Understanding cryptocurrencies : the money of the future / Arvind Matharu.

The book intends to provide a high level overview of cryptocurrencies to a new enthusiast by using layman language and limiting many of the technical aspects, providing a very condensed version of this vast development of digital currencies. Blockchain is the new revolution after the Internet that i...

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Online Access:Electronic book from EBSCO
Main Author: Matharu, Arvind (Author)
Format: eBook
Language:English
Published:New York, NY : Business Expert Press, 2019.
Edition:First edition.
Series:Finance and financial management collection.
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490 1 |a Finance and financial management collection,  |x 2331-0057 
500 |a Includes index. 
505 0 |a Introduction to cryptocurrency -- Blockchain is the new revolution after the internet -- Hot cryptocurrencies around the world -- What makes bitcoin so popular? -- Comparison of various cryptocurrencies -- How to get started on bitcoin -- Bitcoin mining -- Learn bitcoin trading and investing -- Future of digital money -- How a blockchain is expected to change various record keepings -- Impact on the traditional banking system. 
520 3 |a The book intends to provide a high level overview of cryptocurrencies to a new enthusiast by using layman language and limiting many of the technical aspects, providing a very condensed version of this vast development of digital currencies. Blockchain is the new revolution after the Internet that is going to change how we do business today. Cryptocurrencies are the money of the future. These two statements are a positive affirmation from many corners around the world. The author provides a balance of introduction and depth regarding blockchain, hot cryptocurrencies, and their comparisons. Bitcoin, being the pioneer, is discussed in greater detail. The reader will gain the basic idea of bitcoin mining, trading, and investing. With special interest in the various usages of blockchain and interest on traditional banking systems are also discussed. 
504 |a Includes bibliographical references (page [71]) and index. 
506 |a Access limited to authorized users. 
650 0 |a Cryptocurrencies. 
650 0 |a Bitcoin. 
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