Ric Edelman - The Truth About Crypto: A Practical, Easy-to-Understand Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain, NFTs, and Other Digital Assets

From the #1 New York Times bestselling author of The Truth About Your Future

Ric Edelman

The Truth About Crypto

A Practical, Easy-to-Understand Guide to Bitcoin, Blockchain, NFTs, and Other Digital Assets

Blockchain technology is driving one of the most revolutionary periods in finance since the Renaissance. As we stand upon the threshold of this moment, investors of every type should be paying close attention and reading voraciously. The Truth About Crypto is an excellent place to start.

Downtown Josh Brown

CEO of Ritholtz Wealth Management, star of CNBCs Halftime Report

While many financial advisors remain skeptical about investing clients into digital assets, their broad adoption by consumers means that advisors at least have an obligation to get educated on the topic. Ric Edelmans The Truth About Crypto provides an excellent foundational understanding of what its all about, from digital assets to the underlying blockchain technology, so advisors can make more informed decisions about whether or how to implement within their own practices.

Michael Kitces, MSFS, MTAX, CFP, CLU, ChFC

Chief Financial Planning Nerd, kitces.com

Investing in crypto is complicated. As Ric tackles it, though, it becomes accessible, actionable, achievable. If youve felt like a blockhead about blockchain, this is the place to begin.

Jean Chatzky

CEO, HerMoney Media, and Bestselling Author

Ric Edelman has long been known within financial services as a visionary and purveyor of financial education. Fortunately for us, his seemingly unquenchable thirst for learning and innovating, combined with a willingness to question and test his own beliefs and understandings has led him to expand, explore, gain, and now share expertise in such areas as exponential technologies, blockchain technology, and digital assets. The Truth About Crypto is a must-read for anyone who wants to gain knowledgeor challenge what they think they already know about their financial future.

David Smith

Co-Founder & Director of Third-Party Content

Financial Advisor magazine

Ric has done it again! Hes taken a wide-ranging and constantly evolving subject and made it relevant and accessible to the widest possible audience. The Truth About Crypto is incredibly clear and very difficult to put down. Ric provides convincing evidence that ignoring crypto is the least rational response to it, and he offers a wealth of advice on how best to embrace this explosive innovation. This book should be required readingnot just for individual investors, but for legislators, regulators, financial advisors, and tax professionals as well.

Gary L. Perlin

Retired CFO, The World Bank and Capital One Financial Corporation

For decades, Ric has had one eye on the moment and the other looking to the futurefor all us. Most of us missed the Agricultural and Industrial Revolutions, but the new cyber revolution will be the biggest and fastest. The Truth About Crypto gives us Rics keen insight into the Blockchain and Digital Asset Revolution, and his commitment to elevating everyones knowledge sets the stage for all of us to participate with confidence.

Craig Pfeiffer

President & CEO, Money Management Institute

Brilliance is a phrase many use but few deserve. Edelman has proven himself to be an exceptional talent in the financial world by consistently breaking down complex ideas and concepts so that theyre understandable and actionable. His newest book, The Truth About Crypto, is no different and wont disappoint. Its a worthy read for ANY investor or financial advisor considering, contemplating, or discussing digital assets.

Michael Jay Markey Jr., MRFC, BFA

Vice-Chairman, International Association of Registered Financial Consultants

Trying to decode the new world of digital assets? You dont need to be an investing genius; all you need is a trusted voice to guide you. Generations of investors have benefited from Ric Edelmans wisdom and his ability to cut through the noise with no-nonsense advice. In his new book, The Truth About Crypto, Ric deciphers and brings clarity to the subject, with a fun and comprehensive read. Thanks to this easy-to-understand guide, you can stop feeling overwhelmed about crypto and start feeling educated and empowered.

Eric Clarke

CEO, Orion

Perhaps the single most exciting thing about the blockchain is that, in this case, if it sounds too good to be true, it can be true. Blockchain technology promises to solve trillions of dollars of wasted cost, whisk away eons of hours spent waiting, and eliminate the need for entire, redundant professions. The potential transformation inside the financial services industry is astounding. The Truth About Crypto introduces you to this exciting innovation and helps you make sense of it all. The Truth About Crypto is definitely the best read about digital assets yet. Ric makes the topic so fun and accessible, you almost forget youre learning something. Read it and your life will never be the same.

Dani Fava

Head of Strategic Development, Envestnet

Innovation is a driving force in financial services, and digital assets will certainly be a significant contributor in our industry going forward. Its no surprise that Ric Edelman, who is always an innovator, is at the forefront of the conversation.

Bernie Clark

Managing Director, Head of Schwab Advisor Services

The Truth About Crypto is an approachable and thoughtful summary of digital assets and blockchain technologywhich represent one of the biggest economic innovations in history. Ric demystifies the concepts and offers insights for readers at all levels of experience and expertise. For financial advisors in particular, I think its a must-read!

David Canter

Head of the RIA and Family Office Segment, Fidelity Investments

The Truth About Crypto is informative and entertaining for consumers and investors alike. If you are interested in going on a journey about blockchain and digital assets and all it offers, let Ric be your digital Sherpa, helping you increase your knowledge so that if you want to participate, youll know how best to go about it.

Adam Verchinski

Senior Relationship Manager, BNY Mellon | Pershing

If youve been looking for a great way to educate yourself on blockchain technology, digital assets, and cryptocurrencies, The Truth About Crypto is a must-read. Its the clearest explanation of this revolution that Ive read. Ric takes difficult concepts and makes them easily understandable with a healthy dose of humor along the way.

Sue Thompson

EVP & Head of SPDR Americas Distribution, State Street Global Advisors

In The Truth About Crypto, Ric Edelman provides an easy-to-understand overview, explains for investors and advisors the critical opportunities and risks about this dynamic arena, and highlights important insights about the potential role these assets could play in investment portfolios.

Dave Butler

Co-CEO, Dimensional Fund Advisors

When we launched the first Bitcoin-Linked ETF in the US, we knew how important education would be. Ric Edelman has put together an effective roadmap for investors and financial professionals alike. It will help to empower you to not only be conversant in what bitcoin, crypto, and blockchain are all about, but perhaps most importantly, how to think about including this emerging asset class as you seek to construct even better investment portfolios.