The 'Hammer' and the "Silver Mafia"

“We need to grow our mafia a lil” -The [Silver] Hammer

1. The Case of Silver Market Manipulation

2. Manipulation Through Collusion

3. Broader Implications and Manipulation Tactics

4. Legal and Market Reactions

5. The 'Hammer' and Growing the Mafia

6. Changes in the Silver Market

7. Conclusion?

8. Related Work