1st Edition
The Cryptocurrency Phenomenon The Origins, Evolution and Economics of Digital Currencies
117 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
117 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
117 Pages
14 B/W Illustrations
by
Routledge
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This book provides a comprehensive analysis of the cryptocurrency phenomenon from a financial/monetary point of view. It offers a unique slant in at least two ways, with the financial perspective as the reference point.
An examination of the technicalities surrounding blockchain and the mining of cryptocurrencies is included, but the reading is oriented to those who seek to better... Read more
List of Figures
Introduction
1. The Concept of Money and Its Evolution Over Time
2. The Payment Industry and the Payment Tools
3. Blockchain, Virtual currencies, Cryptocurrencies, and Tokens4. The Mining of Cryptocurrencies
5. The Main Cryptocurrencies on the Market
6. The Handling of Cryptocurrencies
7. The Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDC)
Conclusions
Index
Biography
Gianni Nicolini is Full Professor of Finance, in the Department of Management and Law, Faculty of Economics, University of Rome "Tor Vergata", Rome, Italy.
Silvia Intini is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Management, Finance, and Technology, LUM - Libera Università Mediterranea, Bari, Italy.
