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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

SS

Jun 9, 2020

Explained everything in detail. I did have to do some of my own research to fully understand but it was overall great! Highly recommend for anyone who is trying to be more involved in the Blockchain.

CH

Jun 27, 2019

This course was everything you said it would be, quite informational but a lot of work. I enjoyed the slides because they were advanced and quite organized with large volume - it is TRUE :) And I als

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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 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 10, 2021

liked beginning.

By Mark G S

Mar 22, 2020

Decent course

By Jasmine Z

May 27, 2024

2024 review Out of date information for current market trends. Very good overview for those without a technical background to understand Blockchain technology. The information was overall interesting, and I learned a lot about the basics, just not about any market trends. I wish they updated it to understand the business aspect and current market and opportunities. I'm taking this course from Wharton, not MIT, for a reason. The case study on a company providing financial aid refinancing doesn't even provide that service anymore.

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 L 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 22, 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 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.

By Julie H

May 16, 2023

Literally the most boring course I

have ever taken.

Huge disappointment