THE IMPACT OF BLOCKCHAIN TECHNOLOGIES ON THE TRANSPARENCY OF FINANCIAL OPERATIONS

This article examines the impact of blockchain technologies on the transparency of financial transactions. Blockchain, as a decentralized and secure accounting system, offers new approaches to processing and storing financial data, which can significantly increase the level of trust between market participants. The study analyzes key characteristics of blockchain, such as data immutability, information availability, and the possibility of automation through smart contracts. Examples of the implementation of blockchain technologies in various sectors of the economy are considered, as well as their impact on the fight against fraud and financial crimes.