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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

KC

Apr 24, 2020

A very good explanation of blockchain and Bitcoin. It so much easier to understand what is blockchain, how it works and the issues surrounding its future use and challenges.

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 Ronit M

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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 The class is outdated though.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

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May 27, 2024

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 Outdated as it's from 2019.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

By Cyril

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Jul 2, 2020

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

By ur r g

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Jan 22, 2022

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

By Kunjar B

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Sep 29, 2021

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

By Jack H

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Nov 17, 2021

Informative. Presented in a pretty unengaging manner.

By Gary G

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Jan 11, 2025

The slides and data are outdated; the material could be modernized using more infographics instead of traditional and boring PPT slides. Overall, a good intro but a bit boring and in serious need of modernization. I expected a lot more from a Wharton class.

By julio c s

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Mar 10, 2025

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

By Santiago

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Jun 23, 2019

explained in a confusing way

By Luis F P M

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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

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May 16, 2023

Literally the most boring course I

have ever taken.

Huge disappointment