Virtual Currencies
In-Depth Analysis
02-07-2018
Following a brief discussion of the characteristics of money, we provide an overview of virtual currencies describing relevant technological aspects and different use cases. Based on this, we derive implications for financial market regulations and monetary policy (with a focus on the possibility of central bank digital currencies). This document was provided by Policy Department A at the request of the Economic and Monetary Affairs Committee.
In-Depth Analysis
External author
Kiel Institute for the World Economy
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- central bank
- cooperation policy
- digital technology
- digitisation
- documentation
- EDUCATION AND COMMUNICATIONS
- FINANCE
- information and information processing
- information industry
- information security
- information technology and data processing
- information technology applications
- INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
- issuing of currency
- monetary economics
- PRODUCTION, TECHNOLOGY AND RESEARCH
- technology and technical regulations
- third country
- virtual currency