Scientific Journal of KubSAU

The article describes definition of a new type of crypto currency and innovative payment system. It outlines the relevance in connection with the fact that Bitcoin is gaining popularity. For the first time in history Bitcoin exchange rate reached $ 4000 per token. It is noted that despite the growing popularity of Bitcoin, Russia's opinion about Bitcoin's official status is ambiguous: Bitcoin is not officially recognized, as a means of payment, and, at the same time, as noted in the official report of the Central Bank of Russia, is not prohibited. The main types of fraud using of crypto currency are listed. The negative consequences of the introduction of crypto currency into circulation have been studied and analyzed. The main advantages of Bitcoin are described: it is easy to use, reliable; its system is open and not subject to counterfeiting. The possibilities of its use for the financial crimes was analyzed. It describes positions of the leading countries of the world in relation to the legal status of Bitcoin. The main principles of the Bitcoin system operation are summarized and systemized; the main vulnerabilities and "weak spots" of Bitcoin are described with examples of the most known crimes in the world using virtual money. The BTC vulnerabilities are described in the article. This data, as well as a description of the main aspects of the Bitcoin practical essence, can be applied in practice as the basis for analysis to identify and prevent financial crimes using crypto currency

In the article process of interaction of real sector of economy and the share market on an example of Russia is considered. Sensitivity of the share market to the information factor in a stable and crisis phase of development is investigated; comparison of reaction to the information of the Russian and American market to use of dynamics of indexes of RTS and Dow Jones is carried out. The received results are based on methods of the correlation and graphic analysis