The Myth of Money

Uncover the contemporary inner workings of finance, crypto, tech, and finance In The Myth of Money: Untold Stories of Greed, Hope, and Financial Freedom, renowned finance, crypto, and economics thought leader Tatiana Koffman delivers an insightful and informative take on the past, present, and future of the ongoing collision of finance and tech. In the book, a collection of personal stories paired with lessons from global economies, investment banking, ventures capital and the crypto worlds, paired with clear explanations and discussions of how to craft your own path forward through an entirely novel world of financial technology undergoing countless disruptions and dramatic change. You'll discover what underpins the contemporary systems of banking and finance - like the concept of fractional reserves - and how you can navigate tricky and stressful questions like whether we're likely to face another housing crisis or another round of interest rate hikes. You'll also find: A deeper understanding of how money, economics, and technology impact one another in the modern system Personal anecdotes and stories from an author who has spent her entire working life in the financial system Easy-to-follow technical explanations of critical technologies and financial instruments, including blockchain and cryptocurrencies An indispensable roadmap to a rapidly evolving ecosystem in which technology, crypto, finance, investing, and economics meet, The Myth of Money is a compelling treatment that will earn a place on the bookshelf of anyone interested in modern money and markets.