Dec 27, 2023 08:59 AM EST
Decrypting Success: The Best Crypto Books of 2023 Revealed

In 2016, Nathaniel Popper, a former reporter for The New York Times, put out 'Digital Gold,' one of the initial investigations into Bitcoin that remains at the highest of the books on crypto. Later, numerous extra titles emerged as publishers sought to cash in on a subject marked by considerable fortune, eccentric personalities, and a confusing array of tricks.

Different publishers have tried to earn money from this fascinating yet mysterious concept by printing guides about this technology that has baffled plenty but enriched some. At the same time, peculiar people capture the spotlight, and schemes seem to pop up every day. 

Here are some of the best Crypto books of 2023.

Number Go Up  by Zeke Faux

In 2021, cryptocurrency exploded into mainstream awareness, with many people putting money in, famous folks promoting it, and commercials making it seem like the cash of the hereafter. Investigative journalist Zeke Faux, curious about the craze, spent two years figuring out how complicated this money was. His journey led to encounters with crypto figures like Sam Bankman-Fried (SBF), unveiling a world of scammers, utopians, and overnight billionaires.

Faux's investigation covered diverse locations, including a Bahamas resort, El Salvador, the Philippines, and Cambodia, exposing the consequences of crypto speculation. As the bubble burst in 2022, Faux details the downfall of SBF, offering a compelling chronicle of the $3 trillion financial delusion.

Going Infinite by Michael Lewis

In 'Going Infinite,' Michael Lewis explores the secretive globe of SBF, the youngest billionaire in the crypto realm, and a tale like nobody else. Lewis goes deep into SBF's unexpected emergence to notoriety, catching the eye of top managers, stars, and leaders of nations.

The book unravels the complexities of high-frequency trading, cryptocurrencies, philanthropy, bankruptcy, and legal challenges, offering a psychological portrait and a financial roller-coaster ride. As Lewis traces the mind-bending trajectory of a rule-breaking character living by his own rules, 'Going Infinite' captures the essence of an intriguing individual whose story culminates in a spectacular downfall.

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Ethereum for Business: A Plain-English Guide to the Use Cases that Generate Returns from Asset Management to Payments to Supply Chains by Paul Brody

'Ethereum for Business' by Paul Brody is a comprehensive guide for business executives and technical readers. It covers blockchain basics, business applications, and advanced topics, providing case studies and examples. The book explores Ethereum's potential to solve real-world business problems. It also offers implementation strategies with key success metrics for enterprises considering blockchain solutions.

Easy Money: Cryptocurrency, Casino Capitalism, and the Golden Age of Fraud by Ben McKenzie

'Easy Money' by Ben McKenzie, with journalist Jacob Silverman, delves into the cryptocurrency world during the pandemic. McKenzie, a TV star, explores blockchain, Bitcoin, and other coins, questioning whether the hype is a scam.

The book investigates the crypto crash, featuring stories of traders, visionaries, Hollywood figures, whistleblowers, and government actions. Based on original reporting and interviews, it provides an on-the-ground look at the irresponsibility and criminal fraud in the cryptocurrency realm.

Catching Up to Crypto: Your Guide to Bitcoin and the New Digital Economy by Ben Armstrong

'Catching Up to Crypto' by Ben Armstrong explores Bitcoin and the digital economy. The book covers Bitcoin's workings, the deficiencies of traditional fiat currency, and the adoption of digital assets. It goes into spreading things out, trade without trust, agreements through codes, where Bitcoin began, how it grew, and how it affected money and banking rules. Made for those putting in cash, fans, and finance experts, it serves as a complete introduction to crypto.

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