Bitcoin Economics

Explore the groundbreaking fusion of economics and political science through the lens of Bitcoin. Bitcoin Economics, part of the acclaimed Bitcoin ATM series by Fouad Sabry, delivers a compelling roadmap to the digital economy revolution. Essential for professionals, students, and crypto enthusiasts, this book offers more value than its cost—fueling insight, research, and action.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Economics of bitcoin: Examines bitcoin's economic model, deflationary design, and its disruptive financial impact.

2: Legality of cryptocurrency by country or territory: Analyzes global crypto regulations and how policy shapes adoption and enforcement.

3: Dogecoin: Explores Dogecoin’s origins, popularity, and its economic and cultural influence in crypto.

4: Circle (company): Outlines Circle’s business model and role in stablecoins and mainstream crypto adoption.

5: Monero: Details Monero’s privacy features and its implications for economic freedom and regulation.

6: Stablecoin: Discusses the stability mechanism, uses in trade, and monetary policy implications of stablecoins.

7: Bitcoin Cash: Presents Bitcoin Cash’s origins and its stance on scalability and economic transaction speed.

8: Virtual currency: Defines virtual currencies and examines their evolution in online and economic environments.

9: Cryptocurrency bubble: Investigates crypto market volatility, hype cycles, and signals of economic bubbles.

10: Digital currency: Traces the development of digital currencies and their political and economic significance.

11: Cryptocurrency and crime: Explores how crypto is used in illicit finance and the policy challenges it presents.

12: Bitfinex: Details Bitfinex’s role in exchange liquidity, controversies, and market influence.

13: Cryptocurrency exchange: Explains how exchanges function as economic platforms and their regulatory frameworks.

14: Bitcoin: Provides a deep dive into bitcoin’s origin, function, and its sociopolitical role globally.

15: Coinbase: Explores Coinbase’s user growth, IPO, and its role in the mainstreaming of crypto.

16: Cryptocurrency: Introduces the broad spectrum of cryptocurrencies and their various economic purposes.

17: History of bitcoin: Chronicles bitcoin’s timeline from inception to its current global political and financial status.

18: CoinDesk: Highlights CoinDesk’s media influence and role in shaping market and policy narratives.

19: Stellar (payment network): Analyzes Stellar’s mission for lowcost crossborder payments and financial inclusion.

20: Bitstamp: Details Bitstamp’s foundation, European focus, and its regulatory compliance evolution.

21: Initial coin offering: Explores ICOs as a funding tool, their economic risks, and government policy responses.

In a world where digital currency influences geopolitical and economic decisions, understanding bitcoin through a political science perspective isn't just important—it’s essential. Bitcoin Economics gives readers the tools to grasp this transformation and become part of the future shaping it.