Cryptocurrency Bubble: Inside the Rise and Fall of DeFi Dreams and Digital Fortunes

In an era where financial systems are being reimagined, Cryptocurrency Bubble offers a timely deep dive into the volatile world of digital assets and their political, economic, and technological implications. As part of the Decentralized Finance series, this book equips readers with a critical understanding of how the crypto revolution intersects with political science, influencing governance, regulation, and global financial policy.

Chapters Brief Overview:

1: Cryptocurrency bubble: Examines the rise and burst cycles of crypto hype and speculation.

2: FTX: Unpacks the rise and collapse of FTX, a symbol of crypto's unchecked ambition.

3: Circle (company): Explores Circle's influence on stablecoins and regulatory dialogues.

4: Bitcoin Cash: Analyzes the Bitcoin split and its politicaleconomic implications.

5: Decentralized finance: Introduces DeFi as a system challenging traditional power structures.

6: Alameda Research: Reviews Alameda’s trading strategies and opaque financial dealings.

7: Terra (blockchain): Investigates the Terra ecosystem's rapid ascent and spectacular fall.

8: Coinbase: Highlights Coinbase’s public listing and its role in mainstreaming crypto.

9: Binance: Explores Binance's global dominance and regulatory navigation.

10: Arkham Intelligence: Focuses on blockchain analytics and privacy versus transparency debates.

11: Blockchain.com: Details its infrastructure role and market influence in crypto adoption.

12: Tether (cryptocurrency): Probes the controversies around Tether’s reserves and market impact.

13: Paradigm Operations: Examines Paradigm’s strategic investments shaping DeFi innovation.

14: Digital Currency Group: Profiles DCG’s role in structuring the crypto venture landscape.

15: Justin Sun: Chronicles Sun’s entrepreneurship and controversial crypto diplomacy.

16: USD Coin: Details USDC’s compliance model and stablecoin use in regulated finance.

17: Solana (blockchain platform): Reviews Solana’s highspeed blockchain and DeFi positioning.

18: Cryptocurrency: Surveys the evolution of cryptocurrencies and their sociopolitical context.

19: Bankruptcy of FTX: Investigates the collapse’s effects on trust, regulation, and investor psychology.

20: Pantera Capital: Profiles one of crypto’s earliest VCs and its impact on market trends.

21: Stablecoin: Explains stablecoins’ role in bridging traditional finance and DeFi ecosystems.

Cryptocurrency Bubble bridges financial trends with political inquiry—essential for professionals, students, and anyone passionate about the future of money. The insights offered extend beyond finance, delving into power, policy, and public trust in a decentralized age.