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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies

Wharton's Fintech Specialization is designed to introduce you to the fundamental building blocks of financial technologies and real-world applications through case studies of Wharton-led companies in the field. You'll learn the the essential components of technology-driven financial strategies, from complex regulations to cryptocurrency to portfolio optimization. You'll also learn how modern investment strategies deploy technology to produce optimal results, explore the disruptive force of changing payment methods, analyze the changing regulatory landscape, and gain a deeper understanding of r

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Created by: Jessica Wachter

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What is Cryptocurrency and how is it an innovative and effective method of currency? This course was designed for individuals and organizations who want to learn how to navigate investment in cryptocurrencies. Professors Jessica Wachter and Sarah Hammer will guide you through developing a framework for understanding both Cryptocurrency and Blockchain. You'll learn how to define a currency, analyze the foundations of digital signatures and blockchain technology in cryptocurrency, and accurately assess the risks of cryptocurrency in a modern investment portfolio. By the end of this course, you'll have a deep understanding of the realities of Cryptocurrency, the intricacies of Blockchain technology, and an effective strategy for incorporating Cryptocurrency into your investment plans. No prerequisites are required, although "Fintech: Foundations, Payments, and Regulations" from Wharton's Fintech Specialization is recommended.

Time: 8h

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Jessica Wachter

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Jessica Wachter is currently an associate editor at the Review of Financial Studies, the Journal of Economic Theory, and Mathematics and Financial Economics. Previously, she served on the board of directors of the American Finance Association. She has been a Research Associate of the National Bureau of Economic Research since 2008. Her research interests include asset pricing models that incorporate rare events, models of portfolio allocation, and financial econometrics.

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By Thomas L J on 4-Nov-19

Awesome course for people who have little to no experience with cryptocurrency. I very much enjoyed it and learned a lot!

By Zeeshan A A on 3-Nov-19

I found some repetition in the content of different lectures.Due to which the course appeared to be less coherent.

By Felix L on 3-Nov-19

Very information course! Highly recommended for those who wants to learn how Blockchain, Mining, Cryptocurrency, Crypto Finance works.

By Greg C on 30-Oct-19

Awesome Course!

By Prykhodko D on 24-Oct-19

US centric course (without a word of warning that it is non global one).

By Jean-François L on 16-Oct-19

I enjoyed the content and the format.

By Qianyi G on 8-Oct-19

They don't want to fix incorrect quiz answers.

By Roberto F M on 8-Oct-19

El curso amplio mi conocimiento sobre criptomonedas.Saludos!!

By Sai K G on 4-Oct-19

Thanks a lot for this course. Kindly expand on module 2 and make it simpler. This module is highly abstract so supplement it with more videos or reading material. Please have the instructor in a smaller window at the corner so that we can see the slides simultaneously.

By Yiwen H on 29-Sep-19

This course offered me a great overview of blockchain and cryptocurrency in a short time, as well as application perspectives.

By Stephen J W M C C on 25-Sep-19

Very informative. Thank you

By Sahil T on 19-Sep-19

Amazing course. I feel much more confident in the subject of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency. I liked how the course was structured starting from the basics and then moving forward and touching almost everything. I really enjoyed the last few lectures which were interviews from the startup people and actual practioners from this Fintech field, giving a real life perspective as how and where these concepts are being applied and what is the scope. Teachers were very knowledgeable and explained concepts and theory perfectly and in an easy to understand manner. I would definitely suggest taking this course. Good Luck!

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