While the use of artificial intelligence agents is expanding in the financial sector, it seems that this technology has become significantly widespread on the Nasdaq side in the last 18 months. Pranav Ramesh, head of options research at Nasdaq, stated that artificial intelligence agents have become more reliable, especially in the last six months, and have begun to be used more in corporate workflows. It is stated that the tendency of previous systems to produce incorrect results delayed this transition, but recent developments have significantly reduced this problem.
Usage areas are expanding within Nasdaq
It is reported that artificial intelligence agents are actively used in market surveillance, compliance processes and market microstructure analysis within Nasdaq. It is stated that the systems used especially in anti-money laundering processes automate low-value but high-volume transactions. It is also stated that the artificial intelligence-supported order type, developed by Nasdaq and approved in 2023, adapts to market conditions in real time by evaluating more than 140 parameters.
Crypto platforms may adopt AI faster
Ramesh thinks that this experience will be directly reflected in the crypto markets. Crypto trading platforms are expected to rapidly integrate AI agents both in internal operations and individual user tools. It is stated that this technology may become more visible in areas such as position analysis, transaction recommendations and order execution.
While Ramesh emphasizes that the crypto industry can be a pioneer in the use of artificial intelligence in the retail transaction environment, he also adds that this transformation does not mean completely autonomous systems. In the current model, a structure stands out in which artificial intelligence agents undertake most of the analysis and operational processes, but the final decision remains under human control.
Impacts on employment are discussed
A clearer picture is drawn in assessments of the impact of artificial intelligence agents on the workforce. Ramesh notes that this technology has led to displacement, especially in entry-level software, customer service and analytics roles.
It is stated that artificial intelligence agents have taken over many jobs and this process has already become an observable trend.
This trend is also reflected in company decisions. It is known that Crypto.com laid off 12% of its employees, Messari made organizational changes, and Block planned cuts covering more than 4,000 employees. These steps appear to be linked to the goal of increasing efficiency with artificial intelligence.
