TheGreatCoursesPlus - The Cryptocurrency Craze
A secure, private means of money or a Ponzi scheme that may lead to an environmental disaster? Join a professor of economics at Duke University to reveal where the truth lies when it comes to e-money.
1: The Cryptocurrency Craze
- Dig into the history of cryptocurrencies and learn how they work, why they are desirable—or disadvantageous. Professor Connel Fullenkamp from Duke University reveals the emergence and evolution of e-money. He appraises the requirements money needs to deliver, explains the importance of blockchain, and dives into the pitfalls of e-currency such as fraud, unwarranted inflation, and its use to pay for illegal or illicit activities. If you have ever considered the cryptocurrency market, or even just wondered what all the fuss is about, you can’t miss this insightful and balanced explanation.