Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Stephen Chan, Jeffrey Chu, Yuanyuan Zhang and Saralees Nadarajah
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Stephen Chan: Department of Mathematics and Statistics, American University of Sharjah, Sharjah 26666, UAE
Jeffrey Chu: School of Statistics, Renmin University of China, No. 59 Zhongguancun Street, Haidian District, Beijing 100872, China
Yuanyuan Zhang: School of Mathematics, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK
Saralees Nadarajah: School of Mathematics, University of Manchester, Manchester M13 9PL, UK

JRFM, 2020, vol. 13, issue 10, 1-3

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.

Keywords: Blockchain; Cryptocurrencies; Digital Currencies; Risk management; Bitcoin; Financial analysis (search for similar items in EconPapers)
JEL-codes: C E F2 F3 G (search for similar items in EconPapers)
Date: 2020
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