CUBiD (Cardiff University Bitcoin Database)
Cardiff University
Sector: Financial Technology / Digital Finance
Type: University Business Unit
Who would you like to contact?
Dr Hossein Jahanshahloo
Founder and creator
cubid@cardiff.ac.uk
Problem
Although Bitcoin network data is publicly available, it is difficult to collect, clean, validate and analyse in a structured form. This creates a significant technical barrier for academics, regulators and practitioners seeking to use blockchain data for research, teaching, policy, compliance and financial analysis.
Solution
CUBiD is a Cardiff University-developed data platform that makes Bitcoin network data easier to access and use without advanced programming or database expertise. It provides a structured core data layer covering block headers, transactions and transaction details, alongside post-processed datasets that support analysis of blocks, addresses and wallet activity. The platform is designed for teaching and research use by academics, regulators and practitioners, with applications including anti-money-laundering analysis, fraud detection, cyber security, accounting, asset pricing and cryptocurrency research. The CUBiD team also offers tailored advice and data-analysis support, enabling users to focus on their research or application rather than the technical work of preparing blockchain data.
Sustainable Development Goals addressed
Some facts:
CUBiD was created in 2020 by Dr Hossein Jahanshahloo at Cardiff Business School and is designed to make complex Bitcoin-network data usable by non-specialists.
Website CUBiD - Cardiff Business School User manual
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