This study reviews initial coin offerings (ICOs) based on 80 empirical studies from 2018 to
2022. We apply a blend of bibliometric and content analysis to consolidate ICOs' prior …

The practical relevance of entrepreneurial fraud has stimulated a wide array of research
occurring in disciplinary silos. We take stock of the current state of the entrepreneurial fraud …

Since cryptocurrencies were first created, the related markets have been known for their
fluctuations, whether in terms of high volatility or illiquidity. Partially for those reasons, public …

Bitcoin was created in 2008 to serve as an alternative payment mechanism for both the
under-banked and un-banked, or those in regions where the formal financial system suffers …

This paper proposes a new framework to provide insights into the techniques launderers
adopt to clean illicit funds, drawing on existing literature and theories including rational …

Genomic information is increasingly used to inform medical treatments and manage future
disease risks. However, any personal and societal gains must be carefully balanced against …

As part of the P2P sharing economy, cryptocurrencies offer both creative and criminal
opportunities. To deal with offenders, solutions such as legislation and regulation are …

This study sketches how crypto speculators place their bets and investigates the impact of
speculative behavior on cryptocurrency pricing. We conjecture that investors favor …

The production of counterfeit money has a long history. It refers to the creation of imitation
currency that is produced without the legal sanction of government. With the growth of the …

Purpose This paper aims to explain the implications of the impending establishment of
national blockchain infrastructure by governments around the world, and how these …