Blockchain Technology and the Future of FinTech

In this course, you will learn about the technicalities associated with blockchain technology and the implications of decentralized finance by exploring smart contracts and cryptocurrencies. You will gain insight into the future of FinTech, and associated payment innovations to identify opportunities and make effective FinTech decisions in your context.

• The difference between cryptocurrencies, stablecoins, utility tokens, and non-fungible tokens in decentralized finance.
• The shortfalls of traditional finance to highlight new opportunities.
• The practical implications of central bank digital currencies in the payment space.
• The ability to present a use case for programmable money using a permissioned blockchain or central bank digital currency network in your context.