FIN 4793 BLOCKCHAIN AND EMERGING FINANCIAL TECHNOLOGIES
This course introduces students to blockchains and other emerging financial technologies. The course covers topics such as the technical innovations that make blockchain technology possible, what Bitcoin is and how it works, smart contract platforms, Layer 1 platforms, crypto ecosystems and crypto markets, Decentralized Finance (Defi), artificial intelligence in finance, and automated investing platforms. We will emphasize data competency and complete several data-related projects.