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Fintech i blockchain – kierunki rozwoju gospodarki cyfrowej
FinTech and blockchain: directions of development of digital economy

Author(s): Włodzimierz Szpringer
Subject(s): Sociology, ICT Information and Communications Technologies
Published by: Kancelaria Sejmu
Keywords: FinTech; cryptocurrency; blockchain; digital economy

Summary/Abstract: The paper looks at the selected issues connected with the digital economy, namely innovations such as FinTech and blockchain, as a possible direction of its development. First, the author discusses FinTech, a technology that aims to compete with traditional methods of delivery of financial services. Next, he raises the question of blockchain that records and maintains transactions made in cryptocurrency in a peer-to-peer network. The relevant definitions, key areas, regulatory framework, benefits and challenges related to both innovations are also presented.

  • Issue Year: 2019
  • Issue No: 1
  • Page Range: 9-35
  • Page Count: 27
  • Language: Polish
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