In an age where digital economies influence global policies, understanding cryptocurrency exchanges like Gemini is not just a technical pursuit—it is a vital component of modern political science. Gemini Cryptocurrency Exchange, part of the Bitfinex Cryptocurrency Exchange series by Fouad Sabry, connects the evolution of crypto markets to the broader socioeconomic and political frameworks shaping our world.
Chapters Brief Overview:
1: Gemini (cryptocurrency exchange): Explores Gemini’s founding, regulatory focus, and unique role in crypto's institutional adoption.
2: Coinbase: Examines Coinbase’s market influence and regulatory approach in the American crypto scene.
3: Tether (cryptocurrency): Unpacks Tether’s stablecoin mechanics and its impact on liquidity across global crypto exchanges.
4: Bakkt: Details Bakkt’s integration of traditional finance with crypto, bridging Wall Street and blockchain.
5: Cryptocurrency: Provides a foundational understanding of cryptocurrencies and their decentralized political value.
6: Bitfinex: Covers Bitfinex’s evolution, legal challenges, and importance in crypto market infrastructure.
7: Digital Currency Group: Profiles DCG’s investment footprint across the crypto landscape, shaping policy and innovation.
8: History of bitcoin: Chronicles Bitcoin’s journey from cypherpunk idea to global asset and political disruptor.
9: Kraken (cryptocurrency exchange): Focuses on Kraken’s operational transparency and its influence in shaping crypto regulation.
10: Ethereum: Highlights Ethereum’s smart contract innovation and decentralized political ecosystem.
11: Grayscale Investments: Analyzes Grayscale’s role in institutional crypto investing and its regulatory significance.
12: Genesis (cryptocurrency company): Explores Genesis’s role in crypto lending, liquidity provision, and institutional partnerships.
13: BitGo: Discusses BitGo’s custody solutions and its role in enhancing security and trust in exchanges.
14: Binance: Breaks down Binance’s global expansion, regulatory conflicts, and market dominance.
15: Cryptocurrency bubble: Investigates crypto boombust cycles and their implications for economic and political systems.
16: Exchangetraded fund: Reviews crypto ETFs as a bridge between traditional finance and digital assets for investors.
17: OKX: Presents OKX’s international approach to compliance and user growth in diverse markets.
18: Paxos Trust Company: Covers Paxos’s regulated offerings and its role in creating blockchainbased financial solutions.
19: Bitcoin Cash: Traces Bitcoin Cash’s fork origins and ideological divergence within the crypto community.
20: Miami International Holdings: Explores MIH’s role in tokenized markets and its partnership with crypto exchange platforms.
21: Initial coin offering: Examines ICOs as a politicalfinancial tool for decentralized fundraising and innovation.
This book bridges political science and cryptocurrency through the lens of exchange infrastructure, governance, and regulatory transformation. Professionals, students, and hobbyists will discover insights that transcend speculation—offering a framework for understanding crypto’s role in reshaping global systems.