Overview
An 8-week course that explores the rapidly evolving digital assets ecosystem, providing regulators, supervisors and policymakers with a practical understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrencies, tokenisation, digital money and decentralised finance. Through real-world case studies and practical frameworks, the course equips participants with the knowledge and tools to address emerging regulatory and supervisory challenges, support responsible innovation and strengthen approaches to digital assets within their jurisdictions.
Next cohorts: 30 September to 24 November 2026 or 10 March to 4 May 2027.
Duration: 8 weeks, 5-6 hours per week.
Format: Self-paced online learning with weekly live sessions and interactive tutorials.
Language: English.
Fee: $2,500*.
*UK-based learners (companies and individuals) will be charged 20% UK VAT, and fees will be payable in GBP. EU individuals will pay VAT based on their country of residence.
Overview
Designed specifically for public authorities, the Cambridge Digital Assets for Regulators course provides a practical understanding of blockchain, digital assets, digital money and distributed ledger technology from a regulatory and supervisory perspective.
Through practical frameworks, international case studies and insights from leading experts, you’ll examine how jurisdictions are responding to rapidly evolving technologies while balancing innovation, financial stability, consumer protection and market integrity.
By the end of the course, you’ll be better equipped to support policy development, strengthen supervisory approaches and make informed regulatory decisions within your organisation.
Delivery format
Weekly modules
Seven weekly modules delivered through a flexible online learning experience.
Live expert sessions
Learn from Cambridge academics and global industry experts through live sessions and practical discussions.
Mentorship
Receive structured guidance and feedback from an experienced mentor to help develop and refine your Capstone project.
Capstone presentations
Present your digital assets initiative to experts and peers, receive feedback and showcase your learning.
Knowledge checks and reflection activities
Monitor your progress and reinforce key concepts throughout the course.
Peer learning and knowledge exchange
Collaborate with professionals from around the world through discussion forums and the Regulator Knowledge Exchange (RKE) platform.
Additional resource access
Three months of continued access to digital learning resources.
5-6 hours per week
Designed to fit alongside full-time professional responsibilities.
What the course covers
Module 1: Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Principles
Build a strong foundation in blockchain technology, cryptocurrencies and digital assets. Explore the broader ecosystem, including enterprise applications, custody models, token taxonomy and the relationship between traditional finance, CeFi and DeFi.
Module 2: Digital Money
Explore the evolution of digital money, from early digital payment instruments to stablecoins and Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs). Assess their characteristics, risks and policy implications across different jurisdictions.
Module 3: Tokenisation and Centralised Finance
Examine tokenisation, cryptoassets and the role of centralised financial services within the digital assets ecosystem. Evaluate their applications, opportunities, risks and regulatory considerations.
Module 4: Distributed Financial Market Infrastructure
Explore decentralised finance (DeFi), its key protocols, business models and relationship with traditional financial systems. Assess its opportunities, risks and implications for future financial market infrastructure.
Module 5: Digital Assets and ESG
Evaluate the environmental, social and governance implications of cryptoassets, including sustainability challenges, governance models and emerging industry approaches to responsible innovation.
Module 6: Regulation of Digital Assets
Analyse global approaches to digital assets regulation and examine the principles underpinning effective regulatory frameworks. Compare regulatory models across jurisdictions and assess their implications.
Module 7: Supervision of Digital Assets
Explore risk-based supervisory approaches for digital assets and examine supervisory tools, institutional capabilities and international practices for effective oversight.
Capstone Project: Develop a practical digital assets initiative for your institution
The Capstone Project is the culmination of your learning journey, enabling you to apply course concepts to a real regulatory or supervisory challenge within your institution.
Supported by expert mentors and a global network of peers, you will develop a practical proposal aligned with your organisation’s policy, regulatory or supervisory priorities. By the end of the course, you’ll have a tangible initiative that can be refined and implemented within your institution.
Your Capstone could focus on:
Digital assets regulatory frameworks
Supervisory approaches and risk assessment
Stablecoins or CBDC policy
Digital assets market oversight
Licensing and authorisation frameworks
Consumer protection and market integrity
Institutional capability development
Cross-border regulatory cooperation
Expert mentoring and peer collaboration
Receive guidance from expert mentors while collaborating with regulators and policymakers from around the world to strengthen your Capstone Project.
Benefits
- Understand blockchain, digital assets and digital money from a regulatory perspective.
- Evaluate global regulatory and supervisory approaches.
- Assess the risks and opportunities associated with tokenisation, stablecoins and DeFi.
- Develop practical regulatory and supervisory frameworks.
- Learn from Cambridge academics and leading global practitioners.
- Apply your learning through a mentor-supported Capstone Project.
- Join an international network of regulators and policymakers.
- Earn a Certificate of Completion from Cambridge Judge Business School Executive Education.
Who should attend
Designed for professionals working across:
- financial regulators
- supervisory authorities
- central banks
- government ministries
- policymakers
- regulatory affairs
- risk and compliance
- financial sector supervision
- digital assets and fintech policy
Ideal for professionals with regulatory or supervisory experience seeking to strengthen their understanding of digital assets and emerging financial technologies.
No technical background is required.
Course leadership and speakers
The course brings together Cambridge academics, digital assets specialists and industry practitioners with expertise across blockchain, digital assets, regulation, fintech and financial innovation.
Raghavendra Rau
Academic Director, CCAF
Professor Rau is an Academic Director of the CCAF, with research focused on how firms and investors acquire and use information. He has held senior academic and leadership roles, and is a recipient of the 2015 Ig Nobel Prize in Management.
Hugo Coelho
Director of Policy and Advisory, Fii
Hugo oversees research and advisory work on digital assets, artificial intelligence, big tech, and climate and technology at Financial Innovation for Impact (Fii). He served as chief advisor to the President of the Eurogroup, where he was closely involved in negotiations on the Capital Markets Union, Banking Union, and other key financial regulations relevant to the Euro Area.
Bryan Zhang
Co-founder and Executive Director, CCAF
Bryan is a globally recognised leader in FinTech and regulatory innovation and Co-Founder and Executive Director of the Cambridge Centre for Alternative Finance at the University of Cambridge.
Alexander Nuemueller
Research Associate, CCAF
Alexander leads the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme’s research efforts on the climate impact of digital assets at CCAF. Drawing on extensive practical experience within the crypto ecosystem, he brings deep domain expertise to his work. Prior to joining the CCAF, Alexander held various roles in traditional finance, including corporate banking, proprietary trading, and asset management.
Hunter Sims
Associate Director, CCAF
Hunter’s work focuses on digital assets, financial inclusion and frontier market investing, informed by experience across corporate banking in the United States and digital transformation in microfinance in Rwanda.
Hatim Hussain
Research Affiliate, Fii
Hatim is a Research Affiliate at CCAF. He is a practicing lawyer in India, advising on fintech, data protection, artificial intelligence, e-commerce, gaming, and telecom matters. He holds previous working experience in financial services sector and has served over 8 years on several senior management level roles.
Keith Bear
Fellow and Digital Assets and Distributed Ledger Technology Expert, CCAF
Keith Bear is a Fellow at CCAF focused on research and industry collaboration in Digital Assets, AI and Fintech innovation, and chairs the Cambridge Digital Asset Research programme. Previously, he was responsible globally for the strategy, development and execution of IBM's business in Financial Markets.
Roman Proskalovich
Digital Assets Research Lead, Fii
Roman leads the Emergent Money Systems workstream within the Cambridge Digital Assets Programme at the CCAF and Digital Assets research lead at Fii. Besides academic research Roman has also worked for the industry and government: he has more than 8 years of practical experience in the field of economics, finance and investment, including 3 years at the governmental agency, which facilitates foreign investment, analyses macroeconomic processes and participates in the development of investment policies.
Past speakers
Learn from leading experts and practitioners from global financial institutions, technology companies and research organisations, including:
- Matteo Aquilina, Bank for International Settlements
- Lex Sokolin, ConsenSys
- Benedicte Nolens, Bank for International Settlements
- Carlos León, FNA
- Chris Calabia, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
- Oli Harris, Goldman Sachs
- Gabrielle Inzirillo, Abu Dhabi Global Market
- Timothy Lane, Bank of Canada
- Yann Thorens, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
- Ann Sofie Cloots, EMEA, Ripple
- Mat Seneviratne, Deutsche Bank
- Nico Hess, Swiss Financial Market Supervisory Authority (FINMA)
- Amarjit Singh, Ernst & Young
- Matt Homer, Ex-New York Department of Financial Services’s Innovation Division
- Parma Bains, International Monetary Fund (IMF)
- Ken Menz, Financial Action Task Force (FATF)
- Jane Moore, Financial Conduct Authority (FCA)
- Joachim Schwerin, European Commission
- Christina Rolle, Securities Commission of the Bahamas
- Abdulkadir Abbas, Securities and Exchange Commission, Nigeria
- Anoosh Arevshaitan, Zodia Custody
- Jon Isaksen, Uniswap Labs
- Alvaro Garrido Mesa, Tokeny
- Brian Byagaba, Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM)
- Elliot David, Sustainable Bitcoin Protocol
Book your place
Register to join one of our upcoming cohorts:
- 30 September to 24 November 2026 | registrations close: 20 September
- 10 March to 4 May 2027 | registrations close: 28 February
Next cohort starts:
30 Sep
2026
Register by 20 September.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Cambridge Digital Assets for Regulators course about?
The Cambridge Digital Assets for Regulators course is designed to equip regulators with the knowledge and skills needed to effectively oversee and regulate digital assets. You will gain practical insights into blockchain, cryptocurrencies, and emerging digital finance technologies to support informed regulatory decision-making.
Who is this course designed for?
This course is designed for mid-level to senior public sector professionals, including financial regulators, supervisors, central bank officials, and government policy advisors. It is particularly suitable for professionals with regulatory responsibilities or an interest in digital assets and financial innovation.
Do I need a technical background in financial technologies?
No technical background is required.
Do I need to be proficient in English to attend the courses?
Unless specified, all our courses are taught in English and participants are required to be proficient in spoken and written English to attend. We do not provide translation facilities.
How long is the course and what is the expected time commitment?
The course runs for 8 weeks and is delivered fully online. You should expect to dedicate approximately 5–6 hours per week to lectures, learning materials, discussions, and assignments.
How is the course delivered?
The course combines several learning formats designed to support practical, collaborative learning, including:
- Online learning through a virtual learning environment
- Live sessions with global experts
- Real-world case studies
- Knowledge checks and reflection exercises
- Moderated peer discussions
- A mentored capstone project
Together, these elements create an engaging learning experience for professionals across the global regulatory community.
How much does the course cost?
The course fee is USD 2,500.
*UK-based learners (companies and individuals) will be charged 20% UK VAT, and fees will be payable in GBP. EU individuals will pay VAT based on their country of residence.
What research informs this course?
The course draws on the latest research, global case studies, and the collective expertise of leading academics and practitioners in fintech, digital assets, digital financial services, policy, and regulation, bringing together participants from across the globe, fostering a vibrant learning environment where ideas are exchanged, challenges are debated and solutions are co-created.
How can I get more information or contact the course team?
For further information about the course or the application process, please contact the course team at ccaf.edu@jbs.cam.ac.uk .
One of our course coordinators will be able to provide additional details and discuss how the course can support your organisation’s objectives.