2025 has seen an immense surge of interest in digital currency, specifically cryptocurrency. We are still far away from the widespread adoption of this new type of money. While some view it as a risky investment akin to a Ponzi scheme or gambling, others see it as a revolution—a future driver of the economy. As of now, it is an arena still rife with uncertainty. To make more informed decisions about cryptocurrency, the Library provides access to resources for increasing your understanding of this befuddling topic.
You may use the following library databases to research crypto and other digital currencies with an internet-connected computer and your Library card. (What's more, you can save hundreds to thousands of dollars by accessing these databases with the Library!)
Gale in Context: Opposing Viewpoints
- Unsure where you stand on digital currency as the future of money? Pull up background information and multiple perspectives on digital currency and other hot topics, all in one place: the Opposing Viewpoints database.
ABI/Inform (Proquest)
- Find expert insights on crypto in The Economist, Financial Times, and other business-related publications in the ABI/Inform database, which pulls together thousands of full-text journals, dissertations, working papers, periodicals, country-and industry-focused reports, and downloadable data.
Business Insights: Essentials
- Research cryptocurrency company profiles, brand information, rankings, investment reports, company histories, chronologies, and articles.
Statista
- This is a statistics portal that pools statistical data from thousands of sources, including market and opinion research institutions, business organizations, scientific journals, trade publications, and government agencies. Download detailed, data-driven reports such as:
Statista Dossier:
- Cryptocurrencies: Contains records on various cryptocurrencies such as Ethereum (ETC), Litecoin (LTC), and Ripple (XRP).
- Bitcoin: Contains records on Bitcoin's price development and its global market size.
Topic pages:
Just one of these reports would cost $495 if you were to try to access them on your own—with your Library card, you may download each report for the low, low price of $0!
LinkedIn Learning
- Has over 31 courses related to cryptocurrency, from foundations to how to build an Ethereum blockchain app. Save $39.99 a month accessing these courses with your Library card!
Wall Street Journal
- Read up on the latest crypto news in this popular business newspaper. A regular digital subscription is $38.99 per month. With your Library card, you may access the WSJ any time, any day, for–you guessed it–free.
Below is a selection of vetted resources on cryptocurrency that can be accessed on the open Web:
Crypto Resources - Department of Financial Protection and Innovation
- The Department of Financial Protection and Innovation regulates financial services and products in California. The DFPI carefully reviews consumer complaints for enforcement and policymaking purposes. They have created a corpus of essential information on crypto for consumers.
Crypto Scam Tracker - Department of Financial Protection & Innovation
- Have you been approached with a crypto opportunity and want to confirm whether or not it is a scam? Check DFPI's scam tracker for complaints filed by consumers. The DFPI continuously monitors the fast-evolving crypto landscape and aims to protect every Californian from scams.
CBDC Tracker - Human Rights Foundation
- Human Rights Foundation (HRF) 's Central Bank Digital Currency Tracker is an initiative that maps the development and implementation of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) around the world. It focuses on how CBDCs will impact the civil liberties and human rights of people living under authoritarian regimes.
CoinGecko
- Provides digital currency prices and fundamental analysis of the cryptocurrency market. CoinGecko tracks price, volume, market capitalization, community growth, open-source code development, major events, and on-chain metrics.
CryptoCompare
- Find comprehensive cryptocurrency market data on this platform. CyptoCompare pulls data from globally recognized exchanges and provides cryptocurrency market volumes and prices, exchange volumes, the market capitalization of coins, exchange ratings, news, and sentiment data.
Finally, for those of you who seek a screen break but still want to dive into the subject, here is a selection of books to check out from the Library.
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