Dive into the world of cryptocurrency through the lens of political science in Cryptocurrency Bubble. This compelling volume unpacks the intricate relationship between digital finance and power, revealing how technological disruption, regulation, and financial speculation shape the future of global markets.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Cryptocurrency bubble: Analyzes speculative surges and market volatility in crypto exchanges.
2: Tether (cryptocurrency): Examines Tether’s role in liquidity and its controversial reserve practices.
3: Alameda Research: Explores the trading firm’s influence on exchange trends and market behaviors.
4: Decentralized finance: Highlights DeFi’s structural impact on traditional financial intermediaries.
5: FTX: Investigates the rise and dramatic collapse of one of crypto’s largest centralized exchanges.
6: Coinbase: Surveys the institutional gateway to cryptocurrency for retail and professional investors.
7: Justin Sun: Profiles the crypto entrepreneur and his impact on exchange dynamics and token markets.
8: Blockchain.com: Traces the platform’s role in providing wallet services and exchange data.
9: Binance: Reviews Binance’s global expansion and regulatory challenges in cryptocurrency exchange.
10: Pantera Capital: Discusses its investment strategies and influence on blockchain startup funding.
11: Terra (blockchain): Examines the collapse of Terra and its cascading effects on crypto stability.
12: Arkham Intelligence: Explores blockchain data analytics for transparency and market analysis.
13: Stablecoin: Evaluates how stablecoins attempt to bridge fiat stability with crypto innovation.
14: Solana (blockchain platform): Analyzes Solana’s infrastructure powering highspeed decentralized exchanges.
15: Digital Currency Group: Reviews its portfolio’s influence across the crypto exchange ecosystem.
16: Cryptocurrency: Defines the foundational tech and market shifts underpinning exchange systems.
17: Paradigm Operations: Studies its role as a venture firm shaping emerging crypto exchange models.
18: Bankruptcy of FTX: Details the aftermath and legal implications following the FTX implosion.
19: Bitcoin Cash: Considers its fork and ideological significance in peertopeer exchange efficiency.
20: Circle (company): Profiles Circle’s fintech model in stablecoin issuance and crypto finance.
21: USD Coin: Explains its pegging mechanism and use in exchange liquidity and financial protocols.
Whether you are a policymaker, academic, technologist, or curious enthusiast, this book offers a rare window into the political and economic forces driving the cryptocurrency world. Cryptocurrency Bubble provides more than insight—it equips you with the analytical tools to navigate, understand, and engage with a financial system undergoing a fundamental transformation.