This book explores the emerging field of risk management and risk analysis of crypurrencies, an area that has been generating considerable research. It begins by providing an introduction to digital finance and the concept of crypurrencies and blockchain technologies. It then describes in detail the intrinsic risks involved in crypurrencies, an area that, to date, has not been fully documented or investigated. Lastly, it discusses the various types of risk, with a focus on design, operational, market and quantitative risks.
Providing insights into the analysis and management of crypurrencies, and serving as a starting point for a more in-depth risk analysis, this book will appeal to professionals and researchers interested in familiarizing themselves with the risks in crypurrencies, including academics, portfolio managers, risk-managers, quants, financial professionals, regulators, economists, asset managers and traders.