Confirmation of the settlement on-[block]chain transactions is both costly and takes time as it requires the actions of others (i.e., “bitcoin miners”) who compete to mine a block into which they can compile transactions. In the on-chain settlement competition for bitcoin transactions, users...

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....

Confirmation of the settlement on-[block]chain transactions is both costly and takes time as it requires the actions of others (i.e., “bitcoin miners”) who compete to mine a block into which they can compile transactions. In the on-chain settlement competition for bitcoin transactions, users...

This study examines how the issuance of a central bank digital currency (CBDC) affects both the payment instrument choice and asset allocation decisions of consumers, as well as the profitability of financial intermediaries. Specifically, we suggest a theoretical model where introducing a CBDC...

We examine the relationship between national culture and a country’s Bitcoin usage. Given that Bitcoin is a high-risk currency/investment that is frequently used for illegal purposes and whose market is relatively opaque, we focus on the cultural dimension of individualism, which has been...