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countries. The implementation of blockchain technologies that bring cryptocurrencies into the economy and everyday life also …
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We analyze statistical properties of the largest cryptocurrencies (determined by market capitalization), of which Bitcoin is the most prominent example. We characterize their exchange rates versus the U.S. Dollar by fitting parametric distributions to them. It is shown that returns are clearly...
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Cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin rely on a proof-of-work system to validate transactions and prevent attacks or double-spending. A new proof-of-work is introduced which seems to be the first number theoretic proof-of-work unrelated to primes: it is based on a new metric associated to the Collatz...
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capital a project could raise. ICOs are a tool for startups in the blockchain ecosystem to raise early capital with relative …
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The landscape of ICOs and its underlying Blockchain technology needs more clarity, given that several overlapping and … from confusion, bias, and vested interest. Having consensus from the pioneer entrepreneurs who define Blockchain technology … usage, and its marketplace address this need. Furthermore, an agreement on the problems blockchain is solving from the …
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Alternative assets, defined by their low correlation with classical financial assets, have become an important investment vehicle in times of negative interest rates and in the aftermath of the global economic and financial crisis. Hedge funds increasingly invest in physical assets such as fine...
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The purpose of this study is to analyze the contents of cryptocurrency value design based on adaptability to the current market. It is also intended to provide a method of issuing cryptocurrency before its creation, and an operation method afterwards. Activities before the creation of...
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, peer-to-peer lending, and blockchain initiatives, are discussed. Several changes have occurred within the ecosystem in the … study describes the features and characteristics of the current Saudi Arabian FinTech landscape and ecosystem. Examples of … laws. Customers are interested in new products that are convenient and easy to use. We compare the Saudi FinTech ecosystem …
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blockchain and network visualizations show the ability of these Complementary Currencies to create diverse production capacity …
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incentive problems of professional blockchain participants who contribute to the development and sales of the product. We argue …
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