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FLUID March Updates: FLUID X, Website Developments, and More

Why do Stablecoins Depeg?

Key Takeaways:
- Although stablecoins have the potential to offer several benefits, they are not immune to risks
- USDC recently experienced a depegging from the U.S. dollar; the reason for this can be traced back to the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank, where around $3.3 billion of USDC's $40 billion reserves were held

Understanding Crypto Mining and How it Works

Key Takeaways:
- Crypto mining  uses computer hardware to solve complex mathematical problems and validate transactions on a blockchain network
- It requires significant computational resources, and as the difficulty of solving mathematical problems increases, miners need advanced/better-equipped hardware to continue mining effectively

Macro & Crypto Markets Newsletter | February 2023

FLUID February Updates: Product Development, Current Openings, and More

The Future of DeFi: What to Expect in 2023

DeFi has grown tremendously over the past few years, and 2023 is expected to be a pivotal year for the DeFi ecosystem
The future of DeFi is highly dependent on factors like including the adoption and use of blockchain technology, regulatory changes, and advancements in the ecosystem

Stablecoins: Definition, Importance, and Role in the Crypto Ecosystem

- Stablecoins play a crucial role in the cryptocurrency ecosystem by providing stability and increased usability for merchants and consumers
- In recent years, stablecoins have gained significant attention and seen a surge in development
- Mass adoption of stablecoins is still in the early stages, but there have been a few notable examples of their use in recent years

 Macro & Crypto Markets Newsletter | January 2023

FLUID January Updates: All About the Build!

While the past twelve months were tumultuous in many ways for the crypto industry, FLUID marched ahead with its product development, reaching some key milestones along the way. We’ve begun 2023 with more than just optimism; we’ve been busy engaging with stakeholders, and our time spent on the product has paid off with a live demo of the FLUID MVP. It shows a consolidated order book across the top CEXs and layering FLUID's proprietary AI model.

How Does FLUID’s Order Book Address Latency and Market Inefficiencies?

Summary:
- Order book is the most common technique used to match buy and sell orders on exchanges
- Due to the information provided such as pricing, availability, trading volume on order books, they aid in increased market transparency
- An order book is divided into three sections: purchase orders, sell orders, and order history

Why Crypto Liquidity Aggregators are Crucial for Retail to Institutional Traders Alike 

How Blockchain is Transforming Business 

- Blockchain is revolutionizing conventional business methods by enhancing security, transparency, and efficiency
- It has changed how many organizations manage their operations and apps, and the future of blockchain is very promising
- This article discusses the impact of blockchain and how it’s transforming businesses

Macro & Crypto Markets Newsletter | December 2022

- Major central banks continue hiking interest rates to curb inflation
- US dollar consolidates following a strong run in 2022
- The latest bear market rally in global equities wanes towards year-end

APR vs. APY: Key Differences Explained

Annual percentage rate (APR) measures the interest you'll be charged when you borrow
Annual percentage yield (APY) measures the interest you earn when you save

FLUID Year-End Updates & Season’s Greetings

Happy holidays to all, and see you in 2023!

The Difference Between a Market Correction and a Bear Market

Summary
A market correction refers to an instance when the market declines by at least 10% from its most recent high, while a bear market is used to refer to a decline of over 20% over two months
A market can recover within a few months from a correction, but in a bear market situation, it takes much longer to bounce back from significant damage
Knowing key distinctions between the two can help a trader analyze market trends and make more accurate predictions

How Does a Liquidity Aggregator Use AI to Predict Cryptocurrency Prices With 99.5% Accuracy?

FLUID is building a low-latency architecture that will provide Best Execution in the digital assets market. FLUID’s competitive edge is that it uses Artificial Intelligence (AI) quant-based methodologies to provide a high throughput service to its clients, in contrast to other systems that only offer quant-based solutions. 

Non-Custodial vs Custodial Wallets: Which One Should You Choose?

The dramatic FTX cryptocurrency exchange collapse has sent shockwaves through the sector. It has also brought up several crucial issues, such as the fundamental definition of speculative investments.

The Need for Transparency in the Crypto Industry

Following the collapse of tokens such as TerraUSD and the bankruptcies of firms holding customer money, such as Celsius Network and Voyager Digital, crypto owners were likely already on high alert for problems when concerns about FTX began to surface.

FLUID Updates: Acceleration of FLUID’s products, new hires, and more

What a month it has been! FLUID hopes all are well and safe during this climate. We've reflected on the current challenges that the industry is facing...

My Thoughts Around the Current Industry Outlook: A letter from Ahmed Ismail, FLUID’s Founder, President & CEO

FTX was the third largest cryptocurrency exchange in the world. It is said to be in the midst of a liquidity crisis and is subject to a potential acquisition by Binance.

Here’s How Institutional Adoption and Crypto Regulation are Evolving Globally

Global adoption continues to be well beyond the levels that existed before the 2020 bull market, although growth has grown more erratic since the start of the most recent bear market

Fluid Hires Fintech Executive to Head Product Strategy

Kiran Pingali has over two decades of experience in electronic trading across institutional financial services on Wall Street and beyond

Why Institutional and Professional Traders Will Choose FLUID

Few financial inventions have captured attention like crypto. When Bitcoin first emerged in 2009 from the turbulence of the global financial crisis, it appeared pretty ordinary: a peer-to-peer electronic payment system introduced through an academic white paper by an unidentified author -Satoshi Nakamoto. It had no cost.

Why Does FLUID Use AI?

The expansion of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is predicted to have a significant influence on the growth of cryptocurrency markets. Over the last few years, the crypto industry has experienced compelling growth, gaining many users globally.

Why Achieving Low Latency is Critical for Cryptocurrency Exchanges

Retail traders and point-and-click traders predominated the early cryptocurrency markets in a significant way. As markets evolved, more seasoned competitors entered the fray.

How to Spot Cryptocurrency Scams

Despite negative sentiment in the cryptocurrency market, cryptocurrencies are still in the focus of interest of more and more investors.

FLUID Live – Korea Blockchain Week Exclusive: Arpit Sharma, VP of Global Enterprises, Polygon Technology

Korea's premier crypto and blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week, saw crypto enthusiasts from around the world converge in Seoul for inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities.

FLUID Live – Korea Blockchain Week Exclusive: Wanwares Boonkong, Investment Manager at Beacon VC

Korea's premier crypto and blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week, saw crypto enthusiasts from around the world converge in Seoul for inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities. 

FLUID Live – Korea Blockchain Week Exclusive: Dhaval Parikh, Fund Partner, NewTribe Capital

Korea's premier crypto and blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week, saw crypto enthusiasts from around the world converge in Seoul for inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities. 

FLUID Live – Korea Blockchain Week Exclusive: James Woolley, CMO, and Calvin Ferreira, Director of Partnerships, Metavest Capital

Korea's premier crypto and blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week, saw crypto enthusiasts from around the world converge in Seoul for inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities. 

FLUID Live – Korea Blockchain Week Exclusive: Nick Avramov, Co-Founder of Symbiosis

Korea's premier crypto and blockchain event, Korea Blockchain Week, saw crypto enthusiasts from around the world converge in Seoul for inspirational keynotes, panel discussions, pitch competitions, investor meet-ups, and world-class networking opportunities. 

How Are Cryptocurrencies Taxed Around The World?

The year 2021 was unquestionably a turning point for the cryptocurrency industry, with Bitcoin repeatedly reaching its record high, albeit with some significant losses. Ethereum, the second-largest cryptocurrency by market capitalization, experienced some of this too, as it climbed to its highest price yet.

The Biggest Trading Challenges in Cryptocurrency Exchanges

The crypto industry is constantly evolving, but there are still some challenges that it has to tackle for institutional adoption. Crypto exchanges do have issues, many of which can ultimately hurt users. 

Can Crypto Overcome the Issues Plaguing DeFi?

The recent decline in the cryptocurrency market has shocked many, including seasoned professionals. The phrase "DeFi Summer" is developing meaning in 2022, 180 degrees out of sync with the heady times that gave rise to the phrase just two years prior.

FLUID Live Recap – TGE & Rewards

This week’s FLUID Live featured FLUID’s CEO and President, Ahmed Ismail, and Head of Marketing and Communication, Matias Jeldrez, who addressed our community’s queries regarding the TGE and FLUID Rewards. 

What Are Stablecoins And How Do They Work In Crypto?

A stablecoin is a cryptocurrency whose value is linked to another asset class, such as a fiat currency or gold, to stabilize its price.

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This is how FLUID Benefits Retail and Institutional Investors

Liquidity aggregation is not a new concept in the financial industry. On the contrary, it has been used as a solution to tackle fragmented liquidity for many years across conventional financial systems.

The Impact of AI on the Finance Industry

Over the last decade, artificial intelligence has snowballed, and no business or industry today is immune to its influence and pervasiveness. This is more evident in the financial services industry, which is constantly evolving and realizing that AI is a transformational technology.  

Major Use Cases in DeFi

The DeFi industry has the potential to disrupt the TradFi industry by using blockchain-based applications and services to replicate banking, investing, and trading activities. Many TradFi services already have a DeFi counterpart, and more are on the way.

The Risks and Challenges of Decentralized Finance

Blockchain-based technologies have surged in popularity over the years. Time and time again, efforts have been made to promote awareness of this relatively new phenomenon. The decentralized finance (DeFi) sector is undeniably thriving, with the total value rising from $700 million in December 2019 to over $200 billion at the beginning of 2022. 

How Will Web3.0 Impact Privacy

The internet that we know today has traversed a long way since its inception. Web1, the first internet, had a physical infrastructure of cables and servers that allowed people and computers to communicate with one another. The ARPANET Network of the United States government sent its first message in 1969, but the web that we know today didn't exist until  1991, HTML and URLs allowed people to browse between sites. 

The Need for Liquidity Aggregation & Regulatory Controls In DeFi Has Never Been Greater: A letter from Ahmed Ismail, President & CEO, FLUID

Over the past 48 hours, the FLUID team has been closely monitoring the current climate and the impact FLUID can play in helping to reduce huge volatility in the face of black swan events such as the UST downfall.

Cryptocurrency Regulations Roundup

FLUID has compiled a list of the most important headlines from the past couple of months, including Kraken's new operating license in Abu Dhabi, Ukraine's cryptocurrency legalization, and New York's two-year crypto mining embargo.

Dubai Set to Become the Middle East’s Crypto and Web3.0 Capital

Despite Dubai's popularity as a trading epicenter, the UAE government has sought to transform the city into a global hub for digital asset trading. According to Bloomberg, the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC), the UAE's largest deregulation zone, had built up an administrative structure for crypto companies in March 2021 and had already recognized 22 crypto-blockchain entities. 

FLUID PARTNERS WITH LOSSLESS TO BRING STATE-OF-THE ART DEFI SECURITY AND HACK MITIGATION CAPABILITIES

FLUID, the ultra-low latency liquidity aggregator that uses AI quant-based models to tackle inefficient fragmented liquidity in virtual asset markets, has announced it will integrate the LERC20 standard of Lossless to power its $FLD token with hack mitigation capabilities of detecting fraud, freezing fraudulent transactions, and reversing stolen funds.

Liquidity – The Lifeblood of the Crypto Market

The term liquidity has various financial meanings that are often used interchangeably and can be very confusing; it could refer to the ease of how an asset is exchanged for another without affecting the market price, how much liquidity a company holds, aggregating liquidity from different sources, or providing access to liquidity.

FLUID ADOPTS POLYGON AS ITS ULTRA-EFFICIENT PRIMARY DEFI CHAIN

FLUID LP – FLUID’s DeFi solution – will utilize Polygon as its commit-chain to provide ultra-low transaction fees at speed.

FLUID Raises $10 Million To Launch AI Quant-Based Crypto Liquidity Aggregation System

FLUID is a game-changer for the virtual assets industry in liquidity aggregation and provides high throughput, ultra-low latency and costs, and zero counterparty risk through AI quant-based solutions

Counterparty Risk and its Impact on DeFi

Counterparty risk refers to the situation where one of the parties of the financial transaction fails to fulfill their commitments. In the traditional market, stocks, bonds, and derivatives carry counterparty risk.

FLUID is on a Mission to Resolve Major Industry Barriers to Institutional Adoption

Cryptocurrencies saw values soar in 2021 when some investors sought a haven from the inflationary pressures. Additionally, retail consumption spiked across the industry, with data revealing that global crypto use had increased by more than 880 percent last year.

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Importance of Execution Speed in Cross-Exchange Order Execution

Trading technologies have evolved significantly over the years. The traditional finance trading technology evolved from a simple electronic order book to an ultra-fast, interconnected, AI-supported unified liquidity, allowing investors and institutions to facilitate advanced trading strategies.

Tackling Significant Industry Barriers to Institutional Adoption

Virtual assets are known for their volatility. Even though the virtual asset market is considered volatile, with the recent digital assets trading and investments boom, many institutional investors seek greater involvement.

The Financial Action Task Force Guidance on Digital Assets

As the DeFi industry exceeds growth forecasts, it has now significantly attracted more interest from financial institutions and regulatory bodies.

The Future Of Connected Liquidity, Transformed

FLUID is the trading system that consists of an AI-based smart order routing protocol and cross-chain liquidity aggregator enabled by FLUID’s proprietary hedging pool providing high throughput at ultra-low costs, ultra-low latency, and zero counterparty risk.

The Benefits of Non-Custodial Exchanges

Most present-day centralized crypto exchange platforms use custodial trading.

The Future Of Institutional Liquidity For Digital Assets Across The Globe

Liquidity is the measure of ease to which a cryptocurrency asset can be exchanged/traded into another crypto asset or fiat currency.

The Importance Of Liquidity Aggregators & Compliance

Regulation of exchanges and more broadly the infrastructure enabling the trading and exchange exchange of virtual assets has been a widely discussed hot topic that has over 2021 and 2022 graced many government bills.

The Steady Rise of DEX Aggregators and What’s Next

It’s no secret that the crypto-verse moves at blazing speed with many projects finding success in disrupting the disruptors. So while DeFi protocols like yield farms and DEX’s were at a high last year, the flood of multiple similar platforms have prompted the rise of DEX aggregators like 1inch and 0x.