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Dr. Jonathan Ravn Karlsen is a research fellow at the University of Western Australia, focusing on digital finance, economic benefits of financial innovation, and the unintended facilitation of illicit activities such as those associated with darknet markets and ransomware attacks. He has previously held research positions at the Financial Conduct Authority and the Digital Currency Cooperative Research Center. Dr. Karlsen earned his PhD in Finance from the University of Technology Sydney, a Master's in Applied Economics Finance from Copenhagen Business School, and a Bachelor's in Economics and Business Administration. His research encompasses various aspects of financial markets including market integrity, financial misconduct, market manipulation, and insider trading. He has notable publications, such as one in the Review of Financial Studies addressing illegal activity financed by cryptocurrencies. Dr. Karlsen is currently involved in several projects related to measuring market integrity and the economic impact of asset tokenization, among others.
Digital Finance Cooperative Research Center • Perth
Conducting research on digital finance and associated economic implications.
Financial Conduct Authority • Perth
Investigated monetary issues related to digital currencies and financial regulations.
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