15.S12 Blockchain and Money (Fall 2018, MIT OCW). Instructor: Prof. Gary Gensler. This course is for students wishing to explore blockchain technology's potential use - by entrepreneurs and incumbents - to change the world of money and finance. The course begins with a review of Bitcoin and an understanding of the commercial, technical, and public policy fundamentals of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, and smart contracts. The class then continues on to current and potential blockchain applications in the financial sector.
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Lecture 08 - Public Policy
In this session, Prof. Gensler discusses how public policy relates to blockchain technology and crypto finance. The public policy framework guards against illicit activity, provides financial stability, and protects the investing public.