pBitcoin's introduction as the first cryptoasset in 2009 ushered in a new era, generating much interest, excitement, and growth. A cryptoasset is a digital asset using blockchain technology to regulate the generation of new units and verify and secure transactions. Besides cryptocurrencies, other major cryptoassets are security tokens and utility tokens.p pCryptoassets are attractive to investors because of potentially high returns and diversification benefits. However, investors entering this market face substantial challenges like the low quality of information, high price volatility, a lack of academically defensible valuation models, and regulatory uncertainty.p pThis book spans the gamut from theoretical to practical while offering the right balance of detailed and user-friendly coverage. It consists of five parts 1 the cryptoasset landscape, 2 types of cryptoassets, 3 cryptoassets as investment opportunities, 4 trading, reporting, and technical aspects, and 5 other cryptoasset is