Cryptocurrencies: a survey on acceptance, governance and market dynamics

Hairudin, Aiman and Sifat, Imtiaz Mohammad and Mohamad, Azhar and Yusof, Yusniliyana (2020) Cryptocurrencies: a survey on acceptance, governance and market dynamics. International Journal of Finance and Economics, 27 (4). pp. 4633-4659. ISSN 1076-9307 E-ISSN 1099-1158

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Abstract

This paper briefly overviews several challenging dimensions pertaining to cryptocurrencies with respect to their valuation, legitimacy, design, consensual acceptance and market-based stylized facts with a view to understanding whether this new asset class indeed has the potential to become an alternative, or a replacement, to traditional fiat currencies. Our survey indicates that public embrace of cryptocurrencies continues to lag as the masses currently show reluctance in embracing cryptocurrencies as a complement, let alone a substitute to fiat counterparts. Governments have also successfully defended their sovereignty in preserving legal tender status, structural seigniorage and exclusivity. Market-based studies hint at consistent inefficiencies across the spectrum. Furthermore, whether fundamental and mining factors determine cryptocurrencies' values remain unsettled. The most promising areas of research for crypto-financial intelligentsia would be delving into establishing trial runs for central bank-backed cryptocurrencies. In addition, we highlight that several methodological and data-based obstacles remain in assessing the link between cryptocurrencies and their traditional rivals. This avenue remains a fertile ground for potential future research.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Bitcoin; Cryptocurrency; Literature review; Survey
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HG Finance > HG221 Bitcoin/Cryptocurrency/Block Chain
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Kulliyyah of Economics and Management Sciences > Department of Finance
Depositing User:	Dr Azhar Mohamad
Date Deposited:	23 Nov 2022 16:38
Last Modified:	23 Nov 2022 16:43
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/101439

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