Cryptocurrencies are digital assets that are used as a medium of exchange, store of value, and a unit of account. They use cryptography to secure and verify transactions as well as to control the creation of new units. Cryptocurrencies emerged in 2009 with the launch of Bitcoin, the first decentralized cryptocurrency. Since then, cryptocurrencies have gained popularity and have created a new asset class. The emergence of cryptocurrencies can be traced back to the financial crisis of 2008, whi...