Explore the dark alleys and bright breakthroughs of crypto history with BTCe, a pivotal volume in the Bitcoin History series. This book unpacks the political, technological, and criminal intersections of cryptocurrency—an essential read for understanding power dynamics in digital finance.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: BTCe: Traces the rise and fall of BTCe and its impact on crypto market transparency.
2: Kraken (cryptocurrency exchange): Chronicles Kraken’s growth as a secure and regulated exchange.
3: Bitfinex: Examines Bitfinex's key role in shaping liquidity and its controversial market position.
4: Mt. Gox: Revisits the infamous collapse that shook early trust in Bitcoin infrastructure.
5: Lazarus Group: Profiles the cybercrime group linked to highprofile crypto heists and global tensions.
6: Alexander Vinnik: Details the arrest and prosecution of BTCe’s alleged operator and its legal ripple effects.
7: ShapeShift: Reviews ShapeShift’s innovation in privacyfocused crypto trading platforms.
8: Arkham Intelligence: Introduces tools of blockchain surveillance and forensic tracking in modern crypto.
9: 2016 Bitfinex hack: Breaks down the hack’s scale, aftermath, and implications for exchange security.
10: History of bitcoin: Summarizes Bitcoin's origin story, early use cases, and cultural milestones.
11: Cryptocurrency exchange: Explores the evolution, regulation, and global impact of crypto exchanges.
12: Monero: Discusses Monero’s design as a privacy coin and its role in anonymous transactions.
13: Cryptocurrency: Frames crypto as a political and economic force reshaping traditional systems.
14: CoinDesk: Highlights CoinDesk’s role in shaping public perception and market narratives.
15: Blockchain analysis: Surveys techniques used to trace transactions and uncover illicit activity.
16: Cryptocurrency tumbler: Explains tumblers’ function in obfuscating fund origins and their controversy.
17: Cryptocurrency and crime: Investigates how crypto is used in fraud, laundering, and cybercrime.
18: Bitcoin: Captures Bitcoin’s philosophical roots, market evolution, and influence on global finance.
19: Bitstamp: Looks at Bitstamp’s role as one of the earliest regulated exchanges in Europe.
20: Kucoin: Covers KuCoin's emergence and its global reach in altcoin trading and community growth.
21: BTCC (company): Reviews BTCC’s history as one of China’s earliest and most influential exchanges.
This book invites professionals, students, and enthusiasts to grasp how crypto is intertwined with global systems. The knowledge within offers more than its price—it’s a gateway to understanding digital power and financial change.
