FINRA announced today the launch of its new Crypto and Blockchain Education Program, which is designed to provide FINRA member firms and their employees with educational resources focused on crypto assets and blockchain technology.
The program will include self-paced e-learning courses, as well as a separate in-person applied learning course offered in partnership with Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business.
The first release of FINRA’s Crypto and Blockchain Education Program features foundational, interactive e-learning courses that will be available through FINRA’s Financial Learning Experience™ (FLEX™) platform beginning in October. The topics include:
“We are excited to offer a new Crypto and Blockchain Education Program to continue supporting our member firms as they navigate evolving products and technology,” said Greg Ruppert, Executive Vice President, Member Supervision. “Through the Crypto Hub, FINRA has focused on understanding how crypto and blockchains may impact our member firms, reflecting an ongoing commitment to FINRA Forward by providing educational resources to help them navigate this innovative technology as we collectively build for the future.”
As member firms increasingly engage with crypto assets and blockchains, the e-learning program will broaden industry knowledge and empower compliance professionals to combat crypto-related fraud. The program features application-based activities, scenarios, and self-assessment quizzes and covers a wide range of concepts, from basic terminology to fraud typologies and business activity considerations.
Learn more about the Crypto and Blockchain Education Program on the latest FINRA Unscripted podcast episode. A full transcript is available.
For more information about the Crypto and Blockchain Education Program and FINRA’s Financial Learning Experience platform, visit finra.org/cryptoed.
