Cryptocurrency and the law

Cryptocurrency, also known as virtual currency, digital currency, decentralized currency, or crypto money, is an innovative technology that challenges conventional financial systems and offers a new means of financial exchange and investment. It is an alternative currency that utilizes blockchain te...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autor: Zhuk, Alesia
Tipo de recurso: capítulo de libro
Estado:Versión aceptada para publicación
Fecha de publicación:2020
País:España
Institución:Varias* (Consorci de Biblioteques Universitáries de Catalunya, Centre de Serveis Científics i Acadèmics de Catalunya)
Repositorio:Recercat. Dipósit de la Recerca de Catalunya
OAI Identifier:oai:recercat.cat:10230/59500
Acceso en línea:http://hdl.handle.net/10230/59500
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/978-1-4614-7883-6_813-1
Access Level:acceso abierto
Palabra clave:Virtual currency
digital currency
decentralized currency
crypto money
alternative currency
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Sumario:Cryptocurrency, also known as virtual currency, digital currency, decentralized currency, or crypto money, is an innovative technology that challenges conventional financial systems and offers a new means of financial exchange and investment. It is an alternative currency that utilizes blockchain technology and cryptography to facilitate secure and transparent transactions, without the need for intermediaries such as banks or governments. Cryptocurrency has gained popularity in recent years due to its potential benefits, including faster and cheaper transactions, improved privacy and security, and global accessibility. However, it also faces limitations and regulatory challenges that require careful consideration.