As blockchain technology has become a cornerstone of FinTech, the rise of cryptocurrencies has brought profound impacts and challenges to the financial industry. This course will guide students in exploring how blockchain technology is transforming the financial sector, covering technical foundations, application cases, and future trends. Students will also learn to develop smart contracts and apply core technologies of decentralized finance (DeFi). The course combines theoretical knowledge with practical exercises, enabling students to grasp the impact of blockchain technology on the financial industry comprehensively.

1. Blockchain Technology: Exploring Opportunities, Challenges, and Applications

Authors: Sonali Vyas, Vinod Kumar Shukla, Shaurya Gupta, Ajay Prasad


2. Mastering Blockchain: Inner workings of blockchain, from cryptography and decentralized identities, to DeFi, NFTs and Web3, 4th Edition

Author: Imran Bashir