摘要：Cryptocurrencies are essentially digital currencies that use blockchain technology andcryptography to facilitate secure and anonymous transactions. Many institutions and countries arestarting to understand and implement the idea of cryptocurrencies in their business models. Withthis recent surge in interest, we believe that now is the time to start studying these areas as a keypiece of financial technology. The aim of this Special Issue is to provide a collection of papers fromleading experts in the area of blockchain and cryptocurrencies. The topics covered in this SpecialIssue includes the economics, financial analysis and risk management with cryptocurrencies.
关键词：Blockchain; Cryptocurrencies; Digital Currencies; Risk management; Bitcoin; Financial analysis
