With the global boom of the digital economy and the rapid evolution of financial technology, digital currency is gradually reshaping the modern financial ecosystem. From the birth of Bitcoin to the exploration of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) by various countries, digital currency has not only transformed payment and settlement methods, but also exerted a profound impact on currency issuance mechanisms, financial regulatory systems, and the international economic landscape. Against this backdrop, learning and mastering knowledge related to the development of digital currency is of crucial significance for understanding the evolution of the modern financial system and grasping the trends of future financial innovation.
This course systematically introduces the development history, technical foundations, policy frameworks, and practical applications of digital currency, aiming to help students build a comprehensive and in-depth understanding of digital currency. The course content covers the nature and functions of currency, the types and characteristics of digital currency, key technical supports, the design and operation of CBDCs, regulatory policy systems, as well as typical international and domestic application cases. Through the combination of theory and cases, students' understanding of the operational mechanism of digital currency in the real economy is enhanced.
In teaching, theoretical lectures will serve as the main thread, interspersed with rich historical and real-time cases to guide students to pay attention to the latest developments in the field of digital currency. After-class assignments will be used to improve students' analytical skills and practical perception. This course is suitable for individuals interested in financial technology, international finance, financial innovation and other related fields, laying a solid foundation for their future careers in relevant industries or in-depth research.
