In their new cutting-edge coffee table book, Crypto Moments: How Tech Visionaries Disrupted Global Finance (Brown Books Publishing Group, On sale: October 22, 2024), Ben Brauser and crypto expert Csaw give an in-depth snapshot of twenty-five monumental moments in cryptocurrency’s history. Artwork featured from five international artists emphasizes this timely global phenomenon and the cultural impact of a digital currency that has taken the financial world by storm.
“Crypto Moments showcases the pivotal moments of the crypto industry by combining beautiful artwork with great storytelling. A must-have coffee table book for any crypto aficionado.” —Henri Arslanian, Bestselling Author of The Book of Crypto and The Future of Finance; Co-Founder of Nine Blocks Capital Management
With the US Securities and Exchange Commission approving Bitcoin as an exchange-traded fund on January 10th, and keynote speakers Donald Trump and Robert F. Kennedy Jr. at the Bitcoin 2024 conference earlier this year—cryptocurrency is clearly where the future of money is headed. Crypto Moments guides readers through the rapid highs and lows of cryptocurrency’s past with the pace of a breaking-news cycle. Each moment in the saga is not only compelling, but transformative, and absolutely essential for understanding decentralized economy.
SUMMARY: A new kind of money is born—and the world will be forever changed. Replete with details guaranteed to shock and inspire, Crypto Moments’ account of the genesis and history of cryptocurrency is a captivating journey with key fascinating crypto trivia that may transform the way individuals think about money. Starting with the transaction of two pizzas and transcending beyond the selling of goods to marketplace ecosystems, crypto has inspired a thriving renaissance of digital influencers and artists. In 2021, Christie’s Auction House became the first to put an NFT up for auction, with a final sale of $69,346,250. Shortly after, artwork by digital artist XCOPY was featured on the BBC, taking NFTs to mainstream level. That same year, an exclusive digital clubhouse was created — Bored Ape Yacht Club — wherein 10,000 apes were minted. Celebrities that “aped in” included: Eminem, Madonna, Post Malone, The Weeknd, Jimmy Fallon, Paris Hilton, U2, and more! These pivotal events demonstrate the resilience of a currency that has redefined an era. Crypto Moments is sure to be the perfect collector’s item for all current and future crypto enthusiasts.
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