[Download] Blockchain In Banking Industry & Enterprise Applications

This is the second in a series of courses on financial technology, also called Fintech. The course provides a business-oriented overview of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and cryptocurrencies.

The course is structured into three main modules.

In the first one, we will learn about cryptography. Having a basic understanding of hashing functions, encryption and decryption is essential to understand blockchain technology.

In the second module, we will dive deep into the technology of distributed ledgers, from creating transactions, to building blocks, and validating transactions.

In the third module, we will look at the business applications of blockchain technology, with a focus on financial services and cryptocurrencies. We will talk about cryptocurrencies, digital wallets and exchanges, and enterprise applications of blockchain. We will also read and discuss the latest reports on blockchain and HBS cases on Deutsche Bank and R3 Corda.

What you’ll learn

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After the completion of this course, you will be fluent in all aspects related to distributed ledgers. You will learn:

• What distributed ledgers are.
• When to use or not to use decentralized ledgers in your business.
• The state-of-the-art of blockchain applications in finance.

What Is Fintech?

Fintech stands for “financial technologies” but it isn’t just for those in financial institutions. It’s is a new technology that automates and improves the various financial services employed by businesses and organizations. Regardless of the field you’re in, Fintech is transforming it. Fintech startups are some of the fastest growing organizations with global Fintech reaching critical mass with technologies like blockchain and artificial intelligence upending traditional financial services.