Why do some IT freelancers in certain countries prefer digital payment with cryptocurrency despite it being illegal?
Al‐Sakib Khan Pathan · International Journal of Computers and Applications · 2023
The legal status of cryptocurrency varies from country to country. The intent of this article is to investigate the key reasons behind some IT Freelancers’ preference of getting their remuneration via digital transactions of cryptocurrency even though by law, it is illegal in their country. We also explore the unique characteristics of cryptocurrency that make it distinct from e-cash and other types of currencies.