Executive Certificate in Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation & Compliance (DAIIRC)

Explore the building blocks of the digital asset revolution. This module provides a foundational understanding of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, hashing, consensus mechanisms, and token classifications. Participants will also review the historical evolution of digital assets and assess how these innovations are reshaping financial systems globally.

This module explores how cryptocurrencies are enabling new models of value transfer and financial infrastructure. Participants will examine leading blockchain protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with the tools and networks that support crypto-based payments, settlements, and asset exchange. The focus is on the architecture of crypto payment ecosystems, the role of digital wallets, and the integration of these systems with existing financial channels, including remittances and cross-border trade.

This module provides a comprehensive understanding of how stablecoins are emerging as tools for modernising payments and affecting monetary systems. Participants will examine how these instruments are being designed, implemented, and regulated across jurisdictions. The module covers motivations such as financial inclusion, cost reduction, and monetary sovereignty, while also analysing successful real-world deployments like USDT. Through comparative case studies and policy discussions, learners will develop a grounded understanding of the implications of stable digital currencies for the future of financial systems and regulation.

You will also be guided on your duties as a compliance officer which includes building an effective AML compliance program as well as risk assessment strategies to be implemented by companies where you would offer your services at.

Gain a deep understanding of the parallel universes of CeFi and DeFi. From crypto exchanges to DeFi protocols, participants will explore how smart contracts enable lending, trading, and staking outside of traditional banks—and the governance, security, and regulatory issues they raise.

This module demystifies global regulatory approaches to virtual assets. Participants will study FATF standards, licensing frameworks for VASPs, compliance mandates (e.g. Travel Rule), and emerging supervisory technologies. Especially relevant for regulators, risk and compliance officers, and law enforcement agents.

The final module bridges theory and real-world application. With case studies and guest speakers, participants will explore how digital asset strategies are being deployed across banking, asset management, fintech, and public sector institutions. Topics include tokenisation, custody, and digital securities.