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Blockchain: Law, Policy, and Cybersecurity (6894) — 2 credits

June 27, 2025

This course is designed to provide an overview of blockchain law and technology, including the privacy and cybersecurity implications of blockchain. Students will obtain a basic understanding of cryptocurrencies and tokens, blockchain consensus mechanisms, key management and cybersecurity issues relating to blockchain, current and anticipated use cases, and significant projects in the blockchain space today. Building off this learning, students will gain exposure to the current state of the laws implicated by blockchain projects, including the securities laws, commodities laws, tax laws, and other selected federal and state laws. No technical background is required for this course. Students who receive credit for Law 6351, Reading Group: Blockchain: Law and Policy may not enroll in this course. (Writing assignments)