The purpose of this study is to examine how blockchain technology with public-private partnerships (PPPs) can mitigate the challenges in design and deployment of Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). The study employs a quantitative approach, incorporating data from stakeholders through a...

Blockchain technology is reshaping business models by altering how transactions and data integrity are managed. This shift necessitates evaluating long-term profitability and operational efficiency across various blockchain frameworks. Our research describes the development and application of a...

As Bitcoin (BTC) continues to gain traction, its energy consumption and potential environmental impact have sparked considerable debate within the scientific community. In this paper, we explore the theoretical underpinnings of BTC blockchain infrastructure and BTC mining as potent instruments...

The article "Cryptocurrency Regulation in the US and the Czech Republic: A Comparative Analysis of Enforcement and Effectiveness" examines the regulatory frameworks in both countries as they address the rising risks of fraud associated with crypto-assets like cryptocurrencies and Non-Fungible...

Energy management can be designed from different perspectives including production, distribution, and consumption. Focusing on consumption perspective, manufacturing systems can be enhanced by enabling smart machines as agents which operate with their own knowledge representation models in a...

Since its launch in 2009, Bitcoin has become a market disruptor due to its primary function as a virtual currency supported by blockchain technology and the high volume of economic transactions it facilitates. This article examines the key theoretical principles that have contributed to...