Module 1: Why Cryptocurrency? Lesson one will introduce the brief history and basic underlying foundation of the cryptocurrency phenomenon and how it is transforming the financial services industry. Some banks are now actively trading crypto-coins and alt coins are also growing in popularity. Participants will gain a better understanding of the blockchain ledger and why it is trusted by individuals and even banks alike. Students will also get a quick idea of the ways cryptocurrencies are used today and how anyone can get started. At the end of this lesson, they will know what cryptocurrencies are, where they originated from, and what they need to know about cryptocurrency. Participants will understand that they must understand there are risks when investing.