Bitcoin Digital Money

Author : David LEE Kuo Chuen
Publisher : Academic Press
Page : 612 pages
File Size : 54,8 Mb
Release : 2015-05-05
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780128023518

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Handbook of Digital Currency by David LEE Kuo Chuen Pdf

Incorporating currencies, payment methods, and protocols that computers use to talk to each other, digital currencies are poised to grow in use and importance. The Handbook of Digital Currency gives readers a way to learn about subjects outside their specialties and provides authoritative background and tools for those whose primary source of information is journal articles. Taking a cross-country perspective, its comprehensive view of the field includes history, technicality, IT, finance, economics, legal, tax and regulatory environment. For those who come from different backgrounds with different questions in mind, The Handbook of Digital Currency is an essential starting point. Discusses all major strategies and tactics associated with digital currencies, their uses, and their regulations Presents future scenarios for the growth of digital currencies Written for regulators, crime prevention units, tax authorities, entrepreneurs, micro-financiers, micro-payment businesses, cryptography experts, software developers, venture capitalists, hedge fund managers, hardware manufacturers, credit card providers, money changers, remittance service providers, exchanges, and academics Winner of the 2015 "Outstanding Business Reference Source" by the Reference and User Services Association (RUSA)

Author : Nathaniel Popper
Publisher : HarperCollins
Page : 299 pages
File Size : 47,7 Mb
Release : 2016-05-17
Category : History
ISBN : 9780062572066

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Digital Gold by Nathaniel Popper Pdf

New York Times Book Review Editor’s Choice SHORTLISTED FOR THE 2015 FINANCIAL TIMES AND MCKINSEY BUSINESS BOOK OF THE YEAR A New York Times technology and business reporter charts the dramatic rise of Bitcoin and the fascinating personalities who are striving to create a new global money for the Internet age. Digital Gold is New York Times reporter Nathaniel Popper’s brilliant and engrossing history of Bitcoin, the landmark digital money and financial technology that has spawned a global social movement. The notion of a new currency, maintained by the computers of users around the world, has been the butt of many jokes, but that has not stopped it from growing into a technology worth billions of dollars, supported by the hordes of followers who have come to view it as the most important new idea since the creation of the Internet. Believers from Beijing to Buenos Aires see the potential for a financial system free from banks and governments. More than just a tech industry fad, Bitcoin has threatened to decentralize some of society’s most basic institutions. An unusual tale of group invention, Digital Gold charts the rise of the Bitcoin technology through the eyes of the movement’s colorful central characters, including an Argentinian millionaire, a Chinese entrepreneur, Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, and Bitcoin’s elusive creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Already, Bitcoin has led to untold riches for some, and prison terms for others.

Author : Paul Vigna,Michael J. Casey
Publisher : St. Martin's Press
Page : 368 pages
File Size : 52,5 Mb
Release : 2015-01-27
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781466873063

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The Age of Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna,Michael J. Casey Pdf

Bitcoin became a buzzword overnight. A cyber-enigma with an enthusiastic following, it pops up in headlines and fuels endless media debate. You can apparently use it to buy almost anything from coffee to cars, yet few people seem to truly understand what it is. This raises the question: Why should anyone care about Bitcoin? In THE AGE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY, Wall Street journalists Paul Vigna and Michael J. Casey deliver the definitive answer to this question. Cybermoney is poised to launch a revolution, one that could entirely re-invent traditional financial and social structures while bringing the world's billions of "unbanked" individuals into a new global economy. Cryptocurrency represents the promise of a financial system without a middleman, one owned by the people who use it and one safeguarded from the devastation of a 2008-type crash. But bitcoin, the most famous of the cybermonies, brings with it a reputation for instability, wild fluctuation, and illicit business; some fear it has the power to eliminate jobs and to upend the concept of a nation-state. It implies, above all, monumental and wide-reaching change—for better and for worse. But it is here to stay, and you ignore it at your peril. Vigna and Casey demystify the concept of cryptocurrency, detailing its origins, its function, and what you need to know to navigate a cyber-economy. The digital currency world will look very different from the paper currency world; THE AGE OF CRYPTOCURRENCY will teach you how to be ready for it.

Author : Nik Bhatia
Publisher : Unknown
Page : 180 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2021-01-18
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1736110519

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Layered Money by Nik Bhatia Pdf

In this fascinating deep dive into the evolution of monetary systems around the globe, Nik Bhatia takes us into the origins of how money has evolved to function in a "layered" manner. Using gold as an example of this term, he traces the layers of this ancient currency from raw mined material, to gold coins, and finally to bank-issued gold certificates. In a groundbreaking manner, Bhatia offers a similar paradigm for the evolution of digital currencies. Bhatia's analysis begins in Renaissance Florence with the gold Florin coin and a burgeoning banking culture, continues with the evolution of central banking, and concludes with a vision for the future of our international monetary system. As central banks around the world prepare to launch their own crypto-competitors, Bhatia illustrates how the invention of Bitcoin created a seismic shift in money and merged the monetary and cryptography sciences. His unique analysis of "layered money" illuminates money markets for the general reader and shows how Bitcoin is becoming a trusted global currency. Readers will come away with an understanding of the mechanics of our financial system, why the dollar is deeply entrenched despite its state of disrepair, and how Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs) and cryptocurrencies will interact in our new monetary future.

Author : Paul Vigna,Michael J. Casey
Publisher : Random House
Page : 372 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2015-01-29
Category : Currency question
ISBN : 9781847923325

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Cryptocurrency by Paul Vigna,Michael J. Casey Pdf

Not so long ago the internet was a new and alien concept. Today, the world would collapse without it. Today, cryptocurrency is a new and little-used concept. Tomorrow, will the world collapse without it? We sit at the cusp of a revolution in global commerce, a shift that promises nothing less than to reshape the international economic and political order. At the heart of this revolution lies the groundbreaking technology of cryptocurrencies. With the advent of bitcoin in 2008 the term 'cryptocurrency' crept into our lives. But whether bitcoin triumphs or fails, the technology it unleashed is here to stay and will only get stronger. It's cheaper, faster, easier, more democratic and safer than paper money and credit cards, and people - and governments - are catching on fast. Cryptocurrency is a vision of a radically different future. In examining the new and unstoppable revolution that is cryptocurrency it forces us to rethink our assumptions that underlie the world in its present form, to question what money is and how it functions in society, and to envisage how it could change our lives beyond recognition.

Author : Mark Grabowski
Publisher : Routledge
Page : 112 pages
File Size : 51,6 Mb
Release : 2019-05-28
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780429510144

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Cryptocurrencies by Mark Grabowski Pdf

Already in just a decade of existence, cryptocurrencies have been the world’s best-performing financial asset, outperforming stocks, bonds, commodities and currencies. This comprehensive yet concise book will enable the reader to learn about the nuts and bolts of cryptocurrencies, including their history, technology, regulations and economics. Additionally, this book teaches sound investment strategies that already work along with the spectrum of risks and returns. This book provides a plain-language primer for beginners worldwide on how to confidently navigate the rapidly evolving world of cryptocurrencies. Beginning by cutting to the chase, the author lists the common burning questions about cryptocurrency and provides succinct answers. Next, he gives an overview of cryptocurrency’s underlying technology: blockchain. He then explores the history of cryptocurrency and why it’s attracted so much attention. With that foundation, readers will be ready to understand how to invest in cryptocurrency: how cryptocurrency differs from traditional investments such as stocks, how to decide which cryptocurrency to invest in, how to acquire it, how to send and receive it, along with investment strategies. Additionally, legal issues, social implications, cybersecurity risks and the vocabulary of cryptocurrency are also covered, including Bitcoin and the many alternative cryptocurrencies. Written by a journalist-turned-professor, this book’s appeal lies in its succinct, informative and easy-to-understand style. It will be of great interest to anyone looking to further their understanding of what cryptocurrency is, why it’s a big deal, how to acquire it, how to send and receive it, and investment strategies.

Author : J. Anthony Malone
Publisher : Lulu.com
Page : 316 pages
File Size : 48,9 Mb
Release : 2024-06-02
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 9780359733996

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Bitcoin And Other Virtual Currencies For The 21st Century by J. Anthony Malone Pdf

Author : Eswar S. Prasad
Publisher : Harvard University Press
Page : 497 pages
File Size : 48,7 Mb
Release : 2021-09-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780674270084

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The Future of Money by Eswar S. Prasad Pdf

An Economist Best Book of the Year A Financial Times Best Book of the Year A Foreign Affairs Best Book of the Year A ProMarket Best Political Economy Book of the Year One of The Week’s Ten Best Business Books of the Year A cutting-edge look at how accelerating financial change, from the end of cash to the rise of cryptocurrencies, will transform economies for better and worse. We think we’ve seen financial innovation. We bank from laptops and buy coffee with the wave of a phone. But these are minor miracles compared with the dizzying experiments now underway around the globe, as businesses and governments alike embrace the possibilities of new financial technologies. As Eswar Prasad explains, the world of finance is at the threshold of major disruption that will affect corporations, bankers, states, and indeed all of us. The transformation of money will fundamentally rewrite how ordinary people live. Above all, Prasad foresees the end of physical cash. The driving force won’t be phones or credit cards but rather central banks, spurred by the emergence of cryptocurrencies to develop their own, more stable digital currencies. Meanwhile, cryptocurrencies themselves will evolve unpredictably as global corporations like Meta and Amazon join the game. The changes will be accompanied by snowballing innovations that are reshaping finance and have already begun to revolutionize how we invest, trade, insure, and manage risk. Prasad shows how these and other changes will redefine the very concept of money, unbundling its traditional functions as a unit of account, medium of exchange, and store of value. The promise lies in greater efficiency and flexibility, increased sensitivity to the needs of diverse consumers, and improved market access for the unbanked. The risk is instability, lack of accountability, and erosion of privacy. A lucid, visionary work, The Future of Money shows how to maximize the best and guard against the worst of what is to come.

Author : Mr.Tobias Adrian,Mr.Tommaso Mancini Griffoli
Publisher : International Monetary Fund
Page : 20 pages
File Size : 40,5 Mb
Release : 2019-07-15
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781498324908

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The Rise of Digital Money by Mr.Tobias Adrian,Mr.Tommaso Mancini Griffoli Pdf

This paper marks the launch of a new IMF series, Fintech Notes. Building on years of IMF staff work, it will explore pressing topics in the digital economy and be issued periodically. The series will carry work by IMF staff and will seek to provide insight into the intersection of technology and the global economy. The Rise of Digital Money analyses how technology companies are stepping up competition to large banks and credit card companies. Digital forms of money are increasingly in the wallets of consumers as well as in the minds of policymakers. Cash and bank deposits are battling with so-called e-money, electronically stored monetary value denominated in, and pegged to, a currency like the euro or the dollar. This paper identifies the benefits and risks and highlights regulatory issues that are likely to emerge with a broader adoption of stablecoins. The paper also highlights the risks associated with e-money: potential creation of new monopolies; threats to weaker currencies; concerns about consumer protection and financial stability; and the risk of fostering illegal activities, among others.

Author : Edward Beckett
Publisher : Createspace Independent Publishing Platform
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 44,9 Mb
Release : 2018-06-19
Category : Electronic
ISBN : 1721116389

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Cryptocurrency Digital Revolution by Edward Beckett Pdf

It is here to stay... Are you tired of trusting different middlemen with your hard earned money? Would you prefer instant payments over several business day transactions? Maybe you'd just like to earn some additional income? Earliest known ideas of a practical digital currency started around the late 1980s. The first version of actual real-life implementation was introduced by anonymous people, known as Satoshi Nakamoto in 2008. This implementation was Bitcoin, digital currency working on the blockchain, providing functions never seen before. In the present you may have heard of Bitcoin, and think yourself: "is it too late for me to get in now" let me ask you. How do you value a currency that functions quickly without the need for a middleman, and has less than 21 million coins available? There's a lot more that goes into it, but these are the very basic principles of Bitcoin. Before making your educated decision on the matter, let me provide you with the facts. Neither cryptocurrencies nor blockchain is nowhere near mass adoption level, meaning you have the opportunity to learn the concept and decide for yourself if you see the potential. Being there "before everyone else" obviously has its benefits, like one Bitcoin being barely above 1000$ at the beginning of 2017. This book will introduce you to the revolutionary world of cryptocurrencies and beyond. Suitable for both beginners and intermediates. Some of the concepts you'll learn about: Starting off with an explanation for you to properly understand how the technology works Every necessary term is clearly explained and easy to navigate Pleasant to read with occasional ideas to keep in mind, see the bigger picture How the blockchain can be used to revolutionize the world Unbiased analysis & summaries Actual practical advice for those interested to get involved Learn more than the majority of beginners know about cryptocurrencies Separate PDF guide for free when you get the book ... and much more! Are you ready to take the first step into the digital future?

Author : Shortcut Edition
Publisher : Shortcut Edition
Page : 40 pages
File Size : 49,9 Mb
Release : 2021-05-31
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 8210379456XXX

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SUMMARY - Cryptocurrency: How Bitcoin And Digital Money Are Challenging The Global Economic Order By Paul Vigna And Michael J. Casey by Shortcut Edition Pdf

* Our summary is short, simple and pragmatic. It allows you to have the essential ideas of a big book in less than 30 minutes. *By reading this summary, you will discover the history of the Bitcoin virtual currency which is based on the blockchain technology. You will understand its implications on the economy and society. *You will also discover that : Bitcoin is used all over the world; Virtual currencies can be a tool for decentralization and freedom; There is an ecosystem of companies and investors betting on the development of blockchain technology; Many debates are underway on the regulation of the network. *Bitcoin is already being used to provide opportunities for those excluded from the banking system. This virtual currency is based on the blockchain, a public and decentralized transaction monitoring technology. Bitcoin is capable of bringing development and freedom to millions of people, while reducing the overall cost of financial exchanges. However, this is not the image disseminated by the media, which focuses on the issues of illegal markets and insecurity on the network. This ambiguity reveals the profoundly innovative character of Bitcoin, carried today by a real intellectual effervescence. Does this technology have a future? In other words, are virtual currencies "the future of money"? *Buy now the summary of this book for the modest price of a cup of coffee!

Author : Finn Brunton
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 266 pages
File Size : 50,8 Mb
Release : 2020-10-13
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9780691209166

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Digital Cash by Finn Brunton Pdf

The fascinating untold story of digital cash and its creators—from experiments in the 1970s to the mania over Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies Bitcoin may appear to be a revolutionary form of digital cash without precedent or prehistory. In fact, it is only the best-known recent experiment in a long line of similar efforts going back to the 1970s. But the story behind cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and its blockchain technology has largely been untold—until now. In Digital Cash, Finn Brunton reveals how technological utopians and political radicals created experimental money to bring about their visions of the future: to protect privacy, bring down governments, prepare for apocalypse, or launch a civilization of innovation and abundance that would make its creators immortal. Filled with marvelous characters, stories, and ideas, Digital Cash is an engaging and accessible account of the strange origins and remarkable technologies behind today's cryptocurrency explosion.

Author : Sarah Swammy,Richard Thompson,Marvin Loh
Publisher : Springer
Page : 181 pages
File Size : 51,5 Mb
Release : 2019-01-24
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9783030001353

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Crypto Uncovered by Sarah Swammy,Richard Thompson,Marvin Loh Pdf

Crypto currency integrated BlockChain under Virtual Scalable Enterprises is a widely debated and earnestly discussed topic in the technology arena. Executives at the largest institutions are calling crypto currency fraudulent while high-level institutional banking professionals are leaving their positions to jump into crypto technology, regulation and investment opportunities as industries advance towards adoption. The narratives on these topics are diametrically opposite and polarizing on both side of the debate. While this debate has many layers from a government regulatory side to social impact to the practicality of everyday use of crypto currencies in developing markets, it is safe to assume that crypto currencies or utility tokens are more than a global phenomenon and are now becoming a working framework for optional modes of business. This book demystifies what crypto currency is, how it is used, and what it means to the consumer, investor, and the future of our global currency marketplace. By providing the historical backdrop to the market, authors Sarah Swammy, Richard Thompson, and Marvin Loh provide a clear definition of what crypto-currencies actually are, how they are being used and by whom, and the unique reasons why they have gone from back street to Main Street almost overnight. The book will also delve into the government’s role in regulating this commerce medium. Lastly, the authors will look at the current global monetary policy and discuss if this type of currency phenomena was a direct result while also examining the potential risk and rewards for investors and the economy.

Author : Arvind Narayanan,Joseph Bonneau,Edward Felten,Andrew Miller,Steven Goldfeder
Publisher : Princeton University Press
Page : 334 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2016-07-19
Category : Computers
ISBN : 9780691171692

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Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies by Arvind Narayanan,Joseph Bonneau,Edward Felten,Andrew Miller,Steven Goldfeder Pdf

An authoritative introduction to the exciting new technologies of digital money Bitcoin and Cryptocurrency Technologies provides a comprehensive introduction to the revolutionary yet often misunderstood new technologies of digital currency. Whether you are a student, software developer, tech entrepreneur, or researcher in computer science, this authoritative and self-contained book tells you everything you need to know about the new global money for the Internet age. How do Bitcoin and its block chain actually work? How secure are your bitcoins? How anonymous are their users? Can cryptocurrencies be regulated? These are some of the many questions this book answers. It begins by tracing the history and development of Bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, and then gives the conceptual and practical foundations you need to engineer secure software that interacts with the Bitcoin network as well as to integrate ideas from Bitcoin into your own projects. Topics include decentralization, mining, the politics of Bitcoin, altcoins and the cryptocurrency ecosystem, the future of Bitcoin, and more. An essential introduction to the new technologies of digital currency Covers the history and mechanics of Bitcoin and the block chain, security, decentralization, anonymity, politics and regulation, altcoins, and much more Features an accompanying website that includes instructional videos for each chapter, homework problems, programming assignments, and lecture slides Also suitable for use with the authors' Coursera online course Electronic solutions manual (available only to professors)

Author : Cecil (CJ) John
Publisher : Gildan Media LLC aka G&D Media
Page : 124 pages
File Size : 52,9 Mb
Release : 2022-06-21
Category : Business & Economics
ISBN : 9781722527051

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Bitcoin Cryptocurrency Blockchain by Cecil (CJ) John Pdf

BITCOIN, CRYPTOCURRENCY, BLOCKCHAIN, NFTS, DEFI, METAVERSE— THESE WORDS DESCRIBE THE NEW INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION AND THE BIRTH OF RADICALLY DISRUPTIVE DIGITAL CURRENCIES. WHAT DO THEY MEAN? What do blockchain, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies mean for your financial future? Are cryptocurrencies just high-technology scams, or are they potentially lucrative sources of income? What are the implications of these cutting-edge technologies for your job, career, and prosperity? Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies can be immensely profitable, but you have to understand these technologies. In this book, Cecil (CJ) John introduces you to this new digital era in a simple, reader-friendly way. This enjoyable and authoritative guide will help you unravel the mysteries of this fast-growing new economy, including about this mysterious but ever more influential part of the economy, including answers to questions like these: What is Cryptocurrency? What are the best Cryptocurrencies for investing? What are the most effective ways to invest in Cryptocurrencies? What are the career opportunities in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency? What are the business opportunities in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency? What are the fundamentals of Blockchain? What is decentralized finance, and how can you profit from it? What are NFTS, and how can you create one? • What is Web 3.0 and why is it important? What is the metaverse and what’s Blockchain got to do with it? Will the government regulate Blockchain and Cryptocurrency? What is the relationship between digital money and morality? There’s even more. This book shows how these revolutionary new technologies and digital currencies can transform society and economics, giving people more financial security and more say in creating and distributing money. Cecil (CJ) John is a chartered architect, computer scientist, and author. He is the chief executive officer of virtualdeveloper.com, LLC, an information technology firm that has worked with some of the largest organizations in the world.