Predicting determinants of the intention to use digital currency in the UAE: An empirical study

Abstract

Abstract Digital currencies represent a new, innovative means of exchange, utilizing the internet to simplify and enhance online transactions, which brings a revolution to the economy. This research investigated the acceptance predictors of digital currency among the people of the United Arab Emirates (UAE). To achieve this goal, I surveyed a sample of 181 UAE residents, aiming to predict the intention to use digital currency. The researcher argues that perceived usefulness, perceived trust, social influence, and perceived ease of use are significant determinants of citizens' intention to use digital currency, and perceived ease of use and perceived usefulness mediate the relationship between awareness and intention to use. Also, this paper reveals the factors affecting digital currency acceptance in the UAE, representing differences and similarities regarding global acceptance. The results extend existing models of digital currency acceptance, providing governments, policymakers, and IT professionals with understanding of how acceptance is developed in this context.

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