Chapters Brief Overview:
Genesis (cryptocurrency company): An introduction to Genesis, a major cryptocurrency player, laying the groundwork for understanding its significance in the broader digital currency landscape
Three Arrows Capital: Examines the rise and fall of Three Arrows Capital, shedding light on its impact on cryptocurrency markets and the importance of risk management
Kraken (cryptocurrency exchange): A deep dive into Kraken, one of the oldest cryptocurrency exchanges, discussing its role in market liquidity and user trust
Blockchain-dot-com: Explores Blockchain-dot-com’s contributions to cryptocurrency wallet solutions and its pivotal role in the industry's evolution
Cryptocurrency Bubble: Analyzes the phenomena of cryptocurrency bubbles, their causes, consequences, and the market’s volatile nature
Gemini (cryptocurrency exchange): Looks at Gemini’s innovations, regulatory approach, and its growth as a trusted cryptocurrency exchange in a regulated environment
Cryptocurrency Exchange: A detailed exploration of cryptocurrency exchanges, their business models, and their significance in the digital finance world
Brian Armstrong (businessman): Profiles Brian Armstrong, the founder of Coinbase, exploring his vision, challenges, and success in building a global exchange
Bankruptcy of FTX: Examines the downfall of FTX, focusing on the lessons learned from its bankruptcy and the impact on the crypto industry
Voyager Digital: Details the story of Voyager Digital, its business model, and its role in the digital currency ecosystem before its collapse
Coinbase: A comprehensive look at Coinbase’s role as a leading exchange, its impact on the mainstream adoption of cryptocurrencies, and its path to public listing
Consensys: Explores ConsenSys’ role in Ethereum’s ecosystem and its key initiatives in decentralized finance and blockchain technology
Grayscale Investments: Focuses on Grayscale’s influence in the cryptocurrency investment landscape, providing insight into its financial products like Bitcoin Trust
BlockFi: An overview of BlockFi’s services, its model for bridging traditional finance with cryptocurrency lending, and its eventual collapse
FTX: A critical analysis of FTX, its innovative but controversial rise, and the factors that led to its sudden downfall
Alex Mashinsky: Profiles Alex Mashinsky, the founder of Celsius Network, highlighting his impact on the crypto lending market and the network’s controversial collapse
Digital Currency Group: Examines the role of Digital Currency Group as a parent company for various ventures in the crypto space, shaping the future of digital finance
Circle (company): Focuses on Circle, its role in creating USDC, and its efforts to foster the adoption of stablecoins in the crypto economy
Celsius Network: Delves into Celsius Network’s rise and fall, providing insights into the risks of centralized lending platforms in the crypto space
Betterment (company): Investigates Betterment’s transition into the cryptocurrency space, exploring the intersection of traditional finance and digital currencies
Standard General: Explores Standard General’s impact on the cryptocurrency market through investments and its role in shaping the broader financial ecosystem.