MFIN 6650 FinTech and Cryptocurrencies

Name: FinTech and Cryptocurrencies
Rating: 4.54 (494 reviews)

This class focuses on understanding the design of cryptocurrencies and blockchains and their investment implications. We first discuss the technical underpinnings of blockchain and review key concepts such as decentralization and consensus algorithms. We then examine cryptocurrencies as an asset and review the dynamics of crypto markets. Finally, we discuss limits of arbitrage and hedging in crypto futures and options. A general knowledge of Python coding is assumed. STEM-designated

Course overview

Department: Finance
School: CSOM
Credits: 3
Level: Both
Offered: null

Catalog details

Prerequisites: MFIN1151 or MFIN8801

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Requirements fulfilled

Finance: Additional MFIN elective options (Current University Catalog)
Finance: Prescribed finance elective options (Current University Catalog)
Finance: One elective from the following list (must be taken in CSOM) (Current University Catalog; students should confirm their catalog year)

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Official evaluation summary

4.54 / 5

Based on 494 aggregate responses from BC Avalanche/Blue evaluations.

Data freshness

Course and evaluation data last updated 2026-08-02. Source details and limitations are documented in Data Sources and Methodology.

Instructors

Gang Nathan Dong
Fall 2026, Spring 2026, Fall 2025, Spring 2025, Fall 2024, Spring 2024, Fall 2023, Spring 2023, Fall 2022, Spring 2022 · Official rating 4.66/5

Sections

Section 01
Fall 2026 · Gang Nathan Dong · Fulton Hall 115 W 04:30PM-06:50PM · Offered