| Tittel: | The consumer’s right of withdrawal in case of payment with bitcoins | | Ansvar: | Euripides Rizos | | Forfatter: | Rizos, Euripides  | | Materialtype: | Artikkel - elektronisk | | Signatur: | Oslo law review | | Utgitt: | Oslo : Universitetsforlaget, 2016 | | Omfang: | S. 1-26 | | Serie: | Oslo law review ; 1/2016 | | Innhold: | Bitcoin is the most important and well known form of digital currency. It is not produced or backed by any single entity. Its production takes place in a decentralised manner and its value derives only from the fact that there is a growing community that attributes value to it and chooses to transact using this innovative means of payment. However, its importance is increasing, especially in the field of e-commerce.
The main aim of this article is to examine the consumer’s right of withdrawal, as it is regulated in the Consumer Rights Directive (Directive 2011/83/EU), in case of payments with bitcoins. More specifically, it is examined whether a consumer’s payment with bitcoins can be a hindrance to the consumer’s protection, with respect to the withdrawal right provided by the aforementioned Directive in cases of distance and off-premises contracts. Furthermore, the consequences of the exercise of the withdrawal right are examined, particularly with regards to reimbursement. The main concerns derive from the bitcoin’s disputed legal nature and its high value volatility. | | Del av verk: | Oslo law review 1/2016 |
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