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This course examines the fundamentals of Blockchain – what it is, why it is useful, and how it is changing the financial services landscape. By now nearly everyone has heard of Bitcoin. What most people don’t realize though is that while Bitcoin itself may be a long way from gaining popular appeal, the technology underlying it is already being used by major financial firms across the economy. That technology is called Blockchain and it useful for securely recording, moving, and storing financial products of all types. From IBM to JPMorgan, many major companies are exploring how Blockchain can be used in their business. A recent Harvard Business Review article explored the uses and impacts of Blockchain and concluded that the technology had myriad applications in the economy.
Course Objectives
By the end of the course, the participants will be able to:
- Describe what blockchains are and how they are useful
- Recognize the basics of using blockchains in the financial system including their applications
- Explain how blockchains work
- Identify the limitations on blockchains and the risks they entail
- Diagram the movement and transfer of financial assets using a blockchain process versus a conventional technique
Suggested Prerequisites:
- Market Structure – A Micro Look
Program Level:Foundational
Advance Preparation: None
Computers and Financial Calculators: N/A
Recommended CPE Credits: 7