03612nam a22005175i 4500001001800000003000900018005001700027007001500044008004100059020003700100024003500137050001200172072001600184072002300200072001500223100008300238245014500321250001800466264006900484300003600553336002600589337002600615338003600641347002400677490005600701505051200757520122601269650003402495650003802529650003502567650002002602650004802622650004902670650002002719650003202739710003402771773002602805776003602831776003602867776003602903830006302939856004603002912001403048912001503062999001703077978-3-031-69176-8DE-He21320251030113129.0cr nn 008mamaa241005s2024    sz |    s    |||| 0|eng d  a97830316917689978-3-031-69176-87 a10.1007/978-3-031-69176-82doi 4aHG176.7 7aKFF2bicssc 7aBUS0170002bisacsh 7aKFF2thema1 aArnone, Gioia.eauthor.4aut4http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/aut97695210aNavigating the World of Cryptocurrenciesh[electronic resource] :bTechnology, Economics, Regulations, and Future Trends /cby Gioia Arnone.  a1st ed. 2024. 1aCham :bSpringer Nature Switzerland :bImprint: Springer,c2024.  aXXVII, 116 p.bonline resource.  atextbtxt2rdacontent  acomputerbc2rdamedia  aonline resourcebcr2rdacarrier  atext filebPDF2rda1 aContributions to Finance and Accounting,x2730-60460 aIntroduction to cryptocurrencies and digital currencies -- Blockchain technology: the backbone of cryptocurrencies -- Popular cryptocurrencies: bitcoin and beyond -- Digital currencies issued by central banks -- The economics of cryptocurrencies -- Legal and regulatory challenges -- Security and privacy in the digital currency space -- Cryptocurrencies in investment and financial markets -- The social and environmental impact of cryptocurrencies -- The future of cryptocurrencies and digital currencies.  aThis book is a thorough exploration of the digital currency realm, designed for both newcomers and seasoned enthusiasts. The book offers an in-depth analysis of the multifaceted world of cryptocurrencies, covering technological, economic, regulatory, and social aspects. It provides a foundational understanding of cryptocurrencies, their origins, and how they differ from traditional currencies. The author illustrates the mechanics of blockchain technology, explaining how it ensures security, transparency, and decentralization in digital transactions. The book discusses the development of central bank digital currencies and their potential to transform the financial system. The author examines how governments are responding to the rise of private cryptocurrencies by developing their own digital currencies. Furthermore, the book explores the broader implications of digital currencies on society and the environment, including issues related to energy consumption, digital inclusion, and the potential for financial empowerment. This work is an essential resource for understanding the complex and dynamic world of cryptocurrencies, offering valuable insights for academics, professionals, and enthusiasts alike. 0aFinancial engineering.958071 0aTechnological innovations.959244 0aBusiness information services. 0aFinance.95833914aFinancial Technology and Innovation.96928924aInnovation and Technology Management.96618724aIT in Business.24aFinancial Economics.9697372 aSpringerLink (Online service)0 tSpringer Nature eBook08iPrinted edition:z978303169175108iPrinted edition:z978303169177508iPrinted edition:z9783031691782 0aContributions to Finance and Accounting,x2730-604697252840uhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-69176-8  aZDB-2-ECF  aZDB-2-SXEF  c64020d64020