2024-2025 Graduate Catalog

BUAN 682 Digital Currencies: Blockchain & Crypto

Course Title - Digital Currencies: Blockchain and Cryptocurrency

We will cover the mainstream blockchain-based digital currencies (e.g., Bitcoin, Ethereum, and Uniswap), stable coins (e.g., MakerDAO, USDT, etc.), as well as Non Fungible Tokens (NFT). We will also discuss the Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its interdependency with blockchain technology. We will focus on the financial aspects of digital currencies, including valuation, trading, liquidity, investment, collection, and regulation. Students will create their own digital currencies.

Credits

3