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Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies

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University of Pennsylvania

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Course Features

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Duration

4 hours

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Delivery Method

Online

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Available on

Limited Access

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Accessibility

Desktop, Laptop

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Language

English

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Subtitles

English

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Level

Intermediate

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Teaching Type

Self Paced

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Video Content

4 hours

Course Description

What is Cryptocurrency? How is it an innovative, efficient and cost-effective way to exchange currency? This course is for people and companies who wish to understand how to invest in cryptocurrency. Sarah Hammer and Jessica Wachter will help you to create a framework that allows for both Cryptocurrency as well as Blockchain. Learn how to identify a currency, analyse the foundations for digital signatures, and the blockchain technology in cryptocurrency. Also, you'll be able to accurately evaluate the risks associated with cryptocurrency in an investment portfolio. This course will give you a solid understanding of Cryptocurrency and the intricacies Blockchain technology. You'll also be able to devise a strategy for incorporating Cryptocurrency in your investment plans. Although there are no prerequisites, "Fintech, Foundations, Payments and Regulations" is recommended by Wharton's Fintech Specialization.

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What You Will Learn

You’ll define Bitcoin and understand its popularity as a currency. You’ll discuss the methodology behind transacting with Bitcoin, and gain a deep understanding of the definition of currency and the critical importance of a shared common belief behind a u

You’ll also analyze the growth of centralized intermediaries that facilitate dollar transactions using cash-alternative methodologies and their role in currency

You'll learn how Bitcoin utilizes digital signatures in their transactions to ensure privacy for individuals

You’ll examine Cryptocurrency as an asset class, and delve deeper into whether Cryptocurrency has a place in individual investment portfolios

Blockchain Ecosystem

Course Instructors

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Jessica Wachter

Professor in Quantitative Finance

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 di...
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Sarah Hammer

Instructor

Senior Director of the Alternative Investments Initiative, Adjunct Professor of Law

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