Risks and Opportunities of Cryptocurrency on Global Financial Markets

Authors

  • Prof. Lukas Brenner Institute for Applied Data Innovation, Alpine State University, Austria

Keywords:

global financial markets, blockchain technology, Bitcoin, Ethereum, digital assets

Abstract

Cryptocurrency is altering the landscape of global finance with its revolutionary promise and associated risks. cryptocurrency's impact on monetary systems, including its repercussions on market dynamics, regulation challenges, and investment methods. The potential for blockchain-based tokens like Bitcoin and Ethereum to revolutionize traditional financial markets by opening up new avenues for investment and increasing accessibility to banking services is examined in this study, which takes a look at some of the most prominent cryptocurrencies. Cryptocurrencies are exciting, but they also come with a lot of dangers, such speculation, volatility, security concerns, unclear regulations, and the chance of illicit activities. considering the benefits and drawbacks of cryptocurrencies in light of the growing influence of digital assets on international trade. To help them adjust to this new reality, it provides recommendations to regulators, institutional investors, and lawmakers. ways to take advantage of cryptocurrencies' potential to transform the financial services sector while simultaneously reducing dangers associated with its use.

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Published

26-07-2026

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