Payments, Crypto currencies and blockchain (FTP301)
Vietnamese title: Phương tiện thanh toán, tiền điện tử và công nghệ chuỗi khối
Credits: 3
Prerequisites: FIN301

Description:
The development of Cryptocurrencies, using the fundamentals of cryptography and blockchain, is predicted to have significant impact on banks, financial institutions, governments, economies and business in general. The decentralization of payment networks and the establishment of an ecosystem of various stakeholders results in various benefits and challenges that will influence their adoption and diffusion in the marketplace. This unit examines cryptocurrencies and blockchain and their emergence and role in financial markets. This unit discuss the technical underpinnings of blockchain and key concepts such as decentralization and consensus algorithms. Students will learn how these new financial instruments and technologies are disrupting traditional ways of doing business.
'- Understand the fundamentals of blockchain and demonstrate knowledge of theoretical crypto-currency concepts and their applications.
- Critically evaluate the use of cryptocurrencies from a social and economic perspective with regard to regulatory frameworks that govern adoption and use.
- Apply different financial instruments and technology infrastructures including digital currencies and blockchain that facilitate the operation of financial markets.
- Compare and contrast how these new instruments and technologies are disrupting traditional ways of doing business in the financial industry.

Learning outcomes:
Comprehensive Understanding of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Ecosystem
Comprehensive Analysis and Evaluation of Blockchain Technology
Application of Blockchain in Payments and Digital Asset Management
Assessment of Impact of Blockchain on Traditional Financial Markets
Understanding and Application of DeFi in Decentralized Finance
Analysis of Legal and Environmental Impact of Blockchain and Cryptocurrency
Integration of AI and Blockchain into Payment Applications

Student tasks:
- Students must attend more than 80% of contact slots in order to be accepted to the final examination.
- Student is responsible to do all exercises, assignments and labs given by instructor in class or at home and submit on time
- Use laptop in class only for learning purpose
- Promptly access to http://flm.fpt.edu.vn for up-to-date course information

Tools:
- Internet
- Laptop

Materials:
description: Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology Applications
author: Gulshan Shrivastava (Editor), Dac-Nhuong Le (Editor), Kavita Sharma (Editor)
publisher: Wiley
published_date: 2020
isbn: 9781119621157
note: Wiley Vital Source
description: Online material website: Binance Academy, Bybit Learn, Coin98, etc.
note: Binance Academy, Bybit Learn, Coin98, etc.

Assessments:
category: Class Participation
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: All sessions
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: Discussion questions and Constructive questions
knowledge_and_skill: Depending on the time and schedule of each session.
grading_guide: All chapters and learning materials covered in each session.
note: Classroom
category: Group Assignment
type: on-going
weight: 30.0
duration: Last week
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: Group Assignment topic based on chosen case study/discussion topics/small project/review and evaluate crypto projects.
knowledge_and_skill: 1 topic each group
grading_guide: All chapters and learning materials covered.
note: Classroom
category: Individual assigment
type: on-going
weight: 20.0
duration: Session 57
question_type: All CLOs
no_question: Students analyze a blockchain/cryptocurrency project related to the content of the chapters or discussion sections. Compare theory and practice to provide a full analysis.
knowledge_and_skill: 1 full analysis
grading_guide: All chapters and learning materials covered.
note: Take-Home
category: Quiz
type: on-going
weight: 10.0
duration: 45 minutes/each quiz
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: Multiple-choice, True-False; Short-answer Questions, Essay questions covering both qualitative and quantitative aspects of the learning materials.
knowledge_and_skill: Number of questions will depend on the lengths and difficulty levels of each question given by the lecturer.
grading_guide: Quiz 1: Chap 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Quiz 2: All discussion topics
note: Classroom
category: Final exam
type: Final exam
weight: 30.0
duration: 60 minutes
question_type: CLO1, CLO2, CLO3, CLO4, CLO5
no_question: Multiple - choice questions
knowledge_and_skill: 50
grading_guide: All chapters and learning materials covered in the course.
note: Classroom

Schedule:
session: Course Introduction
learning_outcomes: I
session: Chapter 1: Blockchain: A New Era of Technology
1.1 Introduction to Web 3.0
1.2 Blockchain
1.3 Bitcoin
1.4 Ethereum
learning_outcomes: T
session: 1.6 Decentralized Applications (DApps)
1.7 Case study
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 2: Blockchain: A Path to the Future
2.2 Blockchain Architecture
2.3 Types of Blockchain Systems
learning_outcomes: T
session: 2.4 Consensus Algorithms
2.5 Blockchain Applications That Are Transforming Society
learning_outcomes: T
session: Group activity: Comparing consensus mechanisms and their applications in finance.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 3: Blockchain in 5G
3.1 Introduction
3.2 Data Economy of Blockchain and 5G
3.3 Combination of Blockchain Technology and 5G Mobile Connection
3.5 Applications of Blockchain and 5G
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 4: Blockchain in Social Networking
4.1 Overview of Blockchain and Social Networking Platform
4.2 Decentralized Online Social Network
4.4 Privacy-Preserving Services for Social Network
learning_outcomes: I
session: Group discussion on the security benefits and transparency of blockchain across sectors.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 5: Integrating Blockchain with CACC for Trust and Platoon Management
5.3 Background
5.5 Proposed Framework
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 6: Impact of Blockchain for Internet of Things Security
6.2 Challenges and Issues in IoT
6.3 Blockchain
6.4 IoT Blockchain Approaches
learning_outcomes: T
session: Case study: The use of smart contracts
learning_outcomes: T
session: QUIZZ 1 (chapter 1-2-3-5-6)
learning_outcomes: I
session: Chapter 10: Impact of Application of Big Data on Cryptocurrency
10.3 Cryptocurrency
10.3.1 How Does a Cryptocurrency Transaction Work?
10.3.2 The Cryptocurrency Market10.6 Coexistence of Big Data and Blockchain
learning_outcomes: T
session: Factors affecting cryptocurrency values (supply and demand, regulations, economic events).
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 13: Blockchain Technology: A Paradigm Shift in Investment Banking
13.1 Introduction
13.1.3 Merits of Blockchain Technology in Banks
13.1.4 Investment Banks
learning_outcomes: T
session: Application of blockchain in asset management and investment banking transactions.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Case study: JPM Coin and blockchain applications in banking payments.
learning_outcomes: I
session: Discussion: Decentralized payments and blockchain’s role in cost reduction and transaction optimization.
learning_outcomes: I
session: Practical activity: Analyze a case study of blockchain in cross-border payments
learning_outcomes: T
session: Practical activity: Analyze a case study of blockchain in cross-border payments
learning_outcomes: T
session: Discussion Exercise: Decentralized Finance (DeFi) on Blockchain

Overview of DeFi systems and popular DeFi platforms
learning_outcomes: T
session: DeFi protocols in lending and borrowing
Comparing DeFi with traditional finance and DeFi’s growth potential.
learning_outcomes: T
U
session: DeFi protocols in lending and borrowing
Comparing DeFi with traditional finance and DeFi’s growth potential.
learning_outcomes: U
session: Digital Payments and Stablecoin

Introduction to stablecoins and types of stablecoins, such as fiat-collateralized and crypto-collateralized.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Application of stablecoins in digital payments to minimize price volatility risks.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Discussion: Benefits of stablecoins in e-commerce and international markets.
learning_outcomes: T
U
session: Cryptocurrency Wallets and Digital Asset Management

Introduction to types of cryptocurrency wallets (hot wallets and cold wallets) and methods for managing digital assets.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Cryptocurrency wallet security and methods for protecting personal assets.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Setting up and using a cryptocurrency wallet for trial transactions.
learning_outcomes: T
U
session: Chapter 12: Theories of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Distributed Systems
and Environmental Implications

12.3 Theories of Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and Distributed Systems
learning_outcomes: U
session: 12.4 Environmental Implications of the Cryptocurrency Market
learning_outcomes: T
session: Conclusion and case study
learning_outcomes: T
session: Chapter 14: Trading Energy as a Digital Asset: A Blockchain-Based Energy Market
Claudia Pop, Marcel Antal, Tudor Cioara, Ionut Anghel

14.2 Blockchain-Based P2P Energy Market
14.3 Distributed Ledger for Energy Tracking
learning_outcomes: T
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session: 14.4 Self-Enforcing Smart Contracts for Energy Market Management
learning_outcomes: I
session: Group Practice: Design a blockchain-based energy trading model.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Discussion: Blockchain and Legal Factors in Financial Transactions

Risks and legal issues in financial transactions via blockchain.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Legal regulations in various countries and their impact on the cryptocurrency market.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Discussion: Legal factors affecting the development of blockchain and cryptocurrency.
learning_outcomes: T
U
session: Discussion: DeFi flatform
Introduction to popular DeFi platforms
learning_outcomes: T
session: Advantages and disadvantages of DeFi platforms in financial transactions compared to traditional models.

Auto Market Maker (AMM model)
learning_outcomes: T
session: Group Practice: Evaluate DeFi platforms based on benefits, security and prospect.
learning_outcomes: T
session: Discussion: The Impact of Blockchain on Traditional Financial Markets and Business

The Impact of Blockchain on Traditional Financial Markets
learning_outcomes: T
U
session: The Impact of Blockchain on Traditional Business Models
learning_outcomes: I
session: The Impact of Blockchain on Traditional Fundraising
learning_outcomes: T
U
session: Discussion: AI and Blockchain
Analyzing the similarities and differences between AI and Blockchain.
learning_outcomes: I
session: Applications of AI in Blockchain:
• Data Security
• Performance Optimization.
• Smart Data Analytics:
learning_outcomes: T
session: Applications of AI in Blockchain Payments
• Fraud Detection
• Smart Contract Automation
• Service Personalization
learning_outcomes: T
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session: Review,do exercice and practice
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session: Review,do exercice and practice
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session: Review,do exercice and practice
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session: Review,do exercice and practice
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session: Review,do exercice and practice
learning_outcomes: U
session: Quiz 2 (All discussions so far)
Individual Assignment Submission
learning_outcomes: T
session: GROUP PRESENTATION
learning_outcomes: U
session: GROUP PRESENTATION
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session: GROUP PRESENTATION
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session: GROUP PRESENTATION
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session: GROUP PRESENTATION
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session: GROUP PRESENTATION
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