Executive Certificate in Digital Assets Innovation, Industry, Regulation & Compliance (DAIIRC)
Empowering Innovators and Policymakers in the Age of Digital Finance.
Developed by
Delivered in partnership with
A World-Class Programme for Digital Asset Leadership
A pioneering executive education programme designed to equip regulators, policymakers, and financial industry executives with the knowledge, tools, and global insights needed to navigate and lead in the fast-evolving world of digital assets.
Tuition
USD 1,500
Start Date
2nd August, 2025
Duration
6 weeks
Format
Instructor-led sessions, guest speakers, real-world case studies, group projects
Target audience
Regulators and law enforcement professionals
Policymakers
Innovators and ecosystem leaders
Financial sector executives
Legal & compliance professionals
This partnership with Cambridge University and Busha to deliver a world-class executive programme reflects our commitment to equipping regulators, policymakers, and market leaders with the tools they need to engage with digital assets from a position of confidence, not caution. We are not just responding to change—we are helping to shape it for the stability, growth, and inclusion of our capital markets
Dr. Emomotimi Agama, Director-General, SEC Nigeria
From Fundamentals to Frontlines: Your Digital Asset Playbook
Each module in the DAIIRC programme is carefully designed to bridge global best practices with Africa’s regulatory and financial realities. Participants will gain both foundational understanding and applied strategic insight across six comprehensive modules:
This introductory module sets the stage for the entire programme, providing participants with a comprehensive orientation to the structure, learning outcomes, and expectations of the course. Participants will understand the motivations behind the programme, and meet fellow participants, instructors, and mentors. This module also introduces the platforms, tools, and collaborative spaces that will support participant learning throughout the programme.
Module lead:
Dr. Dee Allen
Explore the building blocks of the digital asset revolution. This module provides a foundational understanding of blockchain technology, distributed ledgers, hashing, consensus mechanisms, and token classifications. Participants will also review the historical evolution of digital assets and assess how these innovations are reshaping financial systems globally.
Module lead:
Dr. Patrick Saidu Conteh
This module explores how cryptocurrencies are enabling new models of value transfer and financial infrastructure. Participants will examine leading blockchain protocols such as Bitcoin and Ethereum, along with the tools and networks that support crypto-based payments, settlements, and asset exchange. The focus is on the architecture of crypto payment ecosystems, the role of digital wallets, and the integration of these systems with existing financial channels, including remittances and cross-border trade.
Module lead:
Simon Callaghan
This module provides a comprehensive understanding of how stablecoins are emerging as tools for modernising payments and affecting monetary systems. Participants will examine how these instruments are being designed, implemented, and regulated across jurisdictions. The module covers motivations such as financial inclusion, cost reduction, and monetary sovereignty, while also analysing successful real-world deployments like USDT. Through comparative case studies and policy discussions, learners will develop a grounded understanding of the implications of stable digital currencies for the future of financial systems and regulation.
Module lead:
Loretta Joseph
Gain a deep understanding of the parallel universes of CeFi and DeFi. From crypto exchanges to DeFi protocols, participants will explore how smart contracts enable lending, trading, and staking outside of traditional banks—and the governance, security, and regulatory issues they raise.
Module lead:
Simon Callaghan
This module demystifies global regulatory approaches to virtual assets. Participants will study FATF standards, licensing frameworks for VASPs, compliance mandates (e.g. Travel Rule), and emerging supervisory technologies. Especially relevant for regulators, risk and compliance officers, and law enforcement agents.
Module lead:
Dr. Tanya McCartney
The final module bridges theory and real-world application. With case studies and guest speakers, participants will explore how digital asset strategies are being deployed across banking, asset management, fintech, and public sector institutions. Topics include tokenisation, custody, and digital securities.
Module lead:
Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi
“Digital assets are redefining how financial systems operate, and it's essential that both regulators and industry leaders develop a shared, practical understanding of this evolving landscape. This programme is designed to provide that clarity through meaningful dialogue, technical depth, and global best practices adapted to African realities. We're proud to collaborate with Cambridge and the SEC to help foster the kind of leadership this moment demands.”
Olaoluwa Samuel-Biyi, Co-founder, Busha
[ Faculty & Contributors]
Global Experts. Local Relevance.
Cambridge Digital Assets Programme Faculty
Nigerian Capital Market Institute
Kenya School of Government
Regulatory Experts
Academia Experts
At Cambridge, we believe that meaningful education happens when academic insight meets real-world relevance. This programme brings together global research, policy frameworks, and market practice to support regulators and industry leaders navigating the complex world of digital assets. We are especially proud to be working with the SEC, KSG and Busha to contextualise this learning for the African financial ecosystem, and to contribute to the development of informed, capable leadership across the continent.
Dr. Dee Allen, Programme Director
[ How To Apply]
Limited Seats Available – Begin Your Application Today
Application deadline
September 30, 2025
Delivery options
Online
Contact us
info@daiirc.com
The tools are changing. The rules are forming. Be part of the conversation that shapes them