Cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology are gaining increasing attention in both the investment and technology worlds. Since the introduction of Bitcoin in 2009, cryptocurrencies have become part of the global economy, offering new ways to finance and exchange value. However, over the past years, cryptocurrencies have also been subject to volatility, government regulation and criticism for links to crime and money laundering. However, the blockchain technology on which cryptocurrencies are based is gaining popularity in various industries due to its transparency, security and potential for improving processes in the financial, medical, and logistics sectors.