Digital Currency
This course is part of FinTech Technologies I.
Our world is witnessing a revolutionary change in how we perceive money and conduct financial transactions. This course explores digital currency fundamentals, including cryptocurrencies, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and Stablecoins. You'll learn from three prominent FinTech leaders and academics who will share valuable insights on e-Money and e-Payment technology infrastructures and the regulatory landscape driving digital currency adoption. The course examines what digital currencies are, how they function, and how their security can be guaranteed for global users. You'll explore whether cryptocurrencies, CBDCs, and Stablecoins constitute the future of money, understanding the significance of CBDCs and the advantages and disadvantages of instituting national digital currencies. The course also covers blockchain technology's role in processing and recording transactions, privacy protection methods, and technologies that enhance digital currency safety. By the end of this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of digital currency technologies and their potential impact on the global financial system.
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What you'll learn
Define what digital currency is.
Understand the possible infrastructures for a digital currency.
Identify opportunities and risks associating with Cryptocurrency, CBDC and Stablecoin technology.
Discuss the ramifications of technology advances relevant to CBDCs and electronic payment instruments.
Discuss and evaluate the security and privacy regulation of digital currency from technology and legal standpoints.
Skills you'll gain
This course includes:
PreRecorded video
Graded assignments, exams
Access on Mobile, Tablet, Desktop
Limited Access access
Shareable certificate
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Module Description
This course provides a comprehensive examination of digital currency technologies and their role in the evolving financial landscape. It covers the fundamental concepts of digital currencies, including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and Ethereum, Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), and Stablecoins. Students will explore the technological infrastructures supporting these currencies, including blockchain technology and its importance for transaction immutability and traceability. The course delves into security considerations and privacy protection mechanisms essential for widespread adoption of digital currencies. Additionally, students will analyze the regulatory frameworks and legal implications surrounding digital currencies from both technological and legal perspectives. The course addresses the advantages and disadvantages of implementing national digital currencies, examining real-world examples of CBDC implementation across different countries. Students will also investigate the potential coexistence of private stablecoins and government-issued CBDCs, and how these technologies might shape the future of money and financial transactions globally.
Fee Structure
Individual course purchase is not available - to enroll in this course with a certificate, you need to purchase the complete Professional Certificate Course. For enrollment and detailed fee structure, visit the following: FinTech Technologies I
Payment options
Financial Aid
Instructors
Leading Expert in Financial Law, Regulation, and FinTech at the University of Hong Kong
Douglas W. Arner, Kerry Holdings Professor in Law at HKU, specializes in financial law, regulation, and development. He co-founded various programs and leads major research on FinTech and financial inclusion.
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Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Computer Science at University of Hong Kong
Prof S.M. Yiu is Professor and Deputy Head of the Department of Computer Science at HKU, and Executive Director of the HKU-SCF FinTech Academy. He has published 300+ research papers in refereed journals
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