Inclusive fintech
Subtitle: blockchain, cryptocurrency and ICO
By: David Lee Kuo Chuen  (Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore), Linda Low (Singapore University of Social Sciences, Singapore)
Contributors: Low, Linda, author
Publisher: World Scientific; World Scientific Publishing Co. Pte. Ltd.
Published: 2018
Place of publication: New Jersey
Language: eng
Number of pages: 523
ISBN-13: 9789813238640; 9789813238633; 9789813272767
Subjects: Finance; Technological innovations; Blockchains (Databases); Bitcoin; Electronic funds transfers; Finances; Innovations; Chaînes de blocs; Transferts électroniques de fonds; BUSINESS & ECONOMICS
Description: Cryptocurrency market has been growing fast since its emergence in recent years. Moreover, digital finance has forged the convergence of profit motives with social objectives creating a class of large FinTech companies. In addition, the underlying technology innovation may be applied to a wide range of industries, not limited to financial sector. Yet, few researches have been done to study these phenomena. Hence, it is the task of this book to shed light on the introduction and trends in FinTech, blockchain and token sales.Richly illustrated with original lecture slides taught by the authors, Inclusive FinTech: Blockchain, Cryptocurrency and ICO hopes to dispel the many misconceptions about blockchain and cryptocurrencies (especially bitcoin, Initial Crypto-Token Offering or ICO), as well as the idea that businesses can be sustainable without a social dimension going forward. With comprehensive coverage given to the FinTech scene in Asia, it is targeted at those who are searching for business opportunities. Most important of all, this book seeks to change the mindset of a whole new generation that is familiar with digital economy and yearns for a more just and equitable world.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.
Table of contents: title: Overview; title: Digital currency, bitcoin and cryptocurrency; title: Introduction to initial crypto-token offering (ICO); title: The characteristics of token investors; title: Blockchain : an introduction; title: Blockchain : a technical introduction; title: Inclusive FinTech; title: FinTech in Singapore; title: FinTech in ASEAN; title: Regional trends and FinTech future.