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As the digital asset market grows, system resiliency, scalability, and agility remain as important as ever. B2C2’s industry-leading quant development team ensures our clients can access reliable pricing 24/7/365 - but have you ever wondered what powers this success behind the scenes? In a recent blog, Jad Sarmo, Head of Quant Development, takes a deep dive into how his team utilises KX’s kdb+ time-series database and other tools to provide industry-leading liquidity: https://lnkd.in/eXC6BhNt #quantdev #digitalassets #cryptoliquidity

“In a nutshell, we’ve built a robust, scalable, and agile infrastructure that helps us maintain our market leader position” - Jad Sarmo at B2C2 on how KX has supported and been fundamental in their delivery of results for clients as data volumes in the market continue to grow and expectations rise. Well worth a read, excellently written by Daniel Tovey. #quantdev #digitalassets #cryptoliquidity

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Mosaic Smart Data has launched a data intelligence service called Smart Markets in partnership with Euroclear. The goal of the launch is to convert Euroclear’s raw data into actionable insights, aiding market participants in detecting trends, refining trading models, and crafting informed strategies. https://lnkd.in/dzCg2Bw9 Follow Liquidity24 for daily forex updates! Matthew Hodgson, Anton Aucamp, John Showell, Emanuele Tomeo, Gareth Evans, stephen caplen, Marek Lewandowski Anna Magee, FCCA, MBA, Valérie Urbain, Hanna Vainio, Matt Newnham, Olivier Grimonpont, John Bendermacher, Philippe Laurensy, Paul Hurd #Fintech #CapitalMarkets #CapitalMarkets #FixedIncome #SmartMarkets

📈 Mosaic Smart Data launches '𝗦𝗺𝗮𝗿𝘁 𝗠𝗮𝗿𝗸𝗲𝘁𝘀', a next-gen data intelligence service powered by Euroclear’s comprehensive fixed income data including government and corporate bonds.   𝘒𝘦𝘺 𝘧𝘦𝘢𝘵𝘶𝘳𝘦𝘴   ✅ #SmartMarkets helps #CapitalMarkets participants understand the big data they generate and enables participants to enhance trading models and build informed strategies.   ✅ The service transforms #Euroclear's fixed income data into actionable insights and leverages AI and #MachineLearning to analyse raw data.   ✅ Smart Markets provides deeper market understanding, enabling enhanced trading models and strategies and represent a significant step in a market that grew 12.4% to USD 42bn in 2023.   Philippe Laurensy, Global Head Product Expansion and Strategy at Euroclear, said: “By harnessing the scale and depth of Euroclear’s post trade ecosystem, which in 2022 settled the equivalent of EUR 992 trillion in securities transactions, Smart Markets is able to provide trading firms with a true picture of fixed income activity including government and corporate bond markets.”   Matthew Hodgson, CEO and founder of Mosaic Smart Data, said: “Mosaic has been at the leading edge of data analytics for capital markets since our inception, and the launch of Smart Markets takes our offering to the next level, introducing a new category of data product.”   Mosaic Smart Data has recently been included in FinTech Global's #AIFintech100.   Learn more via our press release 👇

In the fast-paced world of quant trading, model performance isn’t just about what you see on the surface—it’s about catching issues before they impact returns. Standard monitoring practices focus on high-level metrics or system health, but in quant trading, these don’t tell the full story. Subtle data shifts, anomalies in smaller segments, or unexpected third-party data changes can quietly erode model accuracy and, ultimately, profitability. That’s why we advocate for a more proactive, specialized approach to monitoring quant models. Instead of reacting to issues after they hit your bottom line, specialized monitoring empowers teams to detect and address changes in real-time across key areas, whether it’s geography, data source, or market conditions. Check out our latest blog post to dive into why specialized monitoring matters in automated trading systems. After all, when you're handling complex, high-stakes models, there’s no room for blind spots. #QuantTrading #DataScience #ModelMonitoring #MLOps #QuantFinance

Tired of inaccurate portfolio valuations? 📊 Imagine tracking thousands of transactions seamlessly and generating instant tax reports with just a few clicks🚀 Lets discuss some of the current Account Data Struggles: 1️⃣ Fragmented DeFi Activity: Tracking trades and portfolio performance across Raydium, Orca, Jupiter, Margin and Drift feels impossible. 2️⃣ Historical Data Gaps: Solana’s architecture updates data every 400ms which doesn’t store historical account data, leaving gaps in analytics and tax reporting. 3️⃣ Dusting Attacks: Solana processes data very quickly but the venues struggle to keep up without a proper account indexer, making them vulnerable to dusting attacks. 4️⃣ Multi-Token Account Challenges: Solana’s account-based model makes tracking multiple token accounts complex without an indexer. Astralane's Account Indexer solves these data challenges: ♦️ High speed parsing engines: Zero-copy deserialization for precise event insights and token data which decodes the transaction data to extract crucial information. ♦️ State reconstruction engine: Rebuilds historical account states via replay which can help analyze any account at any given time. ♦️ Historical ledger traversal: Efficiently processes and analyzes past transactions to track historical positions. ♦️ Market data integration: Pulls in live price feeds and market data for real-time portfolio analysis. Astralane's Account Indexer unlocks real-time portfolio tracking, comprehensive history for easy tax reporting, instant PnL insights and clean AI-ready data 📈 If this is something of interest to you, connect with us at: hi(at)astralane.io

𝐈𝐬 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐍𝐞𝐰 𝐂𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐓𝐨𝐝𝐚𝐲’𝐬 𝐖𝐨𝐫𝐥𝐝? Yes, you heard it right! Data is a game-changer. With the right insights, you can make even the toughest decisions in minutes. But there’s a catch… Raw data from CRMs, tools, or other platforms won’t get you far unless it’s organized in a sophisticated way. What does that mean? It means cleaning, formatting, analyzing, and visualizing your data in a way that turns it into actionable insights. When your data is in this form, complex decisions become clear and easy! P.S. Do you think data will be the new currency? #DataDriven #DataManagement #ExcelExpert #DataAnalysis #BusinessIntelligence #DataVisualization #ExcelAutomation #CleanData #BusinessDecisions #DataIsCurrency

This week's analyst updates shed light on key market trends and stock insights, providing actionable strategies for investors. Here’s a concise breakdown: 📌 Robinhood Markets (NASDAQ: HOOD) - Upgrade: Barclays shifts to Overweight with a price target of $49. - Highlights: a. Strategic growth from product and geographic diversification. b. Elevated interest rates and favorable equity markets boost its trajectory. c. Positioned to benefit from cryptocurrency market growth in line with macroeconomic conditions. 📌 Palantir Technologies (NASDAQ: PLTR) - Coverage initiated: Baird rates Neutral with a price target of $70. - Highlights: a. AI-driven growth with the AIP platform increasing U.S. commercial revenue by 30%. b. Strong government and institutional AI adoption enhances its competitive edge. c. Analysts remain cautious due to valuation concerns despite strong performance. 📌 Spotify Technology (NYSE: SPOT) - Coverage initiated: Inderes rates Reduce with a price target of $470. - Highlights: a. Profitability achieved with robust user growth and solid free cash flow. b. Valuation concerns arise due to high EV/FCFF and EV/EBIT multiples. Investor insights Analyst updates provide a solid foundation, but it’s essential to incorporate data from key metrics for a comprehensive strategy. - For Robinhood, assess net profit margins, liquidity ratios, and debt-to-assets metrics to evaluate long-term potential. - For Palantir, monitor cash flow metrics to analyze scalability and profitability. - For Spotify, use historical earnings data to validate growth projections. Financial Modeling Prep offers resources like the Key Metrics API to analyze real-time data, including return on equity, market cap, free cash flow, and debt-to-equity ratios. These insights empower investors to make informed, strategic decisions. Visit the link for more details: https://lnkd.in/gkeEahFh