Bitcoin is all the rage these days. But what is it? Most people don’t really know or understand much about the decentralized peer-to-peer cryptocurrency.
But those who do know what it is have heralded it as a revolution as important as that of the internet. Notable people who’ve had interesting things to say about it include:
Bill Gates, Microsoft co-founder, and Eric Schmidt, Executive…
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Author : John Casanova
Genre : Law
Summary : Payment services are now heavily regulated in many jurisdictions and subject to a growing body of law. The second edition of Payment Services: Law and Practice provides an updated overview of the key areas of payments law and regulation in the EU and UK, as well as introductions to analogous legal regimes in the United States, Hong Kong, Singapore and Africa.
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Author : Svetlana S. Bodrunova
Genre : Computers
Summary : This book constitutes the refereed post-conference proceedings of 4 workshops, held at the 5th International Conference on Internet Science, St. Petersburg, Russia, in October 2018: Workshop 1 : Detecting Social Problems in Online Content, Workshop 2: CONVERSATIONS, Workshop 3: The Future of Decentralized Governance: A Workshop on Encryption,Blockchains, and Personal Data, and Workshop 4: Internet as an issue: An international workshop on governmentand media narratives. The 20 full papers presented together with 4 short papers were carefully reviewed and selected from 38 submissions. The contributions of the Workshop 1: Detecting Social Problems in Online Content has united Russian scholars who work upon Russian-language datasets. Workshop 2: CONVERSATIONS: An international workshop on chatbot research and design regularly discusses the novel issues in their research and production area. Workshop 3: The Future ofDecentralized Governance: A Workshop on Encryption, Blockchains, and Personal Data. At this workshop scholars and industry representatives from France, the Netherlands, the UK, and Russia have discussed distributed governance technologies based on blockchain and other privacy-protecting technologies. Workshop 4: Internet as an issue: An international workshop on government and media narratives took a rare approach and regarded Internet as a focus for public discussion.
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Author : Swarnalata Verma
Genre : Computers
Summary : The Blockchain Revolution: How Cryptocurrencies Began simplifies the complex world of blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies for beginners. We start by explaining cryptocurrencies and then delve into the broader technology of blockchain. This book offers the latest insights on blockchain adoption and its real-world applications in corporate, scientific, healthcare, and biomedical fields. We guide readers through their first cryptocurrency transactions, covering various platforms and software, including PC and Android apps. As cryptocurrency rapidly spreads globally, understanding this evolving technology is crucial. The book also explores the "Greater Fools Theory" in cryptocurrency, highlighting potential pitfalls to avoid. Beyond cryptocurrencies, we examine different blockchain types and their uses, including cybersecurity measures to protect blockchain systems. The book concludes with practical blockchain solutions, supported by detailed illustrations, graphs, and links to further resources. Each chapter ends with key questions to reinforce learning. This book is a valuable resource for anyone looking to understand and navigate the blockchain revolution.
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Author : L. C. King
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Author : Dan Schatt
Genre : Business & Economics
Summary : Technology is permanently transforming the banking industry, and digital payments are the key Electronic Payments, Mobile Commerce, and Virtual Banking: A Guide to Innovation, Partnering, and Regulation takes a hands-on approach to competing in the modern banking environment. Former PayPal Head of Financial Innovation Dan Schatt explores the reasons behind the massive consumer migration away from traditional banks, and provides clear, actionable guidance on beating new banking models at their own game. Digital payment is the hottest topic in banking today, and is set to define the future of the industry. Consumers are rapidly abandoning traditional banks in favor of institutions that are lower-cost and more consumer-centric. Between the pace of financial regulatory reform and the cloud computing revolution, the old banking model is on the fast track to extinction. Electronic Payments, Mobile Commerce, and Virtual Banking provides the information banks need to compete in this new environment, and details the integral implementation actions that will allow them to thrive. The book discusses real-world innovations from banks, non-banks, and up and comers, and the heavy competition from the new outsource bank model. Topics include: The changing POS landscape and the need for digital wallet partnerships Shifting gears to greenfield market opportunities versus non-profitable markets Digital channel best practices for superior customer experience When to outsource, and what capabilities to truly own Case studies including PayPal, Google, Square, Facebook, Twitter, and more illustrate acceleration of innovation through banking partnerships, as well as the mechanics behind banking's biggest, scariest threats. The trick to surviving the paradigm shift is to embody innovation while providing a superior customer proposition. Electronic Payments, Mobile Commerce, and Virtual Banking: A Guide to Innovation, Partnering, and Regulation provides the inside track on managing the shift and dominating the new marketplace.
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Author : Nicole Casperson
Genre : Business & Economics
Summary : Inspiring stories and actionable advice from highly successful women in fintech Through a thematic table of contents, Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World takes readers on a journey that unveils the profound impact of the fintech industry on our global economy, fueled by the inspiring stories of women leaders who play an integral role in reshaping the financial landscape. Written by Nicole Casperson, an award-winning journalist and leading figure in the fintech sector, this book delivers actionable strategies and insights to navigate the fintech industry, drive positive change, and contribute to the ongoing transformation of the digital era. In this book, readers will find stories from women such as: Shivani Siroya, Founder and CEO of Tala, showing how she communicated her vision to investors effectively, emphasizing its market potential, social impact, and alignment with emerging industry trends Lule Demmissie, CEO of eToro US, explaining how she successfully navigated corporate environments by building supportive networks and advocating for diversity Sallie Krawcheck, Founder and CEO of Ellevest, revealing negotiation tactics that enable successful women entrepreneurs in fintech to secure funding Fintech Feminists: Increasing Inclusion, Redefining Innovation, and Changing the Future for Women Around the World delivers a roadmap for success to women in fintech, along with all business leaders and entrepreneurs who seek to thrive in an evolving and inclusive financial landscape.
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Author : Jake Adelstein
Genre : True Crime
Summary : The wild, true story of cyber-era commerce, crime, cold-hard cash, and one of the greatest heists in history. Even in hell, Bitcoin talks. This modern take on an old Japanese saying still holds true. Cryptocurrency was supposed to do for money what the internet did for information, but it didn’t work out that way. Its virtual existence unleashed real-world chaos — especially in the homeland of its mysterious creator, Satoshi Nakamoto. Tokyo was the centre of the world’s largest bitcoin exchange, Mt. Gox, until that company collapsed with nearly half a billion dollars’ worth of bitcoin gone missing. It might be the greatest heist in history. If it was a heist. So what really happened? Here’s the true story of the humble-to-hot commodity, from the former geek website that launched the boom to an inside world of absent-minded CEOs, hucksters, hackers, cybercrooks, drug dealers, corrupt federal agents, evangelical libertarians, and clueless techies. You’ll discover Bitcoin’s connection to the infamous Silk Road, learn why hell has nothing on Japan’s criminal justice system, and get the lowdown on the high cost of betting with the Devil’s dollars. All of this for less than the price of a single bitcoin.