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Machine learning is a subset of artificial intelligence that involves the use of algorithms and statistical models to analyze data and make predictions or decisions. In the financial markets, machine learning can be used to analyze a wide range of data, including market trends, trading patterns, and economic indicators, in order to make more informedContinue reading “Machine Learning in Financial Markets”

Multivariate stable distributions are a class of probability distributions that are characterized by their heavy tails and lack of moment restrictions. They are often used in statistical modeling to describe the behavior of random variables that exhibit extreme or rare events, such as stock market returns or cryptocurrency returns. The most well-known multivariate stable distributionContinue reading “Modeling Cryptocurrency Returns”

“I told my team this had nothing to do with crypto,” Duffy told CNBC’s “Fast Money” on Tuesday. “He wanted to list all asset classes, mine, the Intercontinental, the CME and everybody else’s, under his model which would have been … a biblical disaster.” Bankman-Fried’s team did not immediately respond to a request for comment.Continue reading “CME Group CEO Calls SBF fraudulent, saw it Coming months before”

London-based investment manager Man Group Plc is preparing to launch a cryptocurrency hedge fund, signaling continued investor appetite for digital assets in the wake of FTX’s monumental collapse earlier this month.  Bloomberg reported on Nov. 18 that Man Group is preparing to launch its crypto-focused hedge fund through its computer-led trading unit AHL. Citing private sources, BloombergContinue reading “$138B investment manager Man Group to launch crypto hedge fund”

Big data refers to extremely large datasets that can be analyzed to reveal patterns, trends, and associations, particularly when it comes to human behavior and interactions. In the context of cryptocurrency, big data can be used to analyze a variety of factors that may affect the price or adoption of a particular cryptocurrency, such asContinue reading “Big Data in Crypto Markets”

Binance CEO Changpeng Zhao, known as CZ, announced on Twitter that his company had decided to liquidate its remaining holdings in FTX Token (FTT) after leaked documents raised questions about the solvency of Alameda Research, a cryptocurrency hedge fund with a significant portion of its assets held in FTT. The announcement led to a largeContinue reading “Binance CEO & SBF’s FTT”

The quant trading firm Sam Bankman-Fried founded was able to quietly use customer funds from his exchange FTX in a way that flew under the radar of investors, employees and auditors in the process, according to a source. The way they did it was by using billions from FTX users without their knowledge, says theContinue reading “SBF’s Alameda Used FTX customer funds”

Binance and FTX, both cryptocurrency exchanges, have had a rocky relationship in the past. In 2019, Binance invested in FTX and took a “long-term position” in FTX’s token (FTT). However, in the summer of 2022, FTX founder Samuel Bankman-Fried began criticizing Binance and calling for regulatory investigation into the exchange. It is unclear whether thisContinue reading “How FTX’s Crashed, and CZ’s role in it”

Algorithms are a set of rules or procedures that are used to solve a problem or perform a specific task. In the financial markets, algorithms are widely used to automate various processes and make trading decisions. One way that algorithms are used in financial markets is through the development of trading algorithms. These algorithms analyzeContinue reading “Algorithms in Financial Markets”

Embattled crypto proprietary trading and venture capital firm Alameda Research has gone dark and stopped trading with at least one regular counterparty, according to a source familiar with the matter.  Once high-flying traders at Alameda, owned by FTX CEO Sam Bankman-Fried, spent most of Tuesday unwinding a slew of positions in an attempt to easeContinue reading “Alameda Research website down”

Cryptocurrencies, such as bitcoin, have gained increasing popularity in recent years as a means of exchange and a store of value. However, their adoption as a mainstream currency is still limited and there are several factors that impact their uptake. One factor that affects the adoption of cryptocurrencies is their volatility. The value of cryptocurrenciesContinue reading “Factors Impacting Cryptocurrrency Usage”

Hedge Fund Fee Structures3.1 Performance-based FeesHedge fund managers are compensated by two types of fees: a management fee, usually a percentage of the size of the fund (measured by AUM), and a performance-based incentive fee, similar to the 20% of profit that Alfred Winslow Jones collected on the very first hedge fund. Fung and HsiehContinue reading “Hedge Fund Fee Structures”

The cryptocurrency exchange market is constantly evolving, making it challenging to predict future trends and make informed decisions. However, data mining and artificial intelligence (AI) can be powerful tools for analyzing and predicting the market. Data mining involves the process of extracting, transforming, and analyzing large amounts of data in order to identify patterns andContinue reading “Cryptocurrency Exchange Data & AI Predictions”

Cryptocurrency exchanges are online platforms that allow users to buy, sell, and trade various types of cryptocurrencies, such as Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and many others. These exchanges act as the middleman between buyers and sellers, facilitating the exchange of cryptocurrencies for fiat currencies or other cryptocurrencies. One of the main benefits of using a cryptocurrencyContinue reading “Cryptocurrency Exchanges”

The adoption of bitcoin as an alternative for goods and services could potentially have significant economic impacts. Bitcoin is a decentralized digital currency that uses cryptography for security and operates without a central authority. It was created in 2009 and has gained popularity in recent years as a means of exchange and a store ofContinue reading “Economic Impact of BTC Adoption”