Object

Rights:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Abstract:

Virtual currencies (“cryptocurrencies”) rely on decentralised payment systems independent of the control of state institutions. However, some countries are interested in creating their own cryptocurrencies, citing low costs and speed of transactions. National digital currencies could stabilise a financial system that uses private cryptocurrency. Their use, however, may challenge, for example, the effectiveness of economic sanctions or combating terrorism financing.

Place of Publishing:

Warsaw

Digitisation Sponsor:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Publisher:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Issued:

2019.02.18

Format:

pdf

Extent:

369 KB

Identifier:

oai:digit.pism.pl:5222

Source:

PISM Bulletin no. 24 (1270), 2019

Language:

eng

Is Version Of:

Biuletyn PISM nr 24 (1772), 2019

Rights Holder:

The Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)

Location of Physical Object:

Library of the Polish Institute of International Affairs (PISM)