Frontiers in Blockchain and Cryptocurrencies

Dear Colleagues,

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 transactions. The cryptocurrency market is currently worth over USD 500 billion. Many institutions and countries are starting to understand and implement the idea of cryptocurrency in their business models. 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 will include, but are not limited to:

• Academic research on blockchain and cryptocurrencies;
• Industrial applications of blockchain and cryptocurrencies;
• Applications of fintech in academia and industry;
• The economics of blockchain technology;
• Financial analysis and risk management with cryptocurrencies.

Dr. Saralees Nadarajah
Dr. Stephen Chan
Dr. Yuanyuan Zhang
Dr. Jeffrey Chu
Collection Editors

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