Cryptocurrencies: An etymological approach
Keywords:
Digital currencies, Cryptocurrencies, Central bank digital currencies (CBDCs)Abstract
This study aims to elucidate the concept of digital currencies, encompassing both cryptocurrencies and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and to analyze the distinctive characteristics of each type. Additionally, the study explores the impact of these currencies on the global economic system. Recent widespread adoption of digital currencies, which have not been subjected to any regulatory or monetary authority, presents potential risks to global economies. The study concludes that, based on an examination of digital currency concepts, it is essential to develop a model for issuing central bank digital currencies that aligns with the specific characteristics of each economy, given that their emergence has become an inevitable result of monetary developments.
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