FormatSelf-paced, online, asynchronous
Associate certification
MMBA Associate Blockchain Law & Digital Assets
Build foundational expertise in the legal, regulatory and compliance frameworks governing blockchain and digital-asset markets.
- Instructional videos
- Regulatory case studies
- Fraud and security exercises
- Review checkpoints
Certification overview
Certification at a glance
An entry-level credential for students and early-career professionals who want to navigate cryptocurrency regulation, exchange operations, fraud risks, custody and wallet security.
DurationApproximately 8 hours
Curriculum4 courses
Certification exam100 questions
Time limit90 minutes
Passing score70%
PrerequisitesNone required
Ideal forStudents & early-career professionals
Learning outcomes
What you’ll be able to do
Turn blockchain knowledge into practical, career-ready capability.
Regulation and compliance
- Classify digital assets and apply the Howey Test
- Navigate SEC, CFTC, FinCEN and international frameworks
- Design KYC/AML compliance strategies
- Assess legal risks across digital-asset operations
Exchanges and markets
- Compare CEX and DEX operating models
- Evaluate custody, liquidity and regulatory implications
- Recommend structures for specific use cases
Fraud and wallet security
- Identify cryptocurrency scam typologies
- Evaluate custodial and non-custodial wallets
- Apply practical security and consumer-protection measures
Structured learning pathway
Four courses. One focused credential.
Follow a clear sequence from foundations to applied professional practice.
Blockchain Law & Digital Assets Course SeriesApproximately 8 hours
01
Blockchain + Digital Assets 101
Asset types, the Howey Test and regulatory foundations
02
Centralized & Decentralized Exchanges
CEX, DEX, liquidity, custody and compliance
03
Cryptocurrency Scams
Fraud typologies, enforcement and consumer protection
04
Crypto Wallets + Decentralization
Wallet security, custody models and decentralized networks
Certification requirements
Clear requirements. Flexible preparation.
Complete the learning pathway, demonstrate proficiency, then earn the credential.
Course completion
- Complete all 4 courses
- Pass 3 Review Checkpoints in each course
- Pass each Final Assessment — 70% minimum
Certification exam
- 100 multiple-choice questions
- 90-minute time limit
- 70% passing score
- Flexible navigation
Credential
- No prerequisites
- Self-paced, online and asynchronous
Who should earn this certification
Built for people shaping the next financial system.
Finance professionals, banking professionals, compliance officers
University students
- Law, business and pre-law students
- Policy students interested in crypto regulation
- Learners preparing for legal-tech and RegTech careers
Early-career professionals
- Paralegals and legal assistants
- Junior compliance and risk analysts
- Regulatory-affairs and policy staff
Career impact
Turn knowledge into professional momentum.
Apply this credential across roles and industries adopting blockchain and digital assets.
Legal services
- Blockchain and cryptocurrency practices
- Digital-asset research
Compliance
- Exchanges, DeFi platforms and banks
- KYC/AML programs
Government & policy
- Regulatory agencies
- Consumer protection
Risk management
- Fraud and custody risk
- Digital-asset controls
Relevant industry sectors
Legal services
Regulatory & government
Compliance & risk
Exchanges & custodians
Financial services
Blockchain companies
Why the Associate Law & Digital Assets matters
One credential. Lasting relevance.
- 01Legal differentiation
Build expertise in a rapidly evolving regulatory field.
- 02Regulatory fluency
Understand the agencies and frameworks shaping digital assets.
- 03Risk capability
Identify fraud, custody and compliance exposure.
- 04Future-ready practice
Prepare for emerging legal and policy questions.
- 05Professional pathway
Build the legal foundation that complements the CBFP™ credential.
