Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies
Stephen Chan, Jeffrey Chu, Yuanyuan Zhang, Saralees Nadarajah
Abstract
Cryptocurrencies are essentially digital currencies that use blockchain technology and cryptography to facilitate secure and anonymous transactions. Many institutions and countries are starting to understand and implement the idea of cryptocurrencies in their business models. With this recent surge in interest, we believe that now is the time to start studying these areas as a key piece of financial technology. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a collection of papers from leading experts in the area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The topics covered in this Special Issue includes the economics, financial analysis and risk management with cryptocurrencies.
Topics & Concepts
CryptocurrencyBlockchainDigital currencyCryptographyComputer scienceComputer securityKey (lock)BusinessWorld Wide WebPaymentBlockchain Technology Applications and SecurityComplex Systems and Time Series AnalysisMarket Dynamics and Volatility