In a new paper, “Cryptocurrencies: Fundamentals, Developments, and Regulation,” Senior Consultant Dr. Airat Chanyshev provides an in-depth guide to understanding cryptocurrencies, their potential theoretical and regulatory issues, and how they have developed in the past several years.

Dr. Chanyshev describes the mechanics of blockchain and Initial Coin Offerings, US Commodity Futures Trading Commission and US Securities and Exchange Commission actions, and the possible future development of cryptocurrencies.