MFIN6650 · Finance

FinTech and Cryptocurrencies

Carroll School of Management

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Gang Nathan Dong

Assistant Professor of the Practice, Finance, Carroll School of Management

11 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.5

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Gang Nathan Dong

Assistant Professor of the Practice, Finance, Carroll School of Management

11 evaluations for this course

Instructor: 4.7
Course: 4.5

About this course

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

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OrganizationHow well the course was organized: 4.74 / 5
ChallengeHow intellectually challenging students found it: 4.56 / 5
AttendanceHow necessary attendance was: 4.61 / 5
AssignmentsHow helpful assignments were: 4.67 / 5

Weekly effort: ~4 hours

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Evaluation history 7 terms

All available terms for MFIN6650. Numerical averages use the five-point scale.
Term	Evaluations	Course rating	Instructor rating
Spring 2025	2	4.6	4.7
Fall 2024	1	4.6	4.8
Spring 2024	2	4.6	4.8
Fall 2023	1	4.2	4.5
Spring 2023	2	4.7	4.8
Fall 2022	1	4.3	4.4
Spring 2022	2	4.4	4.5