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Leverage is a financial tool that allows investors to amplify the size of their trades and potentially increase their profits or losses. It is often used in the context of margin trading, where investors borrow money from a broker to buy securities, and is also commonly used in the forex market. Leverage can be aContinue reading “Leverage in Financial Markets”

Celsius has announced that it has paused all withdrawals on its platform from the early hours of Monday. The lending platform which is used by more than 1.7 million people in the crypto space made this announcement following the recent bloodbath. Celsius’ decision to do this has naturally been received badly by its user baseContinue reading “Celsius Freezes Withdrawals”

Embattled crypto lender Celsius is a ‘fraud’ and ‘Ponzi scheme,’ lawsuit alleges KEY POINTS Crypto lender Celsius artificially inflated the price of its own digital coin, failed to hedge risk and engaged in activities that amounted to fraud, a lawsuit alleges. Celsius on Thursday was sued by former investment manager Jason Stone, as pressure continuesContinue reading “Celsius Ponzi Scheme?”

Luna is the native token of Terra, a blockchain developed by the Korean firm Terraform Labs.  Do Kwon’s company, Terraform Labs, raised more than $200 million from investment firms such as Lightspeed Venture Partners and Galaxy Digital to fund crypto projects built with the currency despite the industry criticism he got against the security andContinue reading “Terra Luna Crash Details”

Embattled cryptocurrency lending firm Celsius has asked users to give it more time to stabilize liquidity and operations. Celsius halted withdrawals for customers last week due to “extreme market conditions.” The cryptocurrency market has seen billions of dollars of value wiped off in the last few weeks, with bitcoin falling below the $20,000 mark overContinue reading “Celsius Risks Mount”

Blockchain technology is a decentralized, distributed ledger that allows for the secure and transparent recording of transactions. It is the underlying technology behind cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin and has the potential to revolutionize various industries beyond the financial sector. A blockchain is made up of a network of computers, or nodes, that are connected toContinue reading “What is Blockchain Technology?”

The founders of Terraform Labs, the company that created Luna, have become targets of the crypto industry’s ire after the stablecoin crashed last month. But some lawyers are still bullish, saying cryptocurrency serves a purpose and could transform finance. A South Korean law firm is representing investors who lost millions of dollars due to lastContinue reading “Crypto Project Terra Luna Faces Lawsuits”

This month saw the value of Terra (LUNA) plummet from US$80.3 to US$0.0001702 and TerraUSD (UST)‘s price fall from US$1 to US$0.10. The rapid drop in prices of these two currencies has been dubbed the “LUNA Crash” by experts as well as crypto community members. While the event’s name only focuses on one coin, it’s important to noteContinue reading “Terra Luna Crash”

Risk management is the process of identifying, assessing, and mitigating potential risks in financial transactions and investments. It is a crucial aspect of the financial industry, as it helps to protect against potential losses and ensure the stability of financial markets. There are several types of risk that financial institutions and investors need to manage,Continue reading “Risk Management in Financial Markets”

There is a lot of volatility in the cryptocurrency space due to the industry’s newness. Investors are seeking to experiment with their money to generate riches quickly and figure out how cryptocurrency prices vary and whether they can affect them. The number of people who utilize crypto coins (i.e., utility) and for what purpose impactsContinue reading “Crypto Volatility”

Cryptocurrency Cryptocurrency — also known as crypto — is a digital currency designed to work as a medium of exchange. It uses cryptography to validate transactions, as well as to control the creation of new units of a particular digital currency.  Many cryptocurrencies are built on blockchain technology, which is a distributed ledger enforced byContinue reading “What is Crypto”

A cryptocurrency is defined as a 100% digital asset that can be bought, sold, or traded. Its value is based entirely on supply and demand. There are thousands of different types of cryptocurrency, you’ve probably heard of some of the bigger names – Bitcoin, Dogecoin, Ethereum…  How does it work?  Cryptocurrency is not issued or managedContinue reading “Are Crypto Currencies Commodities?”

Crypto markets and financial markets are similar in that they both involve the buying and selling of assets, but there are also several key differences between the two. One major difference is the type of assets that are traded. In financial markets, assets such as stocks, bonds, and currencies are traded, while in crypto markets,Continue reading “Differences Between Crypto and Financial Markets”

Structured trade finance These are techniques/structures deployed to finance specific situations where the tenor of the financing exceeds the typical asset conversion cycle. Some examples include: PrepaymentsTo secure supplies on a long-term basis (or to obtain preferential terms), the trader may be required to provide prepayments to the suppliers. The prepayments are repaid from aContinue reading “Structured Com.”

Borrowing bases Borrowing base structures allow banks to finance against an aggregated pool of working capital assets (typically inventory, receivables) that are given as collateral. The assets are valued on a periodic basis (weekly, fortnightly, monthly) at an agreed percentage/advance margin that takes into consideration the liquidity and the quality of the underlying assets. ThisContinue reading “Commodity B. Base”