Course Details
Course Outline
5 days course
Introduction to Digital and Virtual Currencies
- Overview of Digital and Virtual Currencies: Definitions, history, types, and legal classifications.
- Importance and legal implications of digital and virtual currencies in modern economies.
- Introduction to Bitcoin: Concept, creation, characteristics, and its legal status.
- Introduction to Central Bank Digital Currency: Concept, purpose, potential implications, and legal concerns.
Understanding Bitcoin and its Legal Framework
- Bitcoin Mechanics: Blockchain technology, mining, wallets, and legal considerations.
- Transactions in Bitcoin: How transactions work, transaction fees, security, and legal aspects.
- Investing in Bitcoin: Risks, benefits, strategies, and legalities.
Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) and its Legal Landscape
- Understanding CBDC: Functionality, design principles, and legal framework.
- The role of CBDC in monetary policy, financial stability, and legal compliance.
- International experiences with CBDC: Case studies, lessons learned, and legal challenges.
Risks, Benefits, and Legalities of Digital Currencies
- Potential Risks: Security issues, price volatility, regulatory concerns, and legal implications.
- Benefits and Opportunities: Speed, lower transaction costs, financial inclusion, anonymity, and their legal boundaries.
- Regulatory framework and compliance: Understanding relevant laws, regulations, and legal enforcement concerning digital currencies.
Future Trends in Digital and Virtual Currencies: Technological and Legal Perspectives
- Impact of evolving technology on digital and virtual currencies, and potential legal issues.
- Potential of emerging technologies: Quantum computing, AI, advanced cryptography, and their legal implications.
- The future of digital and virtual currencies: Predictions, preparations, and future legal landscapes.
- Skills for the future: Essential skills for finance and legal professionals in the age of digital currencies.
