Digital transformation boosts corporate financial asset allocation, especially short-term.
problem Understanding how digital transformation affects corporate financial decisions.
method Fixed-effects models and staggered DID design using A-share listed companies data.
result Digital transformation significantly promotes corporate financial asset allocation, more pronounced in short-term.
Study shows monetary policy impacts digital assets like BTC and ETH.
problem Impact of monetary policy on digital assets and DeFi.
method Event study regressions and high-frequency price analysis.
result Monetary policy surprises negatively affect BTC and ETH but not other digital assets.
Study reveals jumps in crypto markets predict future prices.
problem Understanding jumps in high frequency digital asset markets.
method High frequency crypto data analysis, econometric modeling.
result Intra-day jumps significantly influence end of day returns.
Clusters of crypto assets by path signature improve diversification and reduce fees.
problem Building diversified portfolios of volatile cryptocurrencies.
method Clustering digital assets using path signatures to identify similar behavior patterns.
result Optimal portfolios outperform unfiltered ones, reducing transaction fees.
Automated market-making for CBDCs and stable coins on blockchain.
problem Creating fair exchange rates for digital assets on blockchain.
method Developed an innovative approach for generating fair exchange rates.
result Illustrated the approach's efficacy on G-10 currency exchange rates.
Study examines Trump's crypto influence on markets, revealing conflicts and vulnerabilities.
problem Presidential power and cryptocurrency markets during Trump's second term.
method Mixed-methods approach combining quantitative and qualitative data.
result Political-linked digital assets became a distinct class with systemic vulnerabilities.
This study synthesizes stablecoin systems and develops a performance evaluation framework.
problem Fragmented academic research on stablecoins across economics, law, and computer science.
method Multi-method research design including literature synthesis, performance evaluation framework, and case study.
result Unified taxonomy and performance evaluation framework for stablecoin design.
Survival strategy for crypto firms in bear markets using BTC-to-sats payments rail.
problem Downside risk in crypto reserves during bear markets.
method Conservative treasury policy, operating line monetizing holdings, BTC-to-sats payments rail.
result Sustained mNAV premium through cycles with disclosed KPIs.
We investigate connectedness within and across two major groups or assets: i) five popular cryptocurrencies, and ii) six major asset classes plus two commonly employed risk factors. Granger-causality tests uncover six direct channels of causality from the elements of the mainstream assets/risk factors group to digital …
A new DQN algorithm improves portfolio management and risk assessment in digital assets.
problem Singular prediction mode and limited data source in deep learning models for asset management.
method Introduced DQN algorithm into asset management portfolios, considering market risk.
result Performance exceeds benchmark, proving DRL algorithm's effectiveness in portfolio management.
This study interprets AMM fees as implied volatility, validating their relevance in digital asset markets.
problem Understanding the volatility of fees in decentralized exchange systems.
method Reinterpreting AMM fees as implied volatility and applying fixed-for-floating swaps to quote and validate these volatilities.
result The implied volatilities of digital assets can be accurately quoted using AMM fees, validating the approach.
Improved aircraft structure prediction using derivative-enhanced sparse Cholesky GP method.
problem Accurate real-time prediction of aircraft structure performance.
method Combining derivative data with a modified dynamic sparse Cholesky linear system solver.
result Improved prediction accuracy of aircraft structure performance.
Paper proposes real-time risk metrics for stablecoin protocols.
problem Lack of risk management frameworks for stablecoins.
method Developed two risk metrics: capitalization and liquidity.
result Demonstrated practical benefits of real-time on-chain data.
New estimator for digital options using path splitting and MLMC.
problem Estimating digital options with stochastic differential equations.
method Repeated path splitting, Multilevel Monte Carlo (MLMC).
result Estimator complexity similar to MLMC for Lipschitz payoffs.
2024 saw Bitcoin ETF approval, offering regulated exposure.
problem Understanding unique liquidity risks in Bitcoin ETFs.
method Analyzed premium/discount patterns in first four months.
result Premium/discount behavior differs from traditional ETFs.
We investigate 17 digital currencies making an analogy with quantum systems and develop the concept of eigenportfolios. We show that the density of states of the correlation matrix of these assets shows a behavior between that of the Wishart ensemble and one whose elements are Cauchy distributed. A metric for the parti…
This is the third installment of the Financial Bubble Experiment. Here we provide the digital fingerprint of an electronic document in which we identify 27 bubbles in 27 different global assets; for 25 of these assets, we present windows of dates of the most likely ending time of each bubble. We will provide that docum…
KLD token adjusts supply based on macroeconomic debt index, creating deflationary effect.
problem Managing deflationary pressures in digital assets.
method Debt-indexed supply adjustments linked to macroeconomic data.
result Deflationary mechanism strengthens as debt rises.
This is the second installment of the Financial Bubble Experiment. Here we provide the digital fingerprint of an electronic document in which we identify 7 bubbles in 7 different global assets; for 4 of these assets, we present windows of dates of the most likely ending time of each bubble. We will provide that documen…
Stablecoins promise to bridge fiat currencies with the world of cryptocurrencies. They provide a way for users to take advantage of the benefits of digital currencies, such as ability to transfer assets over the internet, provide assurance on minting schedules and scarcity, and enable new asset classes, while also part…
An efficient algorithm optimizes trades across CFMM networks.
problem Optimizing trades through a network of CFMMs for maximum utility.
method Decomposition method to solve the routing problem.
result Significant performance improvements over commercial solvers.
This study identifies financial risk paths in digital-transformed enterprises.
problem Identifying financial risks in digital-transformed enterprises.
method DEMATEL-ISM-MICMAC method.
result Political and economic environment affects enterprise's financial structure.
In this paper, we will describe a concept of a cryptocurrency issuance protocol which supports digital currencies in a Proof-of-Work (< PoW >) like manner. However, the methods assume alternative utilization of assets used for cryptocurrency creation (rather than purchasing electricity necessary for < mining >).
NFT art market shows strong preferential ties among sellers and buyers.
problem Reducing preferential ties in NFT art market.
method Analyzing NFT art sales data from multiple galleries.
result NFT art market is highly concentrated with preferential ties.
Study predicts NFT bubbles using LPPL model.
problem Tackles bubble prediction of NFTs.
method Applied logarithmic periodic power law (LPPL) model to NFT price data.
result NFTs, Decentraland, and ArtBlocks are in bubbles, while Ethereum Name Service is in a negative bubble.
This paper explores using NFTs for patents, offering a framework and addressing challenges.
problem Lack of research in applying NFT to intellectual property, especially patents.
method Developed a layered conceptual NFT-based patent framework.
result Promotes transparency and liquidity in patent markets.
Bitcoin is a digital financial asset that is devoid of a central authority. This makes it distinct from traditional financial assets in a number of ways. For instance, the total number of tokens is limited and it has not explicit use value. Nonetheless, little is know whether it obeys the same stylized facts found in t…
We obtain the maximum entropy distribution for an asset from call and digital option prices. A rigorous mathematical proof of its existence and exponential form is given, which can also be applied to legitimise a formal derivation by Buchen and Kelly. We give a simple and robust algorithm for our method and compare our…
This paper surveys cryptocurrency trading research, covering various aspects.
problem Understanding the unique nature and behavior of cryptocurrencies as assets.
method Comprehensive review of 146 research papers on cryptocurrency trading.
result Identifies promising open opportunities in cryptocurrency trading.
NFTs revolutionize art sales by providing proof of ownership.
problem Lack of provenance and authenticity in digital art.
method Analysis of major art NFT marketplaces.
result NFTs reduce the need for intermediaries in the art trade.
The paper analyzes gold, oil, and bitcoin futures volatility and basis.
problem Understanding the volatility and basis of gold, oil, and bitcoin futures.
method Contract-by-contract analysis of spot and futures prices, trading volume, and open interest data.
result Trading volume positively affects volatility in all three assets, while open interest has a possible negative effect.
The article models financial asset returns using Gaussian mixtures and EVT-based copulas to price equity options.
problem Modeling financial asset returns and pricing equity options considering extreme values.
method Modeling marginal distributions with Gaussian mixtures and joint dependence structure with EVT-based copulas.
result The approach accurately prices various equity options on Atos and Dassault Systems actions.
Geometric framework for portfolio analysis detects financial crises and evaluates performance.
problem Detecting financial crises and evaluating portfolio performance in volatile markets.
method Geometric framework, copula models, statistical computing.
result Automated crisis detection and new portfolio score for performance evaluation.
New digital currency aims for equal wealth distribution.
problem Inequality in cryptocurrency wealth distribution.
method Egalitarian coin minting and joint minting across communities.
result Achieves global distributive justice in wealth distribution.
We introduce a novel stochastic volatility model where the squared volatility of the asset return follows a Jacobi process. It contains the Heston model as a limit case. We show that the joint density of any finite sequence of log returns admits a Gram-Charlier A expansion with closed-form coefficients. We derive close…
The paper reveals the hidden costs of digitizing commodity money and proposes a new stable-coin system.
problem Depreciation of banknotes due to high logistics costs after digitization.
method Analyzing the functions of money from a logistics perspective and comparing commodity money to digital currency.
result There is no honest money that is both a store of value and has negligible logistics costs.
Examines various types of cryptocurrencies and their economic properties.
problem Understanding the economic characteristics of different cryptocurrencies.
method Characterization and analysis of different classes of cryptocurrencies using balance sheet operations.
result Different types of cryptocurrencies have distinct economic properties, ranging from commodities to liabilities of central banks.
Study tests UK FTSE-listed companies' financial data for Benford's Law conformity.
problem Ensuring the fairness of public revenue collection and reducing tax avoidance risks.
method Utilised pre-tax income and total assets data from 567 FTSE companies, tested for Benford's Laws conformity using χ2 and MAD tests. result MAD test rejects Benford's Laws conformity, suggesting potential issues with reported financial data.
This paper examines how wash traders exploit market conditions in Bitcoin, finding strategic timing and spillover effects.
problem Wash trading in cryptocurrency markets to inflate volume and manipulate market conditions.
method Analysis of 18 million Mt. Gox transactions, exogenous demand shock study.
result Wash trading intensifies in low legitimate trading volume and responds to demand shocks, indicating strategic behavior.
Bitcoin volatility can be predicted from price and alternative data.
problem Predicting Bitcoin volatility from market data.
method Modeling Bitcoin volatility using price, volatility momentum, and alternative data like sentiment and engagement.
result Bitcoin volatility can be predicted with a lag of several hours.
Bayesian neural networks improve uncertainty estimation in 3D point cloud segmentation for factory planning.
problem Improving uncertainty estimation in 3D point cloud segmentation for factory planning.
method Proposed fully Bayesian and approximate Bayesian neural networks for point cloud segmentation.
result Superior model performance and improved segmentation results with uncertainty incorporation.
The DAO Report led to a significant shift of ICO activity to Europe.
problem The impact of U.S. regulatory changes on global ICO activity.
method Analysis of a global dataset of ICOs from 2014 to 2021, focusing on the DAO Report's effects.
result A substantial and persistent reallocation of ICO activity to Europe following the DAO Report.
We propose factor models for the cross-section of daily cryptoasset returns and provide source code for data downloads, computing risk factors and backtesting them out-of-sample. In "cryptoassets" we include all cryptocurrencies and a host of various other digital assets (coins and tokens) for which exchange market dat…
Study analyzes crypto asset risk exposures using a divide-and-conquer approach.
problem Lack of high-frequency macro-financial proxies for estimating risk.
method Two-stage divide-and-conquer approach: first stage estimates idiosyncratic and market risk, second stage identifies latent economy-wide factors.
result Heterogeneous exposures to idiosyncratic and systematic risk across crypto assets.
Model predicts depegging dynamics of stablecoins like Tether and Bitcoin.
problem Understanding depegging effects of stablecoins on cryptocurrencies.
method Multivariate Hawkes process model.
result Numerical example shows model's effectiveness.
New model prices crypto options by clustering market regimes and using implied volatility.
problem Inaccurate option pricing for volatile crypto markets.
method Time-regime clustering with Implied Stochastic Volatility Model (ISVM).
result MR-ISVM overcomes complexity and adapts to market dynamics.
This paper explains tax policy for crypto assets in a rapidly evolving tech landscape.
problem Rapid technological changes in crypto assets create regulatory and tax policy blind spots.
method Explains principles of crypto assets, their technology, and tax issues.
result Tax policies are lagging behind innovation in blockchain and crypto.
This paper optimizes brokerage contracts for multiple clients trading a single asset.
problem Optimizing brokerage contracts for multiple clients trading a single asset.
method Endogenously determines clients' reservation values and strategically chooses clients. Characterizes optimal portfolios computationally.
result Characterizes optimal portfolios of clients and their profits, showing dependence on price impact coefficients.