Cryptocurrency Finance

From a famous actor and an experienced journalist, a wildly entertaining debunking of cryptocurrency, one of the greatest frauds in history and on course for a spectacular crash.

Money facilitates the billions of transactions that take place every day across the globe. How Money Works tells you how this is possible. It explains economic theories, how governments raise and control money, what goes on in the stock exchange, how analysts predict where shares are heading and many other issues. It busts jargon, explaining terms such as quantitative easing, cash flow, bonds, superannuation and the open market. 

An expert, story-driven account of how Coinbase won the cryptocurrency game and set itself up to lead the future of banking and blockchain-based trading. This is the story of the people who made Coinbase, per PitchBook, “one of the most valuable startups in the US,” including the stoic, preppy founder and CEO Brian Armstrong and the bitcoin-obsessed former lumberjack Olaf Carlson-Wee, who turned their backs on the first generation of wild-eyed Bitcoin prophets to build something more profound and practical.

Read by the author, Natalie Brunell Let’s face it—we all sense something is wrong. People have lost faith in the future. They feel left behind as the cost of homes, university fees, and even groceries continue to skyrocket. While the rich grow exponentially richer, life for the average...

Le bitcoin met en question une pratique ancestrale qui voulait que l'émission de la monnaie fusse un prérogative de l'État. Jusqu'à la création du bitcoin en 2009, les monnaies privées n'avaient ni notoriété ni perspective. L'apparition du bitcoin et des autres crypto-monnaies a été rendu possible par une technologie nouvelle : la blockchain. Comment "marche" le bitcoin ? Que peut-il devenir ? Que va-t-il changer dans nos vies ? S'agit-il d'une vraie révolution ou d'une simple vaguelette sur l'océan de la spéculation ?

Brought to you by Penguin. The past decade has seen the relentless rise of cryptocurrency as an alternative form of digital currency. But what precisely is it and what potential does it have to change the world of money? In this brilliantly clear, one-stop guide WIRED Senior Editor Gian...

The Basics of Bitcoins and Blockchains―Condensed

Step into the realm of blockchain and cryptocurrency like never before with Blockchain, Crypto and DeFi: Bridging Finance and Technology. Crafted by Marco Di Maggio, not just a Harvard professor of finance but an esteemed advisor to giants like Coinbase, this is your roadmap from foundational theories to cutting-edge applications. This is far from an academic discourse detached from reality; it seamlessly integrates theory with practice through detailed case studies and practical coding tutorials.

Sacred Economics traces the history of money from ancient gift economies to modern capitalism, revealing how the money system has contributed to alienation, competition, and scarcity, destroyed community, and necessitated endless growth. Today, these trends have reached their extreme—but in...

Криптовалюта—уже наша реальность. Ее распространение идет сумасшедшими темпами, она открывает новые возможности накопления средств и инвестирования. У людей, ранее никогда не имевших дела с криптой, появляется желание начать ею пользоваться и включить ее в свой инвестиционный портфель. Но как? Аудиокнига Семёна Кибало, автора бестселлера «Инвестор за выходные», своего рода криптовалютный букварь.

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.

Brought to you by Penguin. The practical, no-nonsense guide to expertly managing your personal finances. From mortgages and pensions to tax codes and ISAs, money can be a mystery. But, personal finance expert and Accountant Abigail Foster is here to answer your questions and help you navigate...

La constante erosión del valor de nuestro dinero nos afecta a todos, pero existe otra alternativa. Acompaña al autor Alex v. Frankenberg en un recorrido por los problemas ocultos de nuestro sistema monetario, explicado con ejemplos claros y cercanos. Descubre Bitcoin como una alternativa innovadora y honesta: un enfoque revolucionario y accesible que combina tecnología avanzada con los principios atemporales de un dinero sólido.

In late 2008, under the long shadow cast by the most severe economic crisis in generations, a revolutionary new form of currency was quietly being shaped. In Crypto Economy, Aries Wanlin Wang provides the definitive blueprint for understanding how Bitcoin, Blockchain, and other digital technologies are disrupting traditional financial institutions and forever changing the world of commerce.

In Investing in Cryptocurrencies and Digital Assets, alternative investments expert Dr. Keith Black delivers a compelling and straightforward roadmap for analyzing, valuing, and investing in crypto and other digital assets. You'll learn how to buy crypto directly—and how to keep your new digital assets safe from hacks and fraud—and how to invest indirectly, using stocks, futures, options, and exchange-traded funds.

Die Generation Debts ist die Generation, die alles bezahlen muss. Es bauen sich in einer alternden Gesellschaft verdeckte Schulden in Billionenhöhe im Hintergrund auf. Die Boomer-Generation, die jetzt in Rente geht, hat diese Lasten aufgetürmt und will jetzt versorgt werden. Die Regierung und der Deutsche Bundestag schauen tatenlos zu.

Bitcoin geht alle an, nicht nur Finanzgurus und IT-Nerds. Im Film "Matrix" muss sich der Held entscheiden, ob er die blaue oder die rote Pille schluckt. Die blaue lässt ihn vergessen, die rote die Wahrheit über die Welt erkennen. Daran angelehnt wird der Bitcoin "die orangene Pille" genannt, denn wer sich mit ihm auseinandersetzt, dem wird die Macht von Wall Street und Zentralbanken in unserer Welt bewusst. Und der Bitcoin verheißt die Befreiung davon: Er ist unabhängig von zentralen Instanzen wie Banken und nicht durch sie manipulierbar.

Ce livre propose une compréhension claire et accessible de Bitcoin : pourquoi il a été créé, comment il fonctionne et en quoi il bouleverse notre rapport à la monnaie, à l'épargne et à la souveraineté individuelle. Sans jargon inutile, l'auteur explique les principes fondamentaux, démonte les idées reçues, répond aux objections les plus fréquentes, et guide le lecteur pas à pas dans l'usage concret de Bitcoin.

Mensen gebruiken wereldwijd meer dan 160 verschillende munteenheden, elk met hun eigen monopolie binnen de landsgrenzen. De meeste verliezen echter snel aan waarde en zijn buiten hun eigen gebied nauwelijks bruikbaar. Geboren worden in het 'verkeerde' land kan sparen daardoor onnodig moeilijk maken. In Geldnood kijken we naar de geschiedenis van geld door de bris van technologische vooruitgang. Politiek speelt lokaal en tijdelijk een rol, maar uiteindelijk is het technologie die structurele, wereldwijde veranderingen aanjaagt.

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 listener-friendly way.