1. Introduction -- 2. An introduction to cryptography: Unlocking the future of money -- 3. An introduction to technology architectures: Shaping the future of payments -- 4. Understanding privacy -- 5. Understanding money -- 6. A deep dive into payments -- 7. Understanding central banks -- 8....

CHAPTER 1 Introduction to Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Fraud and Crime -- CHAPTER 2 Crypto Romance Scams, Pig Butchering and Crypto Recovery Scams -- CHAPTER 3 Decentralized Autonomous Organization (DAO) Fraud, Hacks and Controversies -- CHAPTER 4 Decentralized Finance (DeFi) fraud and...

Turbulent market conditions, well-publicized advantages, and potential individual, social, and environmental risks make blockchain-based cryptocurrencies a popular focus of the public and scientifc communities. This paper contributes to the literature on the future of crypto markets by analyzing...

Currency is naturally defined as having three major functions: a unit of account, a store of wealth, and a standard of exchange. Among the various forms of currency, cryptocurrencies are (a) clearly distinguished from standard currencies like coins and paper formats, (b) labeled as legal tender,...