Cryptocurrency Trading and Arbitraging Master Class
In partnership with Xago Technologies
On demand: For groups of 10 or more
Cryptocurrency Trading and Arbitraging Master Class with well-known SA Crypto Evangelist, Jurgen Kuhnel
Insights into Bitcoin, Ripple, XRP Ledger, Crypto Trading and Arbitraging in 2021
This bespoke course is personally presented by Xago’s CCO and Co-Founder, Jurgen Kuhnel, in conjunction with the Blockchain Academy.
Jurgen is one of South Africa’s leading blockchain and XRP evangelists who has been involved with crypto since early 2012 and co-founded Xago Technologies in 2016. His weekly XRP Insights can be viewed here and his opinion on why the XRP ledger is light-years ahead of competitors can also be accessed here.
This Master Class will provide you with the following knowledge:
- Introduction
- An overview of XRP and Bitcoin: history, purpose and the differences between the two cryptocurrencies
- Technical analysis and why it is necessary
- How to place trades safely and securely on Xago’s Trade Xchange using the pegged ordering system.
- Creating automated trading bots
- The necessary tools, tips and techniques in order to effectively trade and arbitrage on secure and well-known, local and international cryptocurrency exchanges
- Insights into the crypto market for 2021
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is required
- An interest in trading and arbitraging using XRP and/or bitcoin
- Will be beneficial to have registered an account on Xago beforehand if not a client already
This is a fully interactive online class and all questions will be welcomed. You will also be able to reach out to Jurgen Kuhnel for further help after the course to ensure continual support (a fee will apply depending on the amount of time required).
Don’t miss this opportunity to learn how to make money from trading and arbitraging crypto!
If you prefer to arrange a private training session please contact us at info@blockchainacademy.co.za
More Information
- Price: R1,500 (incl. VAT) per person
- A minimum of 10 people are required to host the master class. The academy reserves the right to cancel the master class and refund all attendees if the minimum number of attendees is not attained
- Time: 17h00-20h00 SAST/GMT+2 (3 hours including breaks)
- Online via Google Hangouts or GoToWebinar (link will be provided once payment has been made)
- Support from the instructor on completion of the course (fees apply)
Bitcoin and Blockchain Beginner Course
On demand: Groups of 10 or more: in-person classroom-style or online
There is a lot of excitement lately about the opportunities that cryptocurrencies and its underlying technology, the blockchain offers. From trading, investing, mining or using the technology to streamline existing systems and processes, the opportunities most definitely exist.
The Bitcoin and Blockchain Beginner course is for individuals who are new to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology. The course covers the basics of money, bitcoin and the blockchain, how to use bitcoin: buy and sell bitcoin; send and receive bitcoin; and how to store bitcoin in a wallet, bitcoin and wallet security, compliance and regulation, use cases and opportunities this technology provides. It also includes alternatives to bitcoin and the Bitcoin blockchain.
The outcome of this course is to provide individuals with a general overview of bitcoin and blockchain technology. This course provides attendees with an insight into the future of this technology in terms of innovation and disruption of existing traditional systems and processes.
Similar to how the internet completely changed how people digitally share information, blockchain technology is revolutionising the storing and transacting of value.
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is required
- An interest in bitcoin and blockchain technology
More Information
- Price: From R850 per person for group training with a minimum of 10 attendees
- Type: Online with instructor or in-person, classroom-style
- Duration: Flexible to suit clients requirements with an average of 4 hours, including short breaks
- Certification: Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course if attendance was complete
Module 1: Introduction
- Money and currency
- Digital currencies explained
- History of Bitcoin
Module 2: The Blockchain
- 101 of a blockchain
- How are transactions stored on a blockchain
- What Bitcoin mining is
- Permissioned and permissionless blockchains
Module 3: Using Bitcoin
- Where and how to get bitcoins
- How to store bitcoins in a wallet
- How to send and receive bitcoins
- How to trade bitcoins on on-line exchanges
- Bitcoin pricing and volatility
Module 4: Bitcoin Security
- Security issues and the pseudo-anonymity of Bitcoin
- Security measures such as multi-signature transactions
- Backing up and restoring wallets
Module 5: Bitcoin Scalability, Risks and Limitations
- Transaction volumes and block sizes
- Block propagation speed
- Proof of Work efficiencies
- Mining pools and centralisation
- Mining rewards and incentivisation
- Bitcoin scaling proposals
Module 6: Use Cases and Opportunities
- Payment rails
- Immutable ledger
- Coloured coins and digital asset ownership
- Time-stamped records
- Proof of ownership
- Micro-transactions
Module 7: Merchant Acceptance
- How to integrate Bitcoin as a payment method
- Benefits of using Bitcoin as a payment method
- Payment processing companies
- Verification of transactions on the blockchain
- Successful case studies
Module 8: Bitcoin Compliance and Regulation
- Regulation globally and in South Africa
- Bitcoin compliance
- Money laundering and fraud
Module 9: The Future of Blockchain
- Smart contracts
- Bitcoin for remittances in emerging economies
- Innovation for financial institutions
- Innovation for non-financial institutions
- The value of bitcoin and the blockchain as a technology
- Alternatives to bitcoin and the blockchain
Blockchain Advanced Course
On demand: Groups of 10 or more: in-person classroom-style or online
The course goes further into bitcoin mining, mining pools, bitcoin transactions on the blockchain, software clients and front-ends, service providers that provide wallet services, APIs, payment gateways, explorer service and blockchain as a service.
The course provides an overview of Blockchain 2.0 topics such as smart contracts, smart property, side chains, decentralized services, world computers, and other exciting and innovative services and opportunities currently being used around the world.
The outcome of this course is to provide attendees with a comprehensive, multi-faceted understanding of key blockchain-related concepts and will have developed the level of technical skills required to achieve specific business goals.
Attendees will be able to identify suitable use cases for different blockchain technologies in order to solve key business issues and assess the risk vs benefits of using blockchain technology instead of existing technology platforms.
Attendees will gain an insight into the future of this technology in terms of innovation and disruption of existing traditional systems and processes.
Requirements:
- Attendees should have a basic understanding of bitcoin and blockchain technology
More Information
- Price: From R850 per person for group training with a minimum of 10 attendees
- Type: Online with instructor or in-person, classroom-style
- Duration: Flexible to suit clients requirements with an average of 4 hours, including short breaks
- Certification: Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course if attendance was complete
Module 1: Introduction
- The Problem of Digital Cash and Double Spending
- Nodes and Mining
- Byzantine Generals’ Problem
Module 2: Cryptography
- Hashes
- Proof of Work
- Elliptical Curve: Private and Public Keys and Digital Signatures
- Hierarchical Deterministic or HD wallets
- Block Structure
Module 3: Transactions
- How Transactions are Structured
- Introduction to SegregatedWitness (SegWit)
- Merkle Trees
Module 4: Smart Contracts
- High Level Introduction to Bitcoin Scripts
- Transactions: P2PK, P2PKH and P2SH
- Multisignature Wallets and Use Cases
- Micropayment Channels
- Open Asset Protocol and Coloured Coins
- Evolution of Smart Contracts – Solidity and Ethereum
Module 5: Layer Two Solutions
- The Bitcoin Scaling Debate
- Lightning Network
Module 6: Risks and Challenges
- Hard Forks and Attacks
- Governance and Risks of Centralisation
- Hype Cycles
- Permissionless vs. Permissioned Blockchains
- Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs)
Crypto Trading: Introduction Session
In association with Global Crypto and sponsored by Prime XBT
On demand for groups of 8 or more: Online via GoToWebinar
Global Crypto in association with the Blockchain Academy, sponsored by Prime XBT, will be hosting a series of trading sessions!
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are relatively new assets and understanding how each cryptocurrency fits into the wider market is crucial before embarking on developing your own trading strategy.
Cryptocurrency trading allows traders to diversify their investment portfolio, as the cryptocurrency price is mainly determined by market sentiment, demand and supply.
This FREE introductory session is an overview of what you can expect to learn in the following three courses:
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
Details of the FREE introductory session are:
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:35pm GMT+2
(20 minutes of content and 15 mins for Q & A live with Graeme Tennant)
After all the three courses, attendees will understand technical analysis, setting up trades, managing your risk, analyzing the markets and executing your trades. You will also understand trading terminology, tools and techniques required to place orders using PrimeXBT’s platform.
There are many opportunities to get involved as an early adopter and to trade this new asset class.
Don’t miss the introductory session and get STARTED with cryptocurrency trading!
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies or cryptocurrency trading is required
- An interest in trading cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
OVERVIEW OF ALL COURSES IN THIS SERIES
COURSE OUTLINE
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Explaining how markets are based on the price alone, and driven by the age old human emotions of fear and greed.
Using centuries of historic psychological responses to market price action, we are able to analyse potential movements of assets today. In this session we look at all the elements required for a comprehensive “technical analysis”, where “price is king”!
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
How to protect your capital. No trader wins 100% of the time, and despite all our data points, we cannot predict the market perfectly. What makes a good trader is their principles, and the discipline to stick to those principles.
In this session we look at how to choose entry prices, take profit levels, stop loss levels, and what leverage is required.
We also look at the all important trading principle of “capital protection” by managing your risk! If you don’t manage your risk adequately, you will eventually blow your capital – whether that be weeks, months, or years.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
In this session we take you through an actual trade set up on TradingView, and then go to the Prime XBT trading platform and set this trade up. We take all of our learned theory, and apply to a real world trade.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
SPECIAL OFFER
Enrol for all three courses and receive a 20% discount!
Email Nazley at nazley@blockchainacademy.co.za to apply for this special.
INSTRUCTOR
Graeme Tennant
Financial Analyst at AvantCore (Pty) Ltd and Global Crypto.
Avantcore is an R&D fintech entity focused on developing solutions for the management of digital assets. SA Crypto is South Africa’s largest blockchain community where he provides regular market commentary and technical analysis.
He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) with a background in traditional financial markets and asset management.
Graeme is passionate about the structure of economic systems, monetary theory, and the innovative potential of blockchain technology in these areas.
Prime XBT is a Bitcoin-based platform, offering leveraged trading on several digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple.
The company was founded in 2018 and grown exponentially and currently serve clients in more than 150 countries.
Prime XBT provides clients with access to top-tier liquidity and wide range of trading tools, while maintaining security, liquidity, enabling a safe and efficient trading environment for everyone.
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
In association with Global Crypto and sponsored by Prime XBT
On demand for groups of 8 or more: Online via GoToWebinar
Global Crypto in association with the Blockchain Academy, sponsored by Prime XBT, will be hosting a series of trading sessions!
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are relatively new assets and understanding how each cryptocurrency fits into the wider market is crucial before embarking on developing your own trading strategy.
Cryptocurrency trading allows traders to diversify their investment portfolio, as the cryptocurrency price is mainly determined by market sentiment, demand and supply.
This is the FIRST course in a 3-part series:
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
Details of the first course in the series are:
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
(includes Q & A live with Graeme Tennant)
Cost: USD$100 per person
Technical Analysis helps cryptocurrency traders create effective trading strategies and provides insight into the past movements of cryptocurrency and predicting where it will head in the future. It involves using real-world data to try to predict the future of the market. It involves looking at past statistics of the cryptocurrencies in question, including factors like volume and movement.
The Technical Analysis course is designed to provide you with all the working trading techniques and strategies for predicting the next market directions so you can be a better trader from day one and become highly profitable in the end.
After all the three courses, attendees will understand technical analysis, setting up trades, managing your risk, analyzing the markets and executing your trades. You will also understand trading terminology, tools and techniques required to place orders using PrimeXBT’s platform.
Watch the video below where Graeme Tennant explains what you will learn in the 3-part series!
What’s Included:
Receive a +50% welcome bonus on your first deposit AND $150 for non-deposit trading!
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies or cryptocurrency trading is required
- An interest in trading cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
There are many opportunities to get involved as an early adopter and to trade this new asset class.
Don’t miss this first course and get STARTED with cryptocurrency trading!
OVERVIEW OF ALL COURSES IN THIS SERIES
COURSE OUTLINE
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Explaining how markets are based on the price alone, and driven by the age old human emotions of fear and greed.
Using centuries of historic psychological responses to market price action, we are able to analyse potential movements of assets today. In this session we look at all the elements required for a comprehensive “technical analysis”, where “price is king”!
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
How to protect your capital. No trader wins 100% of the time, and despite all our data points, we cannot predict the market perfectly. What makes a good trader is their principles, and the discipline to stick to those principles.
In this session we look at how to choose entry prices, take profit levels, stop loss levels, and what leverage is required.
We also look at the all important trading principle of “capital protection” by managing your risk! If you don’t manage your risk adequately, you will eventually blow your capital – whether that be weeks, months, or years.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
In this session we take you through an actual trade set up on TradingView, and then go to the Prime XBT trading platform and set this trade up. We take all of our learned theory, and apply to a real world trade.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
SPECIAL OFFER
Enrol for all three courses and receive a 20% discount!
Email Nazley at nazley@blockchainacademy.co.za to apply for this special.
INSTRUCTOR
Graeme Tennant
Financial Analyst at AvantCore (Pty) Ltd and Global Crypto.
Avantcore is an R&D fintech entity focused on developing solutions for the management of digital assets. SA Crypto is South Africa’s largest blockchain community where he provides regular market commentary and technical analysis.
He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) with a background in traditional financial markets and asset management.
Graeme is passionate about the structure of economic systems, monetary theory, and the innovative potential of blockchain technology in these areas.
Prime XBT is a Bitcoin-based platform, offering leveraged trading on several digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple.
The company was founded in 2018 and grown exponentially and currently serve clients in more than 150 countries.
Prime XBT provides clients with access to top-tier liquidity and wide range of trading tools, while maintaining security, liquidity, enabling a safe and efficient trading environment for everyone.
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
In association with Global Crypto and sponsored by Prime XBT
On demand for groups of 8 or more: Online via GoToWebinar
Global Crypto in association with the Blockchain Academy, sponsored by Prime XBT, will be hosting a series of trading sessions!
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are relatively new assets and understanding how each cryptocurrency fits into the wider market is crucial before embarking on developing your own trading strategy.
Cryptocurrency trading allows traders to diversify their investment portfolio, as the cryptocurrency price is mainly determined by market sentiment, demand and supply.
This is the SECOND course in a 3-part series:
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
Details of this course are:
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
(includes Q & A live with Graeme Tennant)
Cost: USD$100 per person
After all the three courses, attendees will understand technical analysis, setting up trades, managing your risk, analyzing the markets and executing your trades. You will also understand trading terminology, tools and techniques required to place orders using PrimeXBT’s platform.
There are many opportunities to get involved as an early adopter and to trade this new asset class.
Don’t miss this course and get STARTED with cryptocurrency trading!
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies or cryptocurrency trading is required
- An interest in trading cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
OVERVIEW OF ALL COURSES IN THIS SERIES
COURSE OUTLINE
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Explaining how markets are based on the price alone, and driven by the age old human emotions of fear and greed.
Using centuries of historic psychological responses to market price action, we are able to analyse potential movements of assets today. In this session we look at all the elements required for a comprehensive “technical analysis”, where “price is king”!
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
How to protect your capital. No trader wins 100% of the time, and despite all our data points, we cannot predict the market perfectly. What makes a good trader is their principles, and the discipline to stick to those principles.
In this session we look at how to choose entry prices, take profit levels, stop loss levels, and what leverage is required.
We also look at the all important trading principle of “capital protection” by managing your risk! If you don’t manage your risk adequately, you will eventually blow your capital – whether that be weeks, months, or years.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more0
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
In this session we take you through an actual trade set up on TradingView, and then go to the Prime XBT trading platform and set this trade up. We take all of our learned theory, and apply to a real world trade.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
SPECIAL OFFER
Enrol for all three courses and receive a 20% discount!
Email Nazley at nazley@blockchainacademy.co.za to apply for this special.
INSTRUCTOR
Graeme Tennant
Financial Analyst at AvantCore (Pty) Ltd and Global Crypto.
Avantcore is an R&D fintech entity focused on developing solutions for the management of digital assets. SA Crypto is South Africa’s largest blockchain community where he provides regular market commentary and technical analysis.
He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) with a background in traditional financial markets and asset management.
Graeme is passionate about the structure of economic systems, monetary theory, and the innovative potential of blockchain technology in these areas.
Prime XBT is a Bitcoin-based platform, offering leveraged trading on several digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple.
The company was founded in 2018 and grown exponentially and currently serve clients in more than 150 countries.
Prime XBT provides clients with access to top-tier liquidity and wide range of trading tools, while maintaining security, liquidity, enabling a safe and efficient trading environment for everyone.
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
In association with Global Crypto and sponsored by Prime XBT
On demand for groups of 8 or more: Online via GoToWebinar
Global Crypto in association with the Blockchain Academy, sponsored by Prime XBT, will be hosting a series of trading sessions!
Cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin are relatively new assets and understanding how each cryptocurrency fits into the wider market is crucial before embarking on developing your own trading strategy.
Cryptocurrency trading allows traders to diversify their investment portfolio, as the cryptocurrency price is mainly determined by market sentiment, demand and supply.
This is the THIRD course in a 3-part series:
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
Details of this course are:
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
(includes Q & A live with Graeme Tennant)
Cost: USD$100 per person
After all the three courses, attendees will understand technical analysis, setting up trades, managing your risk, analyzing the markets and executing your trades. You will also understand trading terminology, tools and techniques required to place orders using PrimeXBT’s platform.
There are many opportunities to get involved as an early adopter and to trade this new asset class.
Don’t miss this course and get STARTED with cryptocurrency trading!
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies or cryptocurrency trading is required
- An interest in trading cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin
OVERVIEW OF ALL COURSES IN THIS SERIES
COURSE OUTLINE
Crypto Trading: Course 1 – Technical Analysis
Explaining how markets are based on the price alone, and driven by the age old human emotions of fear and greed.
Using centuries of historic psychological responses to market price action, we are able to analyse potential movements of assets today. In this session we look at all the elements required for a comprehensive “technical analysis”, where “price is king”!
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 2 – Trade Setup and Risk Management
How to protect your capital. No trader wins 100% of the time, and despite all our data points, we cannot predict the market perfectly. What makes a good trader is their principles, and the discipline to stick to those principles.
In this session we look at how to choose entry prices, take profit levels, stop loss levels, and what leverage is required.
We also look at the all important trading principle of “capital protection” by managing your risk! If you don’t manage your risk adequately, you will eventually blow your capital – whether that be weeks, months, or years.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
Crypto Trading: Course 3 – Real-World Analysis and Trade Execution
In this session we take you through an actual trade set up on TradingView, and then go to the Prime XBT trading platform and set this trade up. We take all of our learned theory, and apply to a real world trade.
Date: On demand for groups of 8 or more
Time: 16:00-16:50pm GMT+2
Cost: USD$100 per person
SPECIAL OFFER
Enrol for all three courses and receive a 20% discount!
Email Nazley at nazley@blockchainacademy.co.za to apply for this special.
INSTRUCTOR
Graeme Tennant
Financial Analyst at AvantCore (Pty) Ltd and Global Crypto.
Avantcore is an R&D fintech entity focused on developing solutions for the management of digital assets. SA Crypto is South Africa’s largest blockchain community where he provides regular market commentary and technical analysis.
He is a Chartered Alternative Investment Analyst (CAIA) with a background in traditional financial markets and asset management.
Graeme is passionate about the structure of economic systems, monetary theory, and the innovative potential of blockchain technology in these areas.
Prime XBT is a Bitcoin-based platform, offering leveraged trading on several digital assets including Bitcoin, Ethereum, Litecoin, and Ripple.
The company was founded in 2018 and grown exponentially and currently serve clients in more than 150 countries.
Prime XBT provides clients with access to top-tier liquidity and wide range of trading tools, while maintaining security, liquidity, enabling a safe and efficient trading environment for everyone.
Blockchain Executive Training
In partnership with The Field Institute and supported by the South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA)
On demand (Groups of 10 or more): Online via GoToWebinar
The Blockchain Academy, in partnership with The Field Institute host the Blockchain Executive Training over 3 days from 09:00-11:30am each day.
Blockchain technology is rapidly gaining traction, but the majority of senior executives (63%) still don’t know what it is, according to a Global Blockchain Business Council survey reported in Cointelegraph.
The global blockchain market is expected to increase by 80% between 2018 and 2023, from $1.2 billion to $23.3 billion, according to ReportLinker.
The most significant advantage of blockchains distributed ledger is reduced operational cost and streamlined efficiency which provides transparency, reliability and authenticity. Blockchain technology is undoubtedly here to stay and will change the face of business as we know it in the next few years. With our training and consulting, the Blockchain Academy prepares both the private and public sector for this disruption.
Outcomes
The outcome of this training is to provide attendees with a general overview of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
The course provides a good foundational knowledge of how cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology work, what they can be used for and why they are viewed as being so innovative and disruptive.
The training provides an overview of some important use-cases for blockchain technology in the public and private sectors.
The session will help attendees understand the importance of this technology in terms of building and using permissionless technology.
It will provide attendees with an insight into the future of this technology in terms of innovation and disruption of existing traditional systems and processes as well as how attendees can leverage the benefits of this technology in their own field of work.
This course has a theoretical basis, but also includes discussions, tutorials and practicals to ensure each attendee attains an adequate knowledge base to make high-level decisions with regards to blockchain in their organisations.
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is required
- An interest in blockchain technology
- You will be required to download and launch the GoToOpener app prior to the session
Read more about the app here - A good internet connection
Price: R1,500 per person (including vat)
More Information
- The cost is R1,500 (incl. vat) per person.
Email Nazley at nazley@blockchainacademy.co.za for more info. - Date and Time: As requested by client: 09:00am – 11:30am SAST each day
- Online via GoToWebinar: link will be shared with you once you have registered
Supported by the South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA)
The South African Blockchain Alliance (SANBA) is a distributed, decentralised and autonomous network of blockchain ecosystem players, consisting of government, academia, business, start-ups and civil society. The aim is to connect the SA blockchain community to optimally leverage this linked ecosystem to move blockchain forward in SA. It will actively assist existing initiatives such the South African Financial Blockchain Consortium (SAFBC), the Intergovernmental Financial Working Group (IFWG), the Blockchain Entrepreneurship Club of South Africa (BECSA) and others. The ultimate objective is to create a supportive innovation environment so that South Africa emerges as the blockchain innovation hub of Africa.
Read more.
COURSE OUTLINE
DAY 1 and DAY 2
Module 1: Blockchain: What and Why
- The evolution of money
- History of Bitcoin
- How financial systems and banking works
- Live Bitcoin transaction demo and analysis
- Basics of blockchain technology
Module 2: Blockchain Deep Dive
- Security and risks
- Mining
- Blockchain and real-world data
- Decentralised trust, consensus and immutability
- Demo: Recording a digital asset on the blockchain
- Smart contracts
- Permissioned vs. permissionless networks
Practical
Conceptualize your own use-case for blockchain within your organisation.
Prepare a 5-minute pitch for Day 3.
DAY 3
Module 3: Use-Cases
- Time-stamping
- Document provenance
- Payments, remittances and financial inclusion
- Insurance
- Transparency, audit and fraud reduction
- Digital assets and conveyancing
- Health
- Self-Sovereign Identity
- Voting and Governance
Use-Case Presentations
Each participant will have time to present their use-case from Day 2.
The training facilitator and instructor will give feedback on the technical feasibility of each use-case.
Module 4: The Future
- The internet of money
- Decentralised Autonomous Organisations (DAOs)
GUEST SPEAKERS
Blockchain in Insurance
10:00-10:20am
Monica Singer
Creator of Opportunities at ConsenSys
Self-Sovereign Identity (SSI)
10:20-10:40am
Gary de Beer
Blockchain in Health
10:40-11:00am
Dr. Ntuthuko Bhengu
Blockchain-Based Food Tracking
11:00-11:20am
Mervyn George
Facilitators and Instructor
Barbara Dale-Jones
Founding Partner and Director at The Field Institute
Alison Jacobson
Director of The Field Institute
Carel de Jager
Lead Instructor at the Blockchain Academy
Cypto Asset Storage and Inheritance Course
On demand: Groups of 10 or more: in-person classroom-style or online
Crypto and digital assets are rapidly gaining popularity as more people diversify into this new and exciting investment class.
The decentralised nature of crypto assets means that each user has full sovereignty over their funds. Third party custodianship options are limited, especially to individuals and smaller companies.
The complex and sometimes limited regulatory landscape makes it difficult to navigate this space, yet many individuals invest a substantial amount of their NET worth in crypto assets.
Their knowledge of storing and ensuring their heirs have access to these assets are often limited and they run massive risks in losing their funds. Apart from that, legitimate sources to acquire this knowledge are not widely available and perish the thought of someone turning to Google or social media in the hope of finding solutions.
For institutions, there are a few documented solutions to store large amount of funds. These however, are technical in nature and will require a consultant to properly implement. It is often very expensive and the cost can only be justified for native crypto businesses.
This course provides an overview of the industry standards for storing crypto assets and ensuring heirs have access to these. It is aimed at any individual who has a substantial amount of their NET worth in crypto assets, whether a novice or professional.
To institutions, this course will give an introduction to decision makers about the available storage options, or be a good refresher to technical staff. To new corporate thinking of diversifying into this asset class, it will provide a solid overview of things to keep in mind to keep these funds safe. “Separation of Power” is especially important to companies, which describes why it’s important to diversify authority over the assets to more than one person or entity.
Participants will be equipped with a practical, step-by-step guide, templates and the knowledge to implement a secure storage and inheritance plan on their own. A certificate can be issued on request.
Requirements:
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is required
More Information
- Price: From R850 per person for group training with a minimum of 10 attendees
- Type: Online with instructor or in-person, classroom-style
- Duration: Flexible to suit clients requirements with an average of 4 hours, including short breaks
- Certification: Attendees receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course if attendance was complete
Module 1: Introduction
- Definitions and background
- A new asset class
- Why you need to start preparing your plan today
- Goals and risks of inheritance planning
- Setting goals according to the SURE principle (Security, Usability, Resilience, Efficiency)
Module 2: Storage
- Cold storage options
- Physical vs digital security
- Inventories, backups and passwords
- Separation of power
- Auditing backups
- BIP38, BIP39, multisignature and Shamir’s secret
- Institutional storage and custodianship
Module 3: Inheritance
- Identifying clear inheritance goals and wishes, while staying secure
- Code vs law
- Dead man’s switch
- Smart contracts for inheritance
- Practical step-by-step guide for creating an access plan
Module 4: Legal
- The existing legal framework
- How to ensure you stay compliant
- Crypto assets and wills
- When to use lawyers and attorneys
Handouts
- Letters and inventory templates
- Step-by-step guide
Legal and Regulatory Implications of Cryptocurrency and Blockchain Technology Course
On demand for private training only | Online via GoToWebinar
Are you interested to know:
- about the legal implications of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology?
- what compliance and regulatory frameworks and policies exist in various jurisdictions?
- about privacy issues on the blockchain?
- how regulation will keep up with the blockchain disruption?
This course is aimed at both legal and non-legal individuals and introduces the attendees to a wide range of potential legal issues when dealing with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology as well as an overview of global regulatory trends and approaches by governments and various industries.
Legal and regulatory issues discussed include liability, privacy, data security, contracts, consumer protection, financial regulation and tax.
The course will enable attendees to identify the appropriate legal, regulatory issues and risks when dealing with cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology.
Email info@blockchainacademy.co.za for more information.
Outcomes
- Have an understanding of how cryptocurrencies and blockchains work
- Have an overview of local and global legal issues and regulatory responses to cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology
- Be able to identify the appropriate legal and regulatory issues and risks when dealing with cryptocurrency and blockchain technology
Who Should Attend?
- Compliance and risk officers
- Regulatory specialists
- Lawyers
- Intelligence agencies
- Fraud and forensic specialists
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Investors with an interest in the cryptocurrencies, DeFi and NFT regulatory environment
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Auditors and tax consultants
- Anyone with an interest in the legal implications, regulation and compliance of cryptocurrencies, Decentralised Finance (DeFi) and Non-Fungible Tokens (NFTs)
Requirements
- No previous understanding of cryptocurrencies and blockchain technology is required
More Information
- Duration: Hosted over 2 days, 3 hours per day (including short breaks)
- Style: The course can be hosted online via GoToWebinar or in-person classroom-led style
- Each attendee will receive a Certificate of Completion at the end of the course
Course Outline
Module 1: Regulating Technology and Innovation
- Understanding regulatory considerations
- Discussing the technology and innovation principles that are relevant to regulation
- Identifying three approaches taken by regulators
Module 2: Bitcoin
- A short history of the development of Bitcoin and why it is important
- A quick introduction of important terminologies and concepts, for example, peer-to-peer, decentralised and mining
Module 3: Blockchain Applications
- What is blockchain or distributed ledger technology and why is it important?
- What are the use cases? We will discuss practical use cases, including SARB’s Project Khokha
- What are the potential legal issues and risks associated with blockchain technology?
Module 4: Cryptocurrencies and ICOs
- Overview of the different approaches taken by regulators globally
- Discussion on the legal nature of cryptocurrencies (is it a currency, security or asset?) and issues surrounding the use of cryptocurrencies
- Overview of various risks surrounding cryptocurrency and ICOs, including scams, hacking and extortion
Module 5: Smart Contracts
- What are smart contracts: are they smart and are they contracts?
- Are smart contracts legal and binding? Who is liable when something goes wrong?
- What are the use cases for smart contracts? Who creates smart contracts?
Module 6: To Regulate or Not to Regulate?
- Impact of regulation on cryptocurrency, for example, is tax payable for income received in bitcoin?
Module 7: Legal Discussion and Where to Next?
- What does a cryptocurrency and blockchain future look like?
- What are the barriers to adoption that need to be overcome?
- What does the industry need from regulators in order to move forward?
Course Instructor
Nerushka Bowan
About Nerushka
Nerushka Bowan is a technology and privacy lawyer based in Johannesburg. She is a Director and the Head of the Technology at Norton Rose Fulbright for South Africa.
Nerushka has extensive experience in complex and strategic technology and privacy law matters, including outsourcing transactions and regulatory and compliance issues across various industry sectors. She is recognised as an international thought leader in emerging technology law and in analysing the future legal and regulatory issues of emerging tech such as AI and blockchain. She also has work experience in our London and Melbourne offices.
She is a sought after international speaker and is regularly interviewed by media. She is an advocate for legal innovation and is involved in upskilling of lawyers for the future of law. She also mentors future legal innovators through the Allan Gray Orbis Foundation.
During 2020, she was selected as one of six judges globally for the IAPP Annual Innovation Awards, and was also a co-chair of the Johannesburg IAPP KnowledgeNet chapter from 2016-2019. She is a Consensus Forum Member of the South African National Blockchain Alliance (funded by the Department of Science & Technology, in partnership with the CSIR), and created a course with the Blockchain Academy on the legal & regulatory implications of blockchain and cryptocurrency. She is also a Consensus Forum Member of the South African National Blockchain Alliance (SANBA).