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Decoding the Crypto Mindset with NLP: Bitcoin, Reddit, and FTX

How does crypto investors' reliance on social media drive crypto market behavior?

Bitcoin Mining and Local Stock Market Performance Correlations

Is there a relationship between where bitcoin is mined and how the performance of the local equity markets correlates with bitcoin prices?

FTX: Crypto Is the Cure, Not the Cause

The FTX fiasco has more to do with fractional reserve banking than it does with crypto.

The Alchemist’s Paradox, Central Bank Sovereignty, and the Fate of Crypto

“It is difficult not to marvel at the imagination which was implicit in this gargantuan insanity. If there must be madness something may be said for having it on a heroic scale.” -- John Kenneth Galbraith

How Do Cryptocurrencies Correlate with Traditional Asset Classes?

The crypto market’s recent gyrations necessitate a fresh look at the evolving relationships between crypto and traditional asset classes.

Valuing Digital Assets with TradFi Tools: Three Methods

Not all traditional investment management techniques are applicable to digital assets, but sector breakdowns, DCF models, and risk factor modeling are solid starting points.

Book Review: The Future of Money

Eswar S. Prasad provides an interesting and insightful exposition on the shifting landscape from traditional paper notes to digital currencies.

Pensions, Crypto, and Trust: Digital Assets and Retirement Funds

Many pension funds are exploring allocations to cryptoassets. What does that mean for the future of trust in the financial services industry?

Digital Gold or Fool’s Gold: Is Crypto Really a Hedge against Equity Risk?

When it comes to hedging equity risk, bitcoin and cryptocurrencies are less "digital gold" and more fool's gold.

Crypto Tokens: Does Security Selection Matter? 

What role does security selection play in cryptocurrency investing? Can token pickers demonstrate differentiated performance?