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Cryptocurrencies

What is a cryptocurrency (such as Bitcoin), and why is there so much excitement in financial circles about all of the different cryptocurrencies? Although there have been many documentaries produced discussing Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies at a very high level, they fail to convey a real understanding of cryptocurrencies. This class will provide a description of how cryptocurrencies can be used for both legitimate and illegitimate purposes, as well as a technical description of "how it works."

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