Unlock Blockchain’s Potential in Banking: From Cryptocurrencies to Central Bank Digital Currencies and Beyond.
Understanding blockchain and cryptocurrencies is paramount to understanding and regulating this growing technology. In this course, participants will be introduced to topics and use cases related to the technology and potential deployment by the government sector. Participants do not need to follow the sequence of the course; you are free to jump to modules that are of interest to you and then return to modules when the need arises and your time allows. The Blockchain Essentials for Bankers is the first course within the FinTech Career Track and FinTech Regulatory Compliance Master.
Key Takeaways:
- Having a basic understanding of Blockchain
- Learning about Cryptocurrencies
- Understanding the types of Stablecoins in the Digital Currency space
- Learning about Central Bank Digital Currencies
- Exposure to a number of actual Government use cases
This course is a component of the comprehensive FinTech Career Track toward the Web3 Certification Board exam towards achieving the FinTech+ Certification.
Learning Outcomes
By the end of this course, you will be able to:
- Understand Blockchain Fundamentals: Participants will gain a foundational understanding of blockchain technology, its properties, transactions, consensus mechanisms, and smart contracts.
- Compare Traditional Finance (TradeFi) and Decentralized Finance (DeFi): Participants will be able to differentiate between TradeFi and DeFi systems, exploring the advantages and challenges of decentralized finance.
- Comprehend the Role and Use of Cryptocurrencies: Participants will understand how cryptocurrencies are created and function, including the role of ICOs, STOs, IEOs, IDOs, and the significance of airdrops.
- Evaluate Stablecoins and Their Risks: Participants will learn about different types of stablecoins, their creation, and the risks associated with them, such as the Luna crash, to better assess their value in financial systems.
- Analyze Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs): Participants will explore CBDCs, including their motivations, types, global experiments, and the potential regulatory and operational concerns associated with them.
- Identify Blockchain Use Cases in Banking: Participants will examine practical blockchain applications in the banking sector, such as cross-border payments, trade finance, KYC, and fraud detection, to understand the transformative potential of blockchain.
- Navigate the Regulatory Landscape of Blockchain: Participants will assess the current regulatory environment for blockchain both in the US and globally, understanding the challenges, energy consumption concerns, and future outlook for regulatory policies.
