Financial Digital Assets and the Financial Risk Modeling of Portfolio Investments

The study of financial digital assets and alternative investments is crucial as these emerging asset classes reshape the global financial landscape. As technological innovations such as blockchain and decentralized finance (DeFi) continue to expand, understanding the risks, valuation, and portfolio implications of digital assets becomes essential for investors and institutions. Analyzing assets like non-fungible tokens (NFTs), stablecoins, and central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) provides insights into their economic and behavioral impacts, aiding in informed decision-making. This research supports the development of robust financial strategies, fostering innovation while addressing the complexities and risks of integrating digital assets into traditional investment frameworks. Financial Digital Assets and the Financial Risk Modeling of Portfolio Investments is an in-depth investigation of the dynamics and risks of financial digital assets, with a focus on their behavior in an investment portfolio. It is significant in the context of technological innovations in finance, as financial digital assets become increasingly prevalent and critical in the global economy. Covering topics such as financial inclusion, financial risk modeling, and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), this book is an excellent resource for financial analysts, portfolio managers, investment professionals, researchers, academicians, policy makers, and more.

Andrei Dragos Popescu is a distinguished Angel Investor and visionary entrepreneur/executive with an extensive record of business growth and innovation. His career is marked by a remarkable ability to build and nurture successful companies across diverse regions, including Singapore, Austria, Italy, and Romania. He has consistently sought continuous intellectual stimulation through a broad array of experiences in dynamic, challenging, and high-intensity environments. Dr. Andrei Popescu has dedicated himself to assisting organizations in navigating challenging markets, helping them dismantle barriers that hinder their potential. His efforts extend to regions such as Scandinavia, Eastern Europe, China, and the Asia-Pacific. As the Founder and CEO of SCX Holdings, an Alternative Asset Management and Investment & Intellectual Property Holding Company, Dr. Andrei Popescu has demonstrated exceptional leadership and innovation. Additionally, he serves as a founding board member for AQAI Capital and the Romanian Chamber of Commerce in Singapore (RoCham). Dr. Andrei Popescu is an active and influential participant in the FinTech sphere, the Crypto & Alternative Assets Class Ecosystems, and the Blockchain/Distributed Ledger Technology (DLT) communities in Southeast Asia, Europe, and the USA. He regularly attends meetups, speaks at conferences, and provides advisory services on Blockchain/DLT, Internet of Things (IoT), Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning (ML), Alternative Investments, and FinTech projects. Dr. Andrei Popescu is a firm believer in the transformative potential of Financial Digital Assets. He believes that the introduction of Financial Digital Assets into the financial services sector, will not only stabilize the investment landscape, but will radically disrupt old-school ways of the financial world Dr. Andrei Popescu's primary focus and interests encompass Strategic Investments in Disruptive Technologies & Innovations, FinTech, Financial Innovations, Financial Digital Assets, Blockchain, DLT, Crypto Asset Trading Systems, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), decentralized applications (dApps), Digital Markets & Trading Platforms, Data Science, Data Capital, Artificial Intelligence (ANI, AGI, ASI, ML, DL) applications, AI-based Automated Trading Strategies, and Business Strategy Implementations via AI systems.

Cristi Marcel Spulbar is the Executive Director of the Economics, Banking and Financial Research Center (CEBAFI) at the University of Craiova, Romania, and a Professor and Habilitated Doctor on the Faculty of Economics and Business Administration at the University of Craiova. Dr. Spulbar has published more than 250 research papers in journals and conferences and has authored/co-authored more than 25 books. He became a Doctor of Economics in 1999 at the University of Craiova, with a Ph.D. thesis titled, “Optimization of Banking Management in Terms of Market Economy.” His habilitation thesis, “Research on Efficiency of Banking Systems and Monetary Policy,” was published in 2016, and he became a member of the University of Craiova’s Doctoral School of Economics, where he has supervised the awarding of Ph.D. degrees in the financial field. His current research interests include banking management, quantitative finance, financial markets, economics, international monetary economy, money and credit, and corporate finance. Building his academic profile since 1995, he has also gained broad experience as a practical practitioner in the financial field. Through continuous training and study, he has achieved a benchmark level of additional professional qualifications, enabling him to serve as an investment consultant, economic and financial evaluator, broker and dealer. Currently, he is a Non-Executive Independent Member of Management Board at Exim Banca Romaneasca.