In today’s rapidly evolving digital economy, understanding the mechanics behind cryptocurrency exchanges and NFTs is not optional—it’s essential. OKX Cryptocurrency Exchange by Fouad Sabry offers a deep yet accessible exploration into the world of digital assets through the lens of political science and economic systems.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: OKX: Unpacks OKX’s role in NFT markets and global crypto exchange dynamics.
2: Cryptocurrency: Introduces digital currencies as the foundation of NFT transactions and decentralized finance.
3: 2016 Bitfinex hack: Highlights the vulnerabilities and resilience of exchanges central to NFT ecosystems.
4: FTX: Analyzes FTX’s collapse and its implications on trust in NFTrelated platforms.
5: Tether (cryptocurrency): Explores Tether’s influence on NFT pricing and liquidity in volatile markets.
6: Bitfinex: Details Bitfinex’s structure and its links to NFTfacilitating stablecoins.
7: Cardano (blockchain platform): Covers Cardano's blockchain innovations supporting sustainable NFT projects.
8: MoonPay: Explores how MoonPay bridges fiat and NFTs, simplifying access for users.
9: Gate-dot-io Group: Examines Gate-dot-io’s NFT market growth and its impact on user diversification.
10: BTCC (company): Tracks BTCC’s transition and adaptation to tokenized assets like NFTs.
11: Circle (company): Reveals Circle’s role in powering NFT payments via USDC infrastructure.
12: Paxos Trust Company: Investigates Paxos' regulatory model and how it strengthens NFT transaction security.
13: Nonfungible token: Defines NFTs and their significance in digital identity, art, and ownership.
14: Kraken (cryptocurrency exchange): Outlines Kraken’s approach to NFT integration and crypto trading standards.
15: Cryptocurrency bubble: Analyzes NFT market booms and busts within broader speculative cycles.
16: Legality of cryptocurrency by country or territory: Maps legal NFT use and regulations across jurisdictions.
17: HTX (cryptocurrency exchange): Profiles HTX’s services and its strategic entry into the NFT space.
18: Gemini (cryptocurrency exchange): Highlights Gemini’s NFT offerings and institutionalgrade infrastructure.
19: Crypto-dot-com: Explores Crypto-dot-com’s marketing of NFTs to a global, mainstream audience.
20: Binance: Details Binance’s NFT marketplace and its role in democratizing digital assets.
21: Cryptocurrency and crime: Discusses fraud, theft, and enforcement challenges in NFTlinked platforms.
This book bridges theory and application—making it a mustread for professionals, students, and enthusiasts. It not only clarifies technical complexities but also connects them to realworld issues in governance, law, and digital economics. Whether you're curious or careerfocused, this book pays dividends far beyond its price.
