MFIN 6650 FinTech and Cryptocurrencies
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 evaluations
- Course rating
- 4.54 / 5 · Excellent
- Instructor rating
- 4.66 / 5 · Excellent
- Terms evaluated
- 9
| Term | Instructor | Course overall | Instructor overall | Well organized | Clear learning objectives | Intellectually challenging | Helpful assignments | Applicable beyond course | Attendance necessary | Weekly effort | Responses |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spring 2026 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 1–3 hrs/week | 73 of 93 |
| Fall 2025 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 1–3 hrs/week | 42 of 49 |
| Spring 2025 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 70 of 82 |
| Fall 2024 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 34 of 43 |
| Spring 2024 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 4.7 | 1–3 hrs/week | 77 of 94 |
| Fall 2023 | Gang Nathan Dong | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 25 of 36 |
| Spring 2023 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.7 | 4.8 | 4.9 | 4.8 | 4.6 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4.8 | 4–6 hrs/week | 73 of 95 |
| Fall 2022 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 4.5 | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.7 | 4.2 | 1–3 hrs/week | 35 of 41 |
| Spring 2022 | Gang Nathan Dong | 4.4 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 4.6 | 4.6 | 4.5 | 1–3 hrs/week | 65 of 106 |