Aaron Wright

Aaron Wright
  • Lecturer

Contact Information

  • office Address:

    Suite 600 Jon M. Huntsman Hall
    3730 Walnut Street
    Philadelphia, PA 19104

Teaching

Current Courses (Fall 2026)

  • LGST6440 - Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

    This course explores how blockchain technology, digital assets, and FinTech are transforming global finance—and how regulators, courts, and innovators are responding. Students will gain a foundational understanding of key innovations including cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), DAOs, stablecoins, exchanges, staking, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and the tokenization of real-world assets. Emphasizing both legal frameworks and practical use cases, the course analyzes how regulatory uncertainty, enforcement actions, and global policy shifts are shaping the future of digital finance. Through case studies, guest speakers, and interactive discussions, students will critically evaluate the risks and opportunities these technologies present to businesses, investors, funds, and governments. No technical or crypto-specific background is required.

    LGST6440001 ( Syllabus )

All Courses

  • LGST6440 - Blockchain & Cryptocurrencies

    This course explores how blockchain technology, digital assets, and FinTech are transforming global finance—and how regulators, courts, and innovators are responding. Students will gain a foundational understanding of key innovations including cryptocurrencies, decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), DAOs, stablecoins, exchanges, staking, central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), and the tokenization of real-world assets. Emphasizing both legal frameworks and practical use cases, the course analyzes how regulatory uncertainty, enforcement actions, and global policy shifts are shaping the future of digital finance. Through case studies, guest speakers, and interactive discussions, students will critically evaluate the risks and opportunities these technologies present to businesses, investors, funds, and governments. No technical or crypto-specific background is required.

Knowledge at Wharton

The Hidden Cost of Competition in the Workplace

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Knowledge @ Wharton - 10/2/2026
The NHL Salary Cap Surge Is Changing Team Building

Samuel Ventura, vice president of hockey strategy and research for the Buffalo Sabres, explores how a rapidly rising salary cap is changing roster construction, contracts, and player valuation.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 9/30/2026
The Surveillance Challenge Facing Prediction Markets

Daniel Taylor, Wharton finance professor and director of the Forensic Analytics Lab, explains how prediction markets are evolving and why stronger surveillance systems are needed to detect insider trading and manipulation.…Read More

Knowledge @ Wharton - 9/30/2026