Understanding Digital Currencies: Opportunities vs. Risks
Digital currencies like Bitcoin have been hailed as "digital gold" promising overnight wealth, while critics dismiss them as speculative bubbles or intangible scams. So, what exactly are virtual currencies? Are they new pathways to prosperity or risk-laden traps? Only within a legal framework can this financial evolution progress further and more steadily.
Event Overview
Join us for a masterclass lecture hosted by Fudan University's Part-Time Financial MBA Program on July 12, 2025, featuring Professor Xu Duoqi from Fudan University Law School. This session will:
- Analyze judicial perspectives on digital currencies.
- Address legal and regulatory challenges posed by digital assets.
👉 Discover how law intersects with cryptocurrency innovation
Speaker Profile
Xu Duoqi
- Professor at Fudan University Law School; Director of the Digital Economy Legal Research Center.
- Research focuses: FinTech law, fiscal law.
- Published over 100 papers in journals like Chinese Social Sciences and Legal Studies; authored/translated 12 books.
- Advisor to Shanghai Municipal Government and Supreme People’s Court.
Key Discussion Topics
- Investment or High-Risk Trap? Evaluating the true nature of digital currencies.
- Practical Uses of Bitcoin Beyond speculation.
- Global Implications of Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance.
- Digital RMB’s Privacy Design: Balancing anonymity and traceability.
- Combating Money Laundering: Legal-tech synergies.
Program Highlights
Fudan FMBA PT+ Program Insights:
- Curriculum strengths and global partnerships.
- 2025 admission policies and scholarships.
Event Details
- Date: July 12, 2025 (Saturday)
- Time: 13:30–15:45
- Venue: Fudan University International Finance Institute (Guoquan Road Campus), Shanghai.
Schedule
| Time | Activity |
|--------------|-----------------------------------------|
| 13:30–14:00 | Registration |
| 14:00–14:30 | FMBA Program Introduction |
| 14:30–15:30 | Keynote: Legal Myths of Digital Wealth |
| 15:30–15:45 | Q&A Session |
FAQs
Q1: Is this event suitable for beginners?
A: Absolutely! The lecture simplifies complex legal-financial concepts for all audiences.
Q2: Can I attend remotely?
A: This is an in-person event; recordings may be available post-event.
Q3: How do I apply for the FMBA program?
A: Details will be shared during the session or via follow-up emails.