Essays about: "virtual currency"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 14 essays containing the words virtual currency.

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. Cryptocurrencies future carbon footprint : An exploratory scenario analysis of cryptocurrencies' future energy consumption and carbon emission.

   University essay from KTH/Skolan för industriell teknik och management (ITM)

   Author : Jacob Tunberg; [2022]
   Keywords : Cryptocurrencies; sustainability; energy consumption; carbon emission; Proof of Work; Proof of Stake.; Kryptovalutor; Hållbarhet; Elkonsumtion; Koldioxidutsläpp; Proof of Work Proof of Stake.;

   Abstract : Since the creation of Bitcoin, the virtual currency has attracted the attention of many people and is now a household name synonymous with cryptocurrencies. Today, many thousands of different variants of cryptocurrencies exist, and more are being launched each day. READ MORE

4. 3. Taxation of individuals holding cryptocurrencies in Europe : Comparative analysis of Germany, France and Italy

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Juridiska institutionen

   Author : Kirill Kuzhelko; [2022]
   Keywords : individual taxation in Europe; individual taxation in EU; comparative tax law; comparative EU tax law; taxation cryptocurrencies; taxation of crypto-assets; Taxation of individuals holding cryptocurrencies in Germany; Taxation of individuals holding cryptocurrencies in France; Taxation of individuals holding cryptocurrencies in Italy; Tax Law in EU; Tax Law in Germany; Tax Law in France; Tax Law in Italy;

   Abstract : Modern technologies change economic relations in society and gradually transform the legislative framework. Blockchain-based cryptocurrencies are probably one of the most striking examples. READ MORE

5. 4. The Perceived Value Of Loot Boxes : A Qualitative Study On The Service Outcome Of Loot Boxes

   University essay from Karlstads universitet/Handelshögskolan (from 2013)

   Author : Albin Johansson; Sebastian Grönström; [2020]
   Keywords : service outcome; loot boxes; customer perceived value; customer value creation; video game industry;

   Abstract : In recent years, the video game industry has rapidly grown into the largest grossing entertainment industry in the world, surpassing both the film- and music industries. However, many of the popular games today are free to play and does not require any subscription, yet they still generate high amounts of revenue each year, partly due to the offering of loot boxes in video games. READ MORE

6. 5. Blockchain technology in Scania Services : An investigative study of how blockchain technology can be utilized by Scania

   University essay from Uppsala universitet/Datalogi

   Author : Jim Lindberg; [2017]
   Keywords : blockchain technology; decentralization; disintermediation; transportation industry; bitcoin; provenance tracking; platooning; data sharing;

   Abstract : Blockchain technology emerged in 2009 together with the introduction of Bitcoin, the first virtual currency which enabled nodes in a network, that do not necessarily trust each other, to exchange digital value without the use of trusted intermediaries. Since then, the idea of disintermediation and decentralization has gained traction in a large number of applications outside the world of finance and virtual currencies. READ MORE