Download or read book THE CRYPTO INTRO 2022 written by Anglona's Books and published by . This book was released on 2022-02-03 with total page 116 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Crypto is red-hot right now. Media outlets are giving crypto unprecedented airtime while the general public has been captivated by the staggering price rises seen across the board. When measured in US dollar terms, Bitcoin ballooned by over 10 times in the 2017 calendar year alone. Beyond the tremendous increases in value, crypto has received so much attention because of the challenging questions it raises about money and the role of central authorities such as banks and governments - roles which were taken for granted in the past. Before the start of the crypto revolution, government-issued banknotes and coins seemed to be the only conceivable forms of money. We had never known any other way in our lifetime, nor in that of our parents. Fast-forward to today, and many members of the crypto community ardently believe that crypto is destined to replace government-issued money, just as the personal computer replaced the typewriter. If this vision is even halfright, the implications are hard to overstate. At the very least, crypto promises to substantially weaken the monopoly power of centralized institutions. But these are still early days for crypto. And most members of the public find crypto to be, well, cryptic. As United States Senator Thomas Carper said: "Virtual currencies, perhaps most notably Bitcoin, have captured the imagination of some, struck fear among others, and confused the heck out of the rest of us."1 Perhaps some readers can relate to that sentiment. Truthfully, few people have an accurate understanding of how crypto works, and many are highly skeptical. The Crypto Intro has been written to explain everything and respond to the tough crypto questions. But we may be getting ahead of ourselves. Before taking a look at how crypto functions, let's make sure we understand what we're talking about.

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Download or read book Cryptocurrency Compliance and Operations written by Jason Scharfman and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2021-11-26 with total page 251 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cryptocurrencies and digital assets are increasingly garnering interest from institutional investors. This is on top of the already strong support in place for cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin from the retail investor. With this rapid growth has come a series of complex operational and regulatory compliance challenges. These challenges have become further exacerbated by the increasing pace of technological advances in areas such as decentralized finance (DeFi) tokenization, blockchain and distributed ledger technology (DLT) essential to the crypto and digital asset markets. This book will be the first book to provide current and practical guidance on the operational and compliance foundations of crypto investing and asset management. The book will include: · Step-by-step analysis of the modern operational mechanics behind cryptocurrency investment operations · Detailed guidance and example documentation on the procedures launching a crypto fund · Explanation of the operational procedures and compliance requirements for crytpo asset managers · Detailed analysis of crypto anti-money laundering compliance, regulations and laws for cryptocurrencies · Up-to-date analysis of recent crypto case studies, frauds and regulatory enforcement actions · Review of the digital asset landscape including non-fungible tokens (NFTs) and asset tokenization · Current examples of real-world crypto operations policies and compliance manuals · Analysis of the emerging trends in crypto operations and compliance in areas including blockchain, DeFi, crypto lending, yield farming, crypto mining and dApps Cryptocurrency Compliance and Operations will be an invaluable up-to-date resource for investors, fund managers, and their operations and compliance personnel as well as service providers on the implementation and management of best practice operations.​

Download or read book Digital Gold written by Nathaniel Popper and published by HarperCollins. This book was released on 2016-05-17 with total page 299 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 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.

Download or read book The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains written by Antony Lewis and published by Mango Media Inc.. This book was released on 2018-08-15 with total page 271 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Understand Bitcoin, blockchains, and cryptocurrency with this clear and comprehensible guide Learn the history and basics of cryptocurrency and blockchains: There’s a lot of information on cryptocurrency and blockchains out there. But, for the uninitiated, most of this information can be indecipherable. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains aims to provide an accessible guide to this new currency and the revolutionary technology that powers it. Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies: Gain an understanding of a broad spectrum of Bitcoin topics. The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains covers topics such as the history of Bitcoin, the Bitcoin blockchain, and Bitcoin buying, selling, and mining. It also answers how payments are made and how transactions are kept secure. Other cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency pricing are examined, answering how one puts a value on cryptocurrencies and digital tokens. Blockchain technology: Blockchain technology underlies all cryptocurrencies and cryptocurrency transactions. But what exactly is a blockchain, how does it work, and why is it important? The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains will answer these questions and more. Learn about notable blockchain platforms, smart contracts, and other important facets of blockchains and their function in the changing cyber-economy. Things to know before buying cryptocurrencies: The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains offers trustworthy and balanced insights to those interested in Bitcoin investing or investing in other cryptocurrency. Discover the risks and mitigations, learn how to identify scams, and understand cryptocurrency exchanges, digital wallets, and regulations with this book. Readers will learn about: • Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies • Blockchain technology and how it works • The workings of the cryptocurrency market • The evolution and potential impacts of Bitcoin and blockchains on global businesses Dive into the world of cryptocurrency with confidence with this comprehensive introduction.

Download or read book Blockchain Basics written by Daniel Drescher and published by Apress. This book was released on 2017-03-14 with total page 250 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In 25 concise steps, you will learn the basics of blockchain technology. No mathematical formulas, program code, or computer science jargon are used. No previous knowledge in computer science, mathematics, programming, or cryptography is required. Terminology is explained through pictures, analogies, and metaphors. This book bridges the gap that exists between purely technical books about the blockchain and purely business-focused books. It does so by explaining both the technical concepts that make up the blockchain and their role in business-relevant applications. What You'll Learn What the blockchain is Why it is needed and what problem it solves Why there is so much excitement about the blockchain and its potential Major components and their purpose How various components of the blockchain work and interact Limitations, why they exist, and what has been done to overcome them Major application scenarios Who This Book Is For Everyone who wants to get a general idea of what blockchain technology is, how it works, and how it will potentially change the financial system as we know it

Download or read book Bitcoin written by United Library and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-12 with total page 76 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bitcoin is the world's leading cryptocurrency based on a decentrally organized booking system. Payments are legitimized cryptographically and processed via a network of computers with equal rights (peer-to-peer). Unlike the traditional banking system, no central clearing of money movements is necessary. Proofs of ownership of Bitcoin are stored in personal digital wallets. The exchange rate of a Bitcoin to legal tender follows the principle of pricing on the stock exchange. The Bitcoin payment system was invented by Satoshi Nakamoto, appearing under a pseudonym, according to Nakamoto in 2007, who described it in a publication in November 2008 and released open-source reference software for it in January 2009. The Bitcoin network is based on a decentralized database shared by participants, the blockchain, in which all transactions are recorded. Cryptographic techniques are used to ensure that valid transactions with Bitcoins can only be made by the respective owner and that monetary units cannot be issued more than once. New Bitcoin units are created by solving cryptographic tasks called mining. This is the descriptive, concise short introduction to Bitcoin.

Download or read book Introduction to Payments and Financial Market Infrastructures written by Ulrich Bindseil and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Payments and financial market infrastructures are vital components of modern economies, yet they have often been overlooked by economists. However, any economic exchange, including financial market transactions, is matched by a payment leg, and the safety, efficiency, and immediacy of the payment, and the problem of linking the two legs of the transaction (“delivery-vs-payment”), remain universal challenges. The consequences of inefficiencies or interruptions in payment and settlement systems have immediate and significant impacts on the real economy. Moreover, payments and financial market infrastructures are also a matter of strategic importance for nation-states, and being excessively dependent on foreign providers has been proven to be a significant risk, as they can be “weaponized." This book provides a concise yet thorough introduction to payments and financial market infrastructures, exploring various types of risks, retail payments, payment systems, cross-border payments, central counterparties, FX operations, and central securities depositories. The final chapter investigates payment innovations, including unbacked crypto-assets (e.g. Bitcoin), stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies. The text outlines key activities and risk management frameworks, as well as examining the operational mechanics of different payment systems. The book emphasizes the importance of understanding the nature of transfer of financial claims and liabilities through the process of payment and settlement, providing financial account representations of payments wherever useful. The book concludes that the payment and financial market infrastructure space has been shaken by recent innovations, which are expected to lead to seismic shifts in payment technology, practices, and market structures.

Download or read book Cryptocurrency written by United Library and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 82 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Cryptocurrencies, or Cryptocurrency is an electronic money created with technology controlling its creation and protecting transactions, while hiding the identities of its users. Crypto- is short for "cryptography", and cryptography is computer technology used for security, hiding information, identities and more. Currency means "money that is currently in use". Cryptocurrencies are a digital cash designed to be quicker, cheaper, and more reliable than our regular government issued money. Instead of trusting a government to create your money and banks to store, send and receive it, users transact directly with each other and store their money themselves. Because people can send money directly without a middleman, transactions are usually very affordable and fast. This is the descriptive, concise short introduction to Cryptocurrencies.

Download or read book Introduction to Information Systems written by R. Kelly Rainer (Jr.) and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 2023-10-23 with total page 610 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: As digital transformation becomes increasingly central to effective corporate strategy, today's students must learn how information systems provide the foundation for modern business enterprises. Known for its rich Canadian content and focus on active learning, Introduction to Information Systems, Sixth Canadian Edition shows students how they can use IS to help their current or future employers increase profitability, improve customer service, manage daily operations, and drive impact in their markets. This course demonstrates that IT is the backbone of any business, whether a student is majoring in accounting, finance, marketing, human resources, production/operations management, or MIS. In short, students will learn how information systems provide the foundation for all modern organizations, whether they are public sector, private sector, for-profit, or not-for-profit.

Download or read book Introduction To Blockchain Cryptocurrencies written by Gurvy Kavei and published by GRIN Verlag. This book was released on 2022-01-31 with total page 158 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Document from the year 2022 in the subject Economics - Finance, grade: A, , language: English, abstract: The world gets more and more digitized every day. People buy things on the internet, trade stocks online and work in a digital world. Overly the industrial revolution 4.0 determines our work life and free time. In many places, robots steered by artificial intelligence are replacing human labour. With the ongoing technological progress, it is hard to find a single modern organization not embracing artificial intelligence because it often saves time and money and is more accurate. Today, blockchain technology has become almost an insurmountable bedrock for business process automation, product enhancement, analytic speed, and accuracy. But why has blockchain taken on such a pivotal role? How does cryptocurrency trade work? What should you know about artificial intelligence, Fintech, crypto mining, exchanges, and trading? This book explains the most important theories to understand the digitized world and its opportunities. It points out a variety of entrepreneurial options. Furthermore, it illustrates where adaptation is happening in the world and how anyone can navigate this crusade of wealth creation in a regulation-compliant manner to avoid criminalization and stereotyping. “Introduction to Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies” is intended for people who want to enter and explore this world for the first time. It is also for people starting a career in trading, mining, and financial investments, but more on the side of digital currencies. This book is for you if you are generally an entrepreneur interested in diversifying your business portfolio. If you are a policymaker and a regulator in the financial sector, this book will undoubtedly open your eyes to a few things we usually tend to take for granted. If you are a trainer interested in augmenting your training in the field of trading, mining, entrepreneurship, policy formulation, and simply appreciating global trends in the ecology of crypto and blockchain, then be assured that this book will be of interest to you.

Download or read book Cryptoeconomics written by Jing Li and published by Cambridge University Press. This book was released on 2024-02-28 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book offers a succinct overview of the technical components of blockchain networks, also known as distributed digital ledger networks. Written from an academic perspective, it surveys ongoing research challenges as well as existing literature. Several chapters illustrate how the mathematical tools of game theory and algorithmic mechanism design can be applied to the analysis, design, and improvement of blockchain network protocols. Using an engineering perspective, insights are provided into how the economic interests of different types of participants shape the behaviors of blockchain systems. Readers are thus provided with a paradigm for developing blockchain consensus protocols and distributed economic mechanisms that regulate the interactions of system participants, thus leading to desired cooperative behaviors in the form of system equilibria. This book will be a vital resource for students and scholars of this budding field.

Download or read book Cryptocurrency 2021 written by United Library and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-19 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 2021 edition. Blockchain is the technology that enables the existence of cryptocurrencies. Bitcoin is the name of the best-known cryptocurrency, the one for which blockchain technology was invented. A cryptocurrency is a medium of exchange, such as the US dollar, British Pound, or Euro, but is digital and uses encryption techniques to control the creation of monetary units and to verify the transfer of funds. This is the descriptive introduction to Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain technology. The 160 pages in this book explain the technology and various cryptocurrencies, including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Ripple, Tether, Polkadot, Cardano, Stellar, Litecoin, Bitcoin Cash, and Dogecoin.

Download or read book Cryptocurrency Regulation written by Jerry W. Markham and published by Edward Elgar Publishing. This book was released on 2023-09-06 with total page 191 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This incisive and thought-provoking book examines the regulation of cryptocurrency trading by state and federal financial services regulators, in order to understand why these statutes proved to be ineffective in regulating this new asset class. Furthermore, it analyzes and evaluates pending proposals in Congress for more effective cryptocurrency regulation.

Download or read book Introduction to Metaverse written by Rajan Gupta and published by Springer Nature. This book was released on 2023-11-29 with total page 184 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book discusses Metaverse Technology, which is one of the emerging technologies around the world, through its concepts, definitions, architectural layers, economic implications, and presents comparison points with other allied areas like Web 3.0, Digital Twin, Blockchain, Multiverse, Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Everything and Hyperautomation. The book also presents several use-cases and adoption areas of Metaverse technology, along with global outlook of top companies implementing this technology through major platforms and tools. The potential use of this technology for Public Sector is also explored in this book, apart from the suggested business framework for its adoption. Potential misuse and ethical concerns have also been summarised. This introductory book on Metaverse, written with a multidisciplinary approach, will provide readers with a clear understanding of what the Metaverse is, what technologies are involved in its creation, and its current as well as potential future applications, in a very simple manner.

Download or read book An Introduction to Cryptocurrencies written by Nikos Daskalakis and published by Routledge. This book was released on 2020-05-28 with total page 99 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Crypto Market Ecosystem has emerged as the most profound application of blockchain technology in finance. This textbook adopts an integrated approach, linking traditional functions of the current financial system (payments, traded assets, fundraising, regulation) with the respective functions in the crypto market, in order to facilitate the reader in their understanding of how this new ecosystem works. The book walks the reader through the main features of the blockchain technology, the definitions, classifications, and distinct characteristics of cryptocurrencies and tokens, how these are evaluated, how funds are raised in the cryptocurrency ecosystem (ICOs), and what the main regulatory approaches are. The authors have compiled more than 100 sources from different sub-fields of economics, finance, and regulation to create a coherent textbook that provides the reader with a clear and easily understandable picture of the new world of encrypted finance and its applications. The book is primarily aimed at business and finance students, who already have an understanding of the basic principles of how the financial system works, but also targets a more general readership, by virtue of its broader scope and engaging and accessible tone.