A Landmark Global Reference on the Future of Money Brings Together Leading
International Experts.
The global financial system has reached a pivotal moment. As central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, tokenized deposits, and tokenized assets move from experimentation toward real-world implementation, Springer today announces the publication of Tokenisation of Money: From Fiat Currencies to Stablecoins, a comprehensive international reference that examines one of the most significant transformations in the history of money.
Edited by Prof. Dr. Selim YAZICI (Istanbul University), Prof. Dr. Cumhur Coşkun KÜÇÜKÖZMEN (Izmir University of Economics), and Dr Michael Salmony (Payments Innovation Consulting), the book provides an interdisciplinary analysis of how tokenized money is reshaping payments, banking, financial markets, regulation, and the global economy. It was conceived to address a growing need for fact-based guidance amid the rapid evolution of digital money, where technological innovation has often outpaced public understanding, regulation, and business practice.
The future of money is no longer a theoretical discussion—it is being designed today. Our objective was to create a comprehensive reference that separates reality from hype and
brings together the world’s leading experts to explain how tokenized money is
transforming finance.”
—The Editors
A Truly Global Collaboration
The volume brings together more than 30 internationally recognized authors representing:
• Central banks
• Commercial banks
• International organizations
• Financial institutions
• FinTech companies
• Technology providers
• Universities
• Legal and regulatory experts
The contributors collectively provide perspectives from Europe, North America, Asia, the Middle East, and emerging markets, creating one of the most comprehensive international treatments of tokenized money available today.
Comprehensive Coverage of the Digital Money Landscape
Rather than focusing on a single form of digital money, the book examines the complete ecosystem, including:
• The evolution and history of money
• Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs)
• Stablecoins
• Tokenized commercial bank deposits
• Tokenization of securities and financial assets
• Regulatory and legal frameworks
• Payment infrastructure and interoperability
• Wholesale and retail payment innovations
• Business models and market ecosystems
• Security and Identity
• Global developments across major jurisdictions
• Future challenges for public and private money
The book is structured into five thematic parts covering why tokenized money is needed, what forms it takes, how it can be implemented, where it is emerging globally, and what challenges remain for policymakers and market participants.
Timely Insights for a Rapidly Changing Industry
The publication arrives at a particularly significant time as:
• Stablecoins are rapidly entering mainstream financial markets.
• Major economies continue developing regulatory frameworks for digital money.
• Central banks worldwide are reassessing CBDC strategies.
• Banks increasingly explore tokenized deposits and programmable money.
• Financial institutions accelerate tokenization initiatives across capital markets.
These developments are transforming discussions around monetary sovereignty, payment systems, financial inclusion, interoperability, and digital financial infrastructure.
Designed for Multiple Audiences
Tokenisation of Money is intended for:
• Policymakers and regulators
• Central banks
• Commercial banks
• FinTech companies
• Payment providers
• Technology firms
• Corporate treasury professionals
• Researchers and academics
• Graduate students
• Anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the future of money
By combining academic rigour with practical industry experience, the volume bridges the gap between research and implementation.
About the Editors
Prof. Dr. Selim Yazıcı is Professor of Business Administration at Istanbul University and Co-Founder of FinTech Istanbul. His research focuses on fintech ecosystems, digital transformation, financial technologies, and innovation management.
Prof. Dr. C. Coşkun Küçüközmen is an internationally recognized academic and former central banker specializing in banking, financial markets, and monetary systems.
Dr. Michael Salmony is one of Europe’s leading payment experts and an internationally recognized authority on digital payments, payment infrastructure, and financial innovation.
About the Publisher
The book is published by Springer Nature as part of the Contributions to Finance and Accounting series, providing an authoritative academic and professional resource on one of the fastest-evolving areas of global finance.
Media Contact
Prof. Dr. Selim Yazıcı
Editor, Tokenisation of Money: From Fiat Currencies to Stablecoins Istanbul University
Email: selim@istanbul.edu.tr
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