Blockchain and cryptocurrencies have recently captured the interest of academics and those in industry …. Cryptocurrencies are essentially digital currencies that use blockchain technology and cryptography to facilitate secure and anonymous … papers from leading experts in the area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The topics covered in this Special Issue will …

cryptocurrency investors tend to be educated, young and digital natives. In recent years, a gap in ownership of cryptocurrencies … across genders has emerged. We examine how investor characteristics vary across cryptocurrencies and show that owners of … cryptocurrencies increasingly tend to hold their investment for longer periods. …

cryptocurrencies (measured by market capitalization) with regard to their evolutionary development, price behaviour, and their impact …Cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, have caused intense discussions during recent years among market participants … according to new options (such as payment or financing alternatives) and new risks (such as price volatility) involved. Despite …

for doing business with cryptocurrencies, which requires strict regulation and adjustment operations with cryptocurrencies …. Cryptocurrencies are associated with risks such as money laundering, terrorist financing, and tax evasion, which require the … innovations within accounting processing and the financial industry is the emergence of cryptocurrencies that create a completely …