Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law

The digital revolution is here, and cryptocurrencies, blockchain, and digital assets are at the forefront of this transformation. As these technologies reshape financial systems, businesses, and regulatory landscapes, legal professionals must stay ahead of the curve.

The Dickson Poon School of Law at King’s has partnered with the education platform edX to deliver high-quality learning opportunities for the legal sector. This cutting-edge self-paced course, Crypto, Digital Assets, and the Law, provides a deep dive into the legal, economic, and technological dimensions of distributed ledger technologies and digital assets. Designed for professionals who want to understand the intersection of law and disruptive technology, this course offers a strategic and analytical approach to navigating the complexities of digital finance.

This program is tailored for legal professionals, policymakers, financial experts, and business leaders seeking to:

• Stay ahead of innovation: Master the legal principles governing digital assets and blockchain.

• Navigate global regulations: Develop a sharp understanding of evolving regulatory environments.

• Influence policy & compliance: Lead strategic initiatives in crypto law and digital finance.

• Resolve legal disputes: Build expertise in managing legal conflicts arising from blockchain transactions.

• Shape the future: Be at the forefront of digital asset regulation, policy development, and financial innovation.

 Course format

This is a six-week self-paced course delivered through the edX learning platform. Learners can access the material at their convenience throughout the duration. The course consists of six units, with an estimated time commitment of approximately one hour per unit.

Learners can earn a verified certificate to showcase their skills and knowledge to employers, schools or other institutions.

• The technology behind crypto: Gain a firm foundational understanding of distributed ledger technology, cryptocurrencies, and their economic impact.

• Legal & regulatory frameworks: Explore how traditional commercial law—property, contracts, and financial regulations—intersects with blockchain technology.

• Crypto in financial law: Understand the implications of cryptocurrencies in payment systems, securities trading, derivatives, Decentralized Finance (DeFi), and insolvency law.

• Compliance & risk management: Learn to develop compliance strategies that foster innovation while mitigating legal and operational risks.

• Policy & regulatory trends: Analyse emerging global regulations, legal disputes, and the future of crypto governance.

How to apply

This course is set to launch in early autumn. Register your interest now at  ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk to receive updates on start dates and enrolment. 

 For any questions or to discuss the course’s suitability, contact us, and we’ll connect you with a member of the Programme Team. 

To participate, you will need a computer or laptop and access to the internet.

Frequently asked questions

If you require further information about the course or Executive Education at The Dickson Poon School of Law, please check out our Frequently Asked Questions page or contact ExecEd-Law@kcl.ac.uk