Cryptocurrency and Blockchain
Master cryptocurrency fundamentals, blockchain technology, and digital currency investment strategies.
Master cryptocurrency fundamentals, blockchain technology, and digital currency investment strategies.
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What you'll learn
Define cryptocurrency and understand Bitcoin functionality
Analyze blockchain technology and its core components
Evaluate cryptocurrency as an investment asset
Understand digital signatures and cryptography basics
Assess blockchain applications across industries
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This course includes:
3.68 Hours PreRecorded video
4 quizzes
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There are 4 modules in this course
This comprehensive course introduces students to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, focusing on both theoretical foundations and practical applications. The curriculum covers essential topics including Bitcoin fundamentals, blockchain architecture, cryptography basics, and cryptocurrency as an investment asset class. Students learn about digital signatures, distributed consensus protocols, and proof of work concepts while exploring how blockchain technology is revolutionizing various industries. The course also addresses portfolio theory and risk management in crypto investments, providing a balanced understanding of both opportunities and challenges in the digital currency ecosystem.
Introduction to Cryptocurrency
Module 1 · 33 Minutes to complete
Rules and Structure of Bitcoin
Module 2 · 1 Hours to complete
Cryptocurrency as an Asset Class
Module 3 · 56 Minutes to complete
The Blockchain Ecosystem
Module 4 · 1 Hours to complete
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Instructors
Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Professor in Quantitative Finance
Dr. Jessica Wachter is the Dr. Bruce I. Jacobs Professor in Quantitative Finance at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania, where she specializes in asset pricing models, particularly those that incorporate rare events, as well as behavioral finance and financial econometrics. She has an extensive academic background, holding a Ph.D. in Business Economics and an undergraduate degree in Mathematics from Harvard University. Dr. Wachter is also known for her role as an associate editor for prestigious journals such as the Review of Financial Studies and Journal of Economic Theory.In addition to her academic responsibilities, Dr. Wachter currently serves as Chief Economist and Director of the Division of Economic and Risk Analysis at the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). Her research has garnered numerous accolades, including awards for best published papers in various finance journals. At Wharton, she teaches courses such as "Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies" and "Fundamentals of Finance," where she equips students with essential knowledge about modern financial systems and emerging digital currencies.Through her research and teaching, Jessica Wachter significantly contributes to the understanding of complex financial dynamics, making her a leading figure in the field of quantitative finance.
Senior Director of the Alternative Investments Initiative and Adjunct Professor of Law
Sarah Hammer serves as the Senior Director of the Alternative Investments Initiative at the Wharton School, University of Pennsylvania, where she focuses on private equity, hedge funds, venture capital, and wealth management. In this role, she collaborates with practitioners, alumni, students, policymakers, and academics to enhance understanding and engagement in these sectors. Additionally, she is an adjunct professor of law at the University of Pennsylvania Law School, teaching a course on the transformation of the financial sector. Hammer has extensive experience in financial services, having held leadership positions at prominent firms such as Vanguard Group, PIMCO, JP Morgan Chase, BlackRock, and Tudor Investments.Hammer earned her J.D. from the University of Pennsylvania Law School and an M.B.A. from Wharton. She also completed a Master of Studies at Oxford University, where her dissertation focused on the legal rights of children. As a Harry S. Truman Scholar and a member of Global Board Ready Women, she is committed to advancing diversity and inclusion within finance. At Wharton, she teaches courses like "Cryptocurrency and Blockchain: An Introduction to Digital Currencies," sharing her expertise in emerging financial technologies with students. Through her multifaceted roles in academia and industry, Sarah Hammer plays a pivotal role in shaping the future landscape of finance and investment strategies.
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