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DeFi era: the behavioral intentions toward cryptocurrency in Lebanon
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PurposeThis paper examines the factors which impact the behavioral intentions toward cryptocurrency based on signaling theory.Design/methodology/approachData were collected through online questionnaire, and responses from 223 individuals in Lebanon were analyzed through SEM technique using Amos 24.FindingsThe outcomes portrayed the positive effect of perceived benefits and trust in cryptocurrency on behavioral intentions toward cryptocurrency; while not supporting the hypothesized influence of herd behavior and regulatory support.Originality/valueThis paper is among the first studies to adopt Signaling Theory (ST) in the cryptocurrency behavioral intentions research. Moreover, it is of the initial efforts in Lebanon and Middle East in evaluating behavioral intentions to use cryptocurrency, and it provide insights for future researchers, crypto project owners, crypto investors and crypto trading platforms.
Keywords:
Perceived benefits
Cryptocurrency
Herd behavior
Usage intentions
Regulatory support
Trust in cryptocurrency
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