Financial technology (fintech) Books
Penguin Books Ltd The Everything Token
Book SynopsisNFTs cause excitement and skepticism. How much value can a token hold? What drives this value?To properly appreciate NFTs we must first understand what they actually are, how they work and in what contexts they are used.The Everything Token is an essential primer on NFTs (non-fungible tokens), explaining their use, purpose, and how businesses can create and exploit them to develop new product lines, building customer loyalty and increased revenues at the same time.Together the authors have spent much of the past few years embedded in NFT communities and helping launch NFT products. As self-described beta testers of this brand-new technology, they've seen its power first-hand and aim to educate others on the importance, uses and purpose of NFT and surrounding, ever-evolving technologies.Demystifying the complexities, two experts in NFTs show why we should take NFTs much more seriously than their reputation as fun digital art collectibles suggest
£15.29
Agenda Publishing Central Bank Digital Currencies: The Future of
Book SynopsisThe advent of digital stablecoins and the continuing decline of cash are prompting central banks across the world to explore developing their own digital currencies. Although few have launched so far, the potential for central bank digital currency (CBDC) promises a revolution in banking. Michael Lloyd considers the opportunities and threats that the arrival of CBDCs will have for commercial banking and the world’s monetary system. The choices facing central banks regarding the use, design and technology of digital currencies are examined as well as the potential impacts on consumer security and privacy.Trade ReviewThis book deals with an important and topical matter: central bank digital currencies. It provides sophisticated yet understandable insights into the world of cryptocurrencies, which have profound implications not only for the stability of the global monetary and financial systems, but also for the well-being of ordinary citizens. -- Lucia Quaglia, University of BolognaAs the debate on Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) intensifies, we need an informed society-wide debate about the potential impact on fractional reserve banking, privacy, and taxation, within a deeper discussion of the role of credit in a modern economy. I welcome a book that helps citizens enter that debate by providing a comprehensive overview of CBDCs, their benefits and risks, and their potential impact on the global financial system, while also being accessible and practical. -- Professor Michael Mainelli, Chairman, Z/Yen Group and Sheriff of the City of London, 2019-21Table of ContentsIntroduction 1. Central banks consideration of retail and wholesale CBDCs 2. The domestic monetary and legal implications of CBDCs 3. Choices of technology for CBDCs 4. The impact on the commercial banking sector 5. The impact of CBDCs: the regional and international nexus 6. The future of money: the next decade Appendix
£33.24
Legend Press Ltd It's Mine: How the Crypto Industry Is Redefining
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£11.69
