Cryptocurrency Decoded: From Basics to Mastery

By Kenneth Mangum MBA

Cryptocurrency is no longer a fringe curiosity - it is a strategic question that every finance leader, business owner, and serious professional needs to understand.

Most crypto books are written for traders chasing the next moonshot. This one is not.

Cryptocurrency Decoded: From Basics to Mastery is the professional's guide to digital assets. Written by Kenneth Mangum - a finance and operations leader with over 20 years of experience at Ford, Hunter Douglas, Henkel, and Agilent - this book delivers the same strategic clarity to cryptocurrency that he brings to any capital allocation decision.

Inside you will find: A structured progression from blockchain fundamentals through advanced DeFi, NFTs, and institutional frameworksClear explanations of Bitcoin, Ethereum, XRP, altcoins, stablecoins, smart contracts, and consensus mechanismsPractical guidance on exchanges, wallets, trading strategies, and getting started with your first purchaseA dedicated tax, compliance, and estate planning chapter - the content most crypto books skipThe Digital Asset Evaluation Framework - five questions to evaluate any token, protocol, or projectInstitutional coverage: cryptocurrency on the balance sheet, FASB accounting, custody solutions, and board reportingThe sovereignty stack: how blockchain, AI verification, and decentralized identity converge to reshape trust24 professional figures, a due diligence checklist, and on-chain analytics toolsWhether you are a CFO evaluating digital asset exposure, an entrepreneur exploring blockchain applications, or a professional who wants to understand crypto without the hype, this book is your authoritative guide.

Book 4 of the Mangum Executive Series.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: B0GYX5J1Z5
• ISBN13: 9798259189416
• Release Date: April 2026
• Publisher: Independently Published
• Length: 166 Pages
• Weight: 0.51 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 6.0" x 9.0"