Description
The Introduction to Digital Assets & Securities is an introductory level programme intended for anyone seeking a foundation in digital assets. The syllabus offers an overview of digital assets (including Bitcoin and Ethereum), distributed ledger technology as well as the key underpinnings of blockchain technology. In addition, the programme offers candidates an understanding of the regulatory space as well as important cash-leg tokens such as CBDCs and stablecoins.
What you will learn
By completing the programme you will:
- Describe the key features of the digital asset market and how they relate to debt capital markets
- Understand how distributed ledger technology and blockchain technology works as well as appropriate applications
- Be able to view and understand how blocks are processed on the bitcoin and ethereum blockchain as well understand how smart contracts can be processed
- Appreciate why and how digital assets may impact capital markets
- Understand the current regulatory framework in the US and Europe for digital assets
- Discuss tokenisation of existing financial assets (bonds) v. fractionization of exiting assets (buildings)
- Understand CBDCs and stablecoins and how they impact debt markets
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