Implementation Of Zakat Payment Platform For Cryptocurrencies

Authors

  • Mohd Faizal Yusof International University Of Malaya-Wales
  • Lisasari Ab. Rasid Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia
  • Ridzuan Masri Manipal International University

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.51377/azjaf.vol2no1.41

Keywords:

Cryptocurrency, blockchain, zakat payment platform, zakat management

Abstract

Bitcoin spearheaded the rise of cryptocurrencies since it was first launched in 2009. The concept of bitcoin as digital currency was first published publicly in the 2008 well-known whitepaper by pseudonymous Satoshi Nakamoto. The whitepaper outlined a self-serving peer-to-peer transaction network concept based on cryptographic proof instead of trust, allowing any two willing parties to transact directly with each other without the need for a trusted third party such as financial institutions. Since then, thousands of cryptocurrencies have been launched mostly through token offerings as an alternative approach of raising funds for blockchain, technology projects, and start-ups. People are holding cryptocurrencies mostly as digital asset investments. Some individuals made huge profits from buying cryptocurrencies at their initial offerings and sold later when the prices increased. Some crypto millionaires were born from such trades. However, many people lost their investment as well due to many factors. Some were due to bad investment decisions, and some fall into scams and investment programs run by dishonest people
with promises of highly lucrative returns. As trading and owning cryptocurrencies are becoming common, governments and policymakers around the world are coming up with proper and comprehensive regulations for cryptocurrencies. In the context of Malaysia, in which zakat collections and distributions are of state matters, this paper discusses the implementation of zakat payment platform for cryptocurrencies at zakat institutions. This paper seeks to contribute to the academic development, blockchain technology, and zakat management.

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Published

2021-03-30

How to Cite

Yusof, M. F., Ab. Rasid, L., & Masri , R. (2021). Implementation Of Zakat Payment Platform For Cryptocurrencies. AZKA International Journal of Zakat & Social Finance, 2(1), 17-31. https://doi.org/10.51377/azjaf.vol2no1.41

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