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  1. 1. The Influence of Gold Market on Bitcoin Prices : Is there a correlation?

    University essay from Jönköping University/Internationella Handelshögskolan

    Author : Kasra Shariati; [2022]
    Keywords : Bitcoin; Gold; Investor Attention; Market Performance; Virtual Currency Development; Investments; Correlation;

    Abstract : Background: This paper analyses the influence of fluctuation in gold market on bitcoin prices. Based on previous studies, in present market conditions, volatility in gold prices have caused price changes in several other major assets in the market, such as crude oil. Gold fluctuations are likely to stimulate uncertainty in some other major assets. READ MORE

  3. 2. The Role Decentralised Non-Regulated Virtual Currencies Play in Facilitating Unlawful Financial Transactions.

    University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

    Author : Healy Cian; ZHE LI; [2016]
    Keywords : Virtual Currency; Cryptocurrency; Bitcoin; Illicit Financial Transactions; Cybercrime.;

    Abstract : As consumer payment services have been developed at a rapid rate in recent years, the introduction to the market of decentralised, non-regulated cryptocurrencies has enabled a significant increase in acts of criminality in the cyber environment. Efforts to combat and curb the continued growth of such illicit activities have included the development, implementation and enforcement of legislation and regulations by governing authorities on a global scale. READ MORE

  4. 3. Secure Bitcoin Wallet

    University essay from KTH/Skolan för informations- och kommunikationsteknik (ICT)

    Author : Sevil Guler; [2015]
    Keywords : Android; Security; Bitcoin; Mobile Payment; Java; Instant Messaging; Wallet; BTC; Virtual Currency; Cryptography; Push Notification; PKI; Shared Preference; SQLite; Security Architecture; Software Development; Mobile Development; Public Ledger; Miner;

    Abstract : Virtual currencies and mobile banking are technology advancements that are receiving increased attention in the global community because of their accessibility, convenience and speed. However, this popularity comes with growing security concerns, like increasing frequency of identity theft, leading to bigger problems which put user anonymity at risk. READ MORE

  5. 4. Virtual currencies- Real opportunities?

    University essay from KTH/Entreprenörskap och Innovation

    Author : Sara Selldahl; [2013]
    Keywords : Virtual currencies; electronic money; market analysis; case study; Ericsson;

    Abstract : The European Central Bank defines virtual currencies as ”unregulated, digital money, which is issued and usually controlled by its developers, and used and accepted among the members of a specific virtual community.” (European Central Bank, 2012, p. READ MORE