The aim of this paper is to propose a portfolio selection methodology capable to take into account asset tail co-movements, frequent among crypto assets. To achieve this aim we consider both systemic and tail risks as additional constraints in Markowitz model. We apply the methodology to the...

ICOs are a new way for blockchain startups to finance project development by issuing coins or tokens in exchange for fiat money or Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies. In this article, we start from the current distinction between different types of tokens and argue that it can create confusion...

We aim to understand the dynamics of Bitcoin blockchain trading volumes and, specifically, how different trading groups, in different geographic areas, interact with each other. To achieve this aim, we propose an extended Vector Autoregressive model, aimed at explaining the evolution of trading...