Bibliographies:

  • Kasiyanto, S. (2016). Bitcoin’s potential for going mainstream. Journal Of Payments Strategy & Systems, 10(1), 28-39.

   This paper reviews the possibility of bringing Bitcoin into the mainstream. In so doing, it elaborates the potential and obstacles to the Bitcoin system and what it would take for it to go mainstream. 

  • Franklin, M. (2016). A PROFILE OF BITCOIN CURRENCY: AN EXPLORATORY STUDY. International Journal Of Business & Economics Perspectives, 11(1), 80-92

  This study provides a literature review summarizing the history of virtual currency, specifically Bitcoin as well as many of the pros, cons and challenges faced by countries, financial markets and banks to understand and adapt to its entry into the market.

  • Jarunee, W. (2015). Bitcoin: The revolution of the payment system?. Journal Of Payments Strategy & Systems, 9(4), 230-240.

  This paper discusses whether Bitcoin could revolutionize our payment system and replace our cash-based society.

  • BOWLING, S. R. (2015). Understanding Bitcoin–Its Developing Regulatory Framework and Its Risks in Distressed Situations. Journal Of Taxation & Regulation Of Financial Institutions, 29(1), 33-43.

  The article talks about various important facts related to Bitcoin-related investments and the risks associated with this undeveloped legal structure.

  • Van Alstyne, M. (2014). Why Bitcoin Has Value. Communications Of The ACM, 57(5), 30-32. doi:10.1145/2594288

  The author discusses the value of the digital currency Bitcoin, arguing that the system has potential and will eventually merge with the central bank of a country to gain legitimacy and form a new step in currency.

WEB Resources:

  • Websites

What is Bitcoin? – The article works as a brief introduction to the digital currency that is Bitcoin.  URL: https://www.weusecoins.com/

Who is Satoshi Nakamoto? – The article explains who is the rumored creator of Bitcoin. URL: http://www.coindesk.com/information/who-is-satoshi-nakamoto/

Bitcoin: Most Frequently Asked Questions – The article answers the questions that are common in new users of Bitcoin. URL: https://bitcoin.org/es/faq

Best Bitcoin Apps 2016 – The article reviews the best apps for the multiple uses of Bitcoin. URL: http://bitcoinchaser.com/bitcoin-apps

What is a Bitcoin Wallet and How to Acquire One? – The article talks about the different types of wallets for Bitcoins, their purposes and how to choose one. URL: http://www.comologia.com/que-es-una-cartera-bitcoin-y-como-conseguir-una/

  • Videos

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What is Bitcoin? – Learn about Bitcoin. This short animated video is an introduction to Bitcoin made possible with donations of time and money from the Bitcoin community.

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What is Bitcoin Mining? – What is Bitcoin Mining? Have you ever wondered how Bitcoin is generated? This short video is an animated introduction to Bitcoin Mining.

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What Is Bitcoin and How Does It Work? | Mashable Explains – It’s hard to deny that Bitcoin is changing the way we use money, and our concept of how currency should work. So what is Bitcoin exactly?

  • Blogs

Why Isn’t There a Bitcoin Global Bank Today? – In this blog post , the author discusses why if  Bitcoin is global and universal, there isn’t a truly Global Bitcoin bank. URL: http://startupmanagement.org/2015/09/08/why-isnt-there-a-bitcoin-global-bank-today/

Bitcoin y los análisis de Oxcar Romero, edición 12/12/2013 -It explains the movement tendencies of the Bitcoin as a currency. URL: http://bitcoingratis.blogspot.com/

Easy ways to earn Bitcoin for Beginners – In this blog post the author talks about how people from all over the world are beginning to use the digital currency and looking to strike it rich, or simply take advantage of its unique features. URL: http://blog.bitcoinbeginner.com/

It is still about Bitcoin, not about “blockchain” – Explains growth and development  trends in both Bitcoin and blockchains. URL: http://localbitcoins.blogspot.com/2016/09/it-is-still-about-bitcoin-not-about.html

Peer-to-Peer Review: The State of Academic Bitcoin Research 2014 – Through this post the author built a large database of academic research on Bitcoin. URL: http://suitpossum.blogspot.com/2014/12/academic-bitcoin-research.html

 

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