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and tokens that emerged thereafter. Although Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have made national and international news …The book highlights the rise of Bitcoin, which is based on blockchain technology, and some of the many types of coins … articles, laws, cases, and other materials, the book discusses the digital transformation, the types of cryptocurrencies, key …

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A comparison of the most 30 influential cryptocurrencies has been made, based on the "CoinMarketCap" web page. Over the … placed on Bitcoin, which is the absolute leader on this market. The difference between electronic money and virtual currency … cryptocurrencies, during the last year, will be presented. …