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About the Course

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....

Top reviews

EK

Feb 27, 2021

Great intro course for those who are not coming from fintech background. I've learned the basics and looking to improve my knowledge even further! Highly recommended

AS

Apr 3, 2020

a very nice course!! grabs interest of students but it is from the economics point if view ,there should have been more of computer science stuff too.overall a nice course.

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By Alberto F

Feb 6, 2021

great material into the future of blockchain use cases and digital assets

By Gaurav S

Mar 28, 2020

Good short course for a quick overview of the cryptocurrency landscape.

By Ashlyn L

Aug 22, 2019

They warned you that it might be hard.... It was but I learned so much!

By Dan B

Apr 20, 2020

really liked it and learned a lot ... didn't like the Batman questions

By Casey C

Mar 9, 2020

Good macro overview of cryptocurrency and the uses of blockchain tech.

By Faris M

May 6, 2020

Would’ve been much more effective if they used more images and graphs

By Nazeer A

Jan 26, 2023

There is a critical need to add visuals and graphics In weeks 1-2-3

By Gopalakrishnan

Jul 6, 2019

Lucid and in-depth elaboration of concepts & crypto CCY valuations

By Troy B

Jul 11, 2020

A decent primer, though I didn't learn much applicable knowledge

By Alexis H

Jun 1, 2020

4th week's module is kind of boring, but other modules are good

By Aragon d

May 10, 2020

Modules 1 to 3 were great! Module 4 was over simplistic.

By Liwen J

Feb 2, 2020

A good entry-level course, but not that much detailed.

By Carlos d F

Jun 21, 2025

Muy completo pero merece un certificado y no lo dan.

By Xuanqi L

Jul 19, 2022

Format was a bit confusing... but material was good.

By Roger K

Mar 13, 2023

Good introduction base layer for future concepts

By Norberto V

Sep 22, 2020

good basic information to start in crypto.

By Alexander S

Feb 2, 2022

A good course with some gems inside

By Abigail R P

Feb 25, 2025

Excellent insights and explanation.

By Ines S T

Jan 31, 2025

Very good, but also very outdated.

By Mo7amedB

Aug 9, 2021

Need more real life examples.

By Subodh P

Apr 10, 2020

Very useful and informative.

By Steve W

Sep 25, 2019

Very informative. Thank you

By Muhammad A N

Feb 1, 2021

Really interesting course

By Zia N

Aug 9, 2021

excellent course

By Carson C

Apr 9, 2021

liked beginning.