Cyptocurrency

This course provides a comprehensive introduction to the technologies, economics, and policies shaping the digital asset ecosystem. Students will learn the foundational principles of cryptocurrency systems, including blockchain architecture, cryptographic security, consensus mechanisms, and decentralized transaction validation. examines major cryptocurrencies such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, as well as emerging digital assets, focusing on their design, market behavior, and potential future developments.

Discussion will extend to the economic and policy implications of widespread cryptocurrency adoption, including regulatory frameworks, monetary policy challenges, and national security concerns related to financial stability and illicit activity. Through case studies and critical analysis, students develop the analytical tools to evaluate the opportunities and challenges of integrating cryptocurrency into the broader financial and policy landscape.