Bitcoin Economics: Understanding Global Value Networks and Digital Asset Flows

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.