Training Objectives

By the end of the programme, participants will be able to:

• Explain what blockchain technology is and how it works
• Identify and describe the key features, characteristics, and evolution of blockchain
• Understand the rationale for regulating blockchain and crypto-assets, including the risks and challenges faced by policymakers and regulators.
• Outline the scope, objectives, and structure of the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)
• Classify crypto-assets under MiCA and distinguish which assets fall under or outside its scope (e.g., NFTs, DLT-based instruments).
• Interpret the requirements and obligations for the issuance and offering of crypto-assets under MiCA.
• Explain the authorisation process, rights, and responsibilities of Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs).

Training Outline

Fundamentals of Blockchain Technology

• What is Blockchain Technology and how it works
• Key features and unique characteristics
• Blockchain Evolution: From Bitcoin to smart contracts, DeFi and beyond
• Basic blockchain concepts: Decentralization, cryptography, consensus mechanisms
• Types of crypto-assets

The regulatory context: Why regulation matters

• The importance of regulation in emerging technologies.
• Key challenges faced by policymakers and governments:
• The EU’s digital finance strategy and regulatory goals.

Short intro to the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA)

• Objective: What is being regulated, what are the main objectives, and what is the relationship with blockchain?

• Crypto-assets
• What is covered?

– Types of crypto-assets under the MICAR: unbacked crypto-assets, utility tokens, and stablecoins

– What is not a crypto-asset despite being DLT-based

– Treatment of NFTs

– Treatment of crypto-assets covered under other frameworks

• Services covered

– Offering/issuance of crypto-assets – requirements and exemptions depending on crypto-asset

– Crypto-asset services Authorisation and operating conditions for Crypto-Asset Service Providers (CASPs)

Who Should Attend

This training course is suitable for individuals from diverse professional and academic backgrounds who are interested in exploring the Markets in Crypto-Assets Regulation (MiCA) and understanding how blockchain technology is shaping the EU’s digital finance landscape.

It is particularly valuable for professionals seeking to strengthen their knowledge at the intersection of technology, law, and regulation, as well as those involved in strategic innovation and digital transformation.

The course is ideal for:

• Compliance Officers
• Lawyers, In-house Counsel, and External Legal Advisors
• Graduate and Junior Lawyers
• Law Students and Legal Researchers
• Professionals in the Banking and Financial Sector (including neo and challenger banks)
• Financial Advisors and Wealth Managers
• Executives and Senior Managers
• Software Developers and IT Professionals
• Blockchain Technologists and Developers
• Innovation Leaders and Members of Innovation Labs
• Government Agencies and Regulators
• Policy Makers and Public Sector Officers
• Corporate Administrators and Strategy Managers
• HR Managers and Organisational Development Officers
• Digital Transformation Heads, Officers, and Team Members

Training Style

The programme is designed to deliver theoretical knowledge mainly via short live online lectures, supported by power-point presentations.

CPD Recognition

This programme may be approved for up to 5 CPD units in Blockchain and Financial Regulation. Eligibility criteria and CPD Units are verified directly by your association, regulator or other bodies which you hold membership.

In-house Training

For groups within the same organisation, this course may be customized to meet any specific needs and delivered in-house.