by combining finance, technology, and regulation. It discusses, through case studies, payment services, payment card …

Introduction to cryptocurrencies and digital currencies -- Blockchain technology: the backbone of cryptocurrencies … -- Popular cryptocurrencies: bitcoin and beyond -- Digital currencies issued by central banks -- The economics of … cryptocurrencies -- Legal and regulatory challenges -- Security and privacy in the digital currency space -- Cryptocurrencies in …

declining use of cash and to position themselves against increased competition from Big Tech companies, cryptocurrencies, and …