SHS Web of Conferences (Jan 2021)

The Gravity of Cryptocurrency and Prospects in a Post-Pandemic Economy

  • Abuselidze George,
  • Zoidze Gia

DOI
https://doi.org/10.1051/shsconf/202112604001
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 126
p. 04001

Abstract

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Today, everything in the world is changing rapidly; businesses that ten years ago may not have existed at all now exist and bring with them a significant income. Change in almost every field has one key feature: it is digitalisation. There are innovations in payment methods as well; the most high-profile issue in recent years in this regard is the emergence of cryptocurrencies. Within a few years of its appearance, it has become popular not even locally but worldwide. The method of data processing and analysis, quantitative and qualitative research methods, statistical-economic analysis methods are mainly used when working on the paper. The research aims to identify the main directions of cryptocurrency development in globalisation threats and challenges. Most cryptocurrencies are built on blockchain technology. The technology of the future is designed to securely store information, expedite transactions, reduce international transaction costs, replace cb-money with e-money and eliminate intermediary circles.

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