Financial technology or "fintech" companies have become a ubiquitous component of the banking and financial services ecosystem. This Fintech course will introduce students to the world of fintech, frequently relying on the use of case studies. The course will provide students with an understanding of the legal and regulatory landscapes — primarily in the United States but also in other jurisdictions — applicable to fintechs. Because many fintechs offer financial products and services in partnership with banks, the course will also focus on key issues raised by these combinations, how banks and fintechs have fallen short of regulatory expectations, and how regulators are responding to such challenges. Finally, the course will cover digital asset (e.g., stablecoin, cryptocurrency) activities engaged in by fintechs and the changing legal environment for those activities. JD students are not permitted to enroll in the online (OL) section of any Banking course.

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