Fintech, Blockchain, Crypto

1.5 Credits · Level: Graduate, Undergraduate

Fintech is the application of technology to finance. This is both an old and new tradition in finance. Financial firms have often been the first users of innovative technology. Obtaining and interpreting information faster than competitors, along with innovating new products and processes can provide a competitive edge. This course will start with an overview of Fintech, giving a brief overview of all topics that will be covered in the class. We will then explore the rapidly evolving digital asset space and learn about blockchains, cryptocurrencies, and decentralized finance (DeFi). We will then turn to the various “verticals” in fintech including open banking, payments, borrowing/lending, capital markets, investments, insurtech, regtech, and more.