Crypto’s Alternative Economy

Rogue Perspectives From Economist and Author John C. Edmunds

On the heels of the meteoric rise of cryptocurrency and the digital money economy there have been scores of controversies and inaccurate beliefs about how it works and why users turn to it. These conversations often morph into a growing tidal wave of concerns about issues such as money laundering, tax evasion, and human trafficking.

For many, the prevailing view is that scores of illegal or criminal activities are somehow tied to this esoteric world of money. But the crypto digital space also has many legitimate, positive applications that show great promise in accelerating global economic freedom.

These realities are explored in a new book called Rogue Money and the Underground Economy: An Encyclopedia of Alternative and Cryptocurrencies.

As one of the world’s first blockchain and cryptocurrency journalists, it goes without saying that I found it to be a book of great interest. Written by noted economist and thought-leader John C. Edmunds, this practical resource takes a deep dive into the history, development, and current milieu of cyber currencies…