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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 Mark G S

Mar 22, 2020

Decent course

By Robert Z

Feb 26, 2021

Some concept have been glossed over and not explained in sufficient detail like the sort of puzzles the miners solve and not enough visuals to show how this works. Also some words should be defined beforehand such as nodes, decentralised network, with some corresponding graphics. The last module was read with a rather annoying voice, quite unbearable to listen to, as if there was fire somewhere.

By Krishna G

Oct 4, 2019

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 Silindile M

Dec 6, 2022

great content but is dated and needs to be updated, furthermore research seems to focus on the US stats consider a more diverse base (i.e. include findings from developing counties, which also have the fastest growing fintech market)

By Ronit M

Jul 14, 2022

The professors were great. The class is outdated though. A lot has changed, especially the prices of Bitcoin and Ethereum. Also the laws regrading crypto and the fact that IRS, has now classified crypto for tax puproses.

By Veronica B

May 27, 2024

It's gives a basic understanding of FinTech. Outdated as it's from 2019. No math practice involved.

By Cyril

Jul 2, 2020

The material is good but the questions are or too easy and/or badly formulated

By ur r g

Jan 21, 2022

The middle part of the course was really tough on my brain.

By Kunjar B

Sep 29, 2021

Course is good for beginners. The quizzes are too easy.

By Jack H

Nov 17, 2021

Informative. Presented in a pretty unengaging manner.

By julio c s

Mar 10, 2025

YOU DONT GIVE ME MY CERTIFICATE AFTER COMPLETED THE COURSE!!

By Santiago

Jun 23, 2019

explained in a confusing way

By Luis F P M

Jun 30, 2023

This course is general overview about blockchain subject.

I particularly felt the course mixed complex topics with some basics, making the experience learning thick and simple, thus confused. In other hand, the course is bounded in the US context.

I barely recommend this course to learn the basic of blockchain.