FIN 3340X: Introduction to Financial Technologies and Cryptocurrencies
Credits: 3. Contact Hours: Lecture 3.
Prereq: FIN 3010
Introduction to the emerging role of financial technologies and cryptocurrencies in the financial services industry and the impact these technologies are having in areas such as payment systems, financial regulation, crowdfunding, robotic investments, and cyber security. Explore the history and origins of crypto coins, markets for trading cryptocurrencies, and role of digital money as a medium of exchange and financial asset, including valuation, risk, and correlation with other investments.
(Typically Offered: Fall, Spring)