... “cryptocurrencies”, we included the terms “digital currencies”, “distributed ledger technologies” and “virtual currencies”. Even though they are conceptually distinct, they are often used interchangeably in practice, and therefore, we assume they contribute to the debate. The terms “Bitcoin” and “Ethereum” were...

... regulatory frameworks, and particularly, financial crime legislation. Findings This paper documents financial crime risks posed by digital currencies and smart contracts and the role that national blockchain infrastructure can potentially play in mitigating these risks. It highlights the need...

...Christoph Wronka Purpose The purpose of this paper is to discuss the effect of the issuance, adoption and use of digital currencies on economic sanctions with the focus being on the increasing risk of sanction evasion. The research sought to answer three key questions: What is the effect...