This study examines blockchain technologies and their pivotal role in the evolving Metaverse, shedding light on topics such as how to invest in cryptocurrency, the mechanics behind crypto mining, and strategies to effectively buy and trade cryptocurrencies. While it contextualises the common...

This Grounded Theory examines the in-depth dynamics of cybersecurity professionals working in financial organizations regarding stress management, risk handling, communication challenges, and perceived benefits from work. This study conducted a grounded theory approach with cybersecurity...

Cyber threats continue to pose significant risks to financial stability in the EU and beyond. The persistently heightened cyber threat environment in Europe is evidenced by the sabotage of undersea telecommunications cables, the disruptions to systems in large banks and third-party providers,...

The study examines the influence of implicit beliefs on cybersecurity behaviour among employees in German organizations. We address a significant gap in the existing literature related to companies' struggle to implement effective cybersecurity defence strategies. Despite recognizing cybercrime...

By regulating how firms collect, store, and use data, privacy laws may change the role of data in production and alter firm demand for information technology inputs. We study how firms respond to privacy laws in the context of the EU's General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) by using seven...

In the blockchain world, proof-of-work is the dominant protocol mechanism that determines the consensus of the ledger. The hashrate, a measure of the computational power directed toward securing a blockchain through proof-of-work consensus, is a fundamental measure of preventing various attacks....