Docente: Beatrice Carbonaro

Cryptocurrencies- different types and how they work

Cryptocurrency is the first important application of blockchain. In this course, you will have the chance to discover different types of cryptocurrencies and how they work. 

Docente: Beatrice Carbonaro

IT_Criptovalute - diversi tipi e come funzionano

La prima importante applicazione blockchain è la criptovaluta.

Una criptovaluta è una valuta progettata per non avere una proprietà centrale, tutte le transazioni vengono criptate in modo univoco.

 In questo corso vedremo nel dettaglio come funzionano le transazioni e i diversi tipi di cryptovalute.

Macroeconomic oriented

Blockchain in Finance

This intermediate course covers aspects related to blockchain in finance, from banking to payments to national banks. 

Topics covered in this course refer to the blockchain impact on :

• Capital Markets
• Asset Management
• Payments and remittances
• Banking and Lending
• Trade Finance
• Insurance

There is also a dedicated course, Industry-oriented, focused on Blockchain in banking. Trade finance is also covered in depth in the Blockchain in International Trade intermediate course. 

Macroeconomic oriented

Cryptocurrency and Macroeconomic Issues

This introductory course presents basic elements related to cryptocurrencies and the link they have to a national economy. 

Topics covered:

- what is a cryptocurrency

- what are the uses of a cryptocurrency

- comparison to a fiat currency

- risks associated to cryptocurrencies

For a more in-depth analysis regarding Blockchain in Finance, refer to that course in the same section.