This chapter provides an introduction to decentralized finance (DeFi). It begins with a
comparison of traditional centralized finance (CeFi) and DeFi. Next, we discuss trends in …

This chapter continued our analysis of case studies in Decentralized Finance (DeFi) fraud
and hacks. It began with a discussion of Nirvana Finance, Beanstalk, bZx hacks, Compound …

Cryptocurrencies and digital assets have continued to gain widespread acceptance from both
retail and institutional investors. With this rapid growth in both the crypto and digital asset …

In the previous chapter, we outlined the key considerations and procedures for launching a
crypto fund. In this chapter, we will continue our discussion in the life-cycle of a crypto fund to …

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This chapter provided an introduction to the subject of cryptocurrency and digital asset fraud
and crime. It began by providing an introduction to fraud and included statistics on the …

This chapter provides an overview of additional topics in blockchain and distributed ledger (DLT)
technology. It began with an overview of the three different DLT layers. As part of this …

This chapter provided an introduction to the subject of cryptocurrency Ponzi and pyramid
schemes. The chapter began by providing an overview of the elements of Ponzi schemes. We …

The chapter presented additional topics in cryptocurrency fraud. The chapter began with a
discussion of the breadth of cryptocurrency fraud. It next discussed the Titanium Blockchain …