sheona McDonald
Starring: Amy Castor, Allen Depa, David Gerard

In December 2018, Cotten—who controlled access to millions in investor funds—reportedly died under suspicious circumstances while on his honeymoon in India. With him, the only known passwords to QuadrigaCX’s cold wallets were lost, locking out investors from accessing their funds. As users scrambled for answers, rumors swirled: Was his death faked? Was it an elaborate exit scam? And how could one man hold the keys to an entire financial empire?

Through expert analysis and first-hand accounts, director Sheona McDonald takes viewers deep into the world of cryptocurrency, exposing its lack of regulation, the dark underbelly of financial speculation, and the devastating consequences of blind trust in digital wealth. Featuring interviews with journalists, financial experts, and those personally affected by QuadrigaCX’s collapse, the film explores the broader implications of Cotten’s story—offering a cautionary tale about the risks of the digital frontier.

Premiering at the Hot Docs Canadian International Documentary Festival in April 2021, Dead Man’s Switch later aired on CBC Television and CBC Gem, before making its way to Discovery+ in the United States. With its blend of investigative journalism and real-world drama, the documentary raises a critical question: In an industry built on decentralization and anonymity, who can you really trust?

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