Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Analytics#

Research on distributed ledger technologies and their applications in finance.

Overview#

Blockchain technology has transformed financial services, enabling cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), and tokenization. The FinAI network investigated:

• Market dynamics of digital assets
• Risk assessment for crypto portfolios
• Regulatory frameworks for blockchain applications
• Energy consumption and sustainability

Key Research Areas#

1. Cryptocurrency Markets

   • Price prediction and volatility modeling
   • Market microstructure analysis
   • Sentiment analysis from social media

2. DeFi Analytics

   • Liquidity pool dynamics
   • Smart contract risk assessment
   • Yield farming optimization

3. Regulatory Technology

   • Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance
   • Know-your-customer (KYC) automation
   • Transaction monitoring systems

Working Group#

This topic was primarily investigated by WG1: Transparency in FinTech.

WG1 Leader: Prof. Wolfgang Hardle (Germany)

Related Publications#

• Mitigating Digital Asset Risks (SSRN 4594467)
• Blockchain Analytics for Financial Regulation
• Cryptocurrency Market Dynamics

(c) Joerg Osterrieder 2025