{"product_id":"9781119756309","title":"Digital Finance Security Tokens and Unlocking the Real Potential of Blockchain","description":"\u003ch1\u003eDigital Finance\u003c\/h1\u003e\u003ch2\u003eSecurity Tokens and Unlocking the Real Potential of Blockchain\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch3\u003eBaxter Hines\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\u003cb\u003eBusiness \u0026amp; Economics \/ Investments \u0026amp; Securities \/ General\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eExplores how the financial industry will be affected by developments in blockchain and cryptocurrencies at the dawn of a new digital age in finance  \u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eOur financial system is in the midst of a digital revolution. Blockchain, viewed by many experts as “the most important invention since the Internet,” has changed the way we exchange value and information. Although most people are aware of Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, few understand how security tokens—digitized forms of traditional ownership certificates—can drive blockchain to reach its fullest potential by offering investors features and innovations that are simply not possible with paper certificates. \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDigital Finance: Security Tokens and Unlocking the Real Potential of Blockchain\u003c\/i\u003e explains how the integration of blockchain and security token technology will transform the current financial infrastructure and radically improve efficiency, transparency, and security. Using clear language and an easy-to-follow framework, author Baxter Hines draws upon his decades’ experience in the financial industry to address how the digitization of assets will drive cost reductions, enhance flexibility, and pave the way for new business models and revenue streams for years to come. Filled with real-world case studies and expert insights on the latest opportunities and trends, such as the COVID-19 pandemic’s role in accelerating the adoption of blockchain, this must-have resource: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003eShows how blockchain and distributed ledger technology are disrupting the financial industry \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eExplains what security tokens are and why they are the next major breakthrough for investing  \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eHighlights how blockchain technology has created new and more efficient ways of fund raising and investing \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eIdentifies the ways companies like IBM, Fidelity Investments, and AXA are deploying blockchain and tokenized solutions \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDescribes how assets only available to institutional investors could become marketed to the mainstream \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eDiscusses the impact that security tokens will have on real assets such as stocks, real estate, bonds, and derivatives \u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003eProvides insight into how central banks around the world are embracing blockchain and beginning to issue digital currencies \u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eDigital Finance: Security Tokens and Unlocking the Real Potential of Blockchain\u003c\/i\u003e is essential reading for financial professionals, general investors, finance and technology students, regulators, legal professionals, and users of cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv\u003e  \u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eBAXTER HINES\u003c\/b\u003e, \u003cb\u003eCFA, \u003c\/b\u003eis Managing Partner and Co-founder of Honeycomb Digital Investments. He manages portfolios consisting of traditional assets, security tokens, and digital assets. He was formerly the managing director and portfolio manager at NFJ Investment Group, a subsidiary of Allianz Global Investors. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ctable\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublication Date: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e03 December 2020\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePublisher: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eImprint: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWiley\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eISBN-13: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e9781119756309\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eFormat: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHardback\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePage Count: \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e208\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight (oz): \u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e16.4\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e","brand":"Wiley","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44384324780172,"sku":"9781119756309","price":26.96,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0710\/9545\/1788\/files\/9781119756309.jpg?v=1780170460","url":"https:\/\/fh90cf-fv.myshopify.com\/products\/9781119756309","provider":"Late Knight Books and Services, LLC","version":"1.0","type":"link"}