"It's the biggest fans think it's saving the world, while its biggest skeptics are convinced it's all a scam - an environment-killing speculative bubble orchestrated by grifters and sold to greedy dupes, which will probably crash the economy when it bursts." Kevin Rose Cryptocurrency has become a major factor in American Politics but it is also playing an ever-increasing role in the financial infrastructure and American culture. This class will demystify this wonky topic so you understand why you should care about the growing impact of cryptocurrency on the American way of life. We will cover the basics of cryptocurrency and the origin and rise of cryptocurrency so you can sort out fact from fiction. Learn why you should care about how our financial system is increasingly tethered to cryptocurrency. Find out who in Washington is involved in shaping policy and how they are influencing and avoiding regulation. Instructor, Janet Walker