Foundations provides a great starting point for those new to the crypto and digital assets space, or those seeking a refresher. Through video instruction, case studies and interactive knowledge checks, you'll learn the basics of blockchain technologies, key players in the digital asset ecosystem, illicit finance challenges unique to digital assets and core compliance program elements, and key regulation and standards for cryptocurrencies and other digital assets.

Best suited for:

·  Newcomers to crypto and digital assets

·  Compliance professionals from traditional finance – banks, broker dealers, credit unions, MSBs, etc.  

Delivery: Online, self-paced

Duration: 2 hours

Access: 1 year

Certificate: Certificate of Completion

Course Outline

• Essentials in Plain English
  Quick intro to blockchain, cryptocurrency categories, and how transactions flow.
• Who’s Who
  Meet the key players—exchanges, custodians, DeFi platforms, and the banks that connect crypto to fiat.
• Why Compliance Matters
  AML, KYC, sanctions—what regulators expect and why reputations depend on it.
• Crypto-Specific Risks
  Pseudonymous wallets, mixers, privacy coins, and chain-hopping tactics you must monitor.
• Building a Program
  Risk-based controls, blockchain-analytics tools, Travel Rule, and reporting essentials.
• Regulatory Snapshot
  FATF guidance plus highlights from the U.S., EU MiCA, and Singapore.
• Next Steps & Resources
  Career tips, emerging trends (CBDCs, DeFi oversight), and links to further learning.

(Includes quizzes, case studies, and an assessment to cement learning. A score of 80% or higher is required to earn the certificate of completion.)

Intermediate is your comprehensive guide to understanding and managing financial crime risks in the digital assets space. Through video instruction, case studies and interactive knowledge checks, you’ll learn AML, fraud and sanctions evasion typologies in crypto and digital assets, the essentials of blockchain analytics and transaction tracing, key regulatory updates and standards, guidance on filing SARs/STRs on crypto transactions, and more.

Best suited for:

·  Compliance professionals in traditional finance with some knowledge of crypto

·  Crypto compliance professionals

·  Law enforcement

·  Regulators

Delivery: Online, self-paced

Duration: 3 hours

Access: 1 year

Certificate: Certificate of Completion

Course Outline

• Global Rulebook
  FATF’s 2024 targeted update and the latest frameworks in the EU, Singapore, Japan, Switzerland, the U.K., and the U.S.—and how they shape compliance programs.
• Typologies in Action
  Mixers, privacy-coin flows, chain-hopping, high-volume P2P transfers, and mule networks—plus the red flags that reveal them.
• Web3 Compliance Risks
  DeFi platforms, NFTs, and non-custodial services—where the risks are and how to control them.
• Forensics Toolkit
  Trace complex fund flows across chains using open-source explorers and proprietary analytics platforms.
• Writing Crypto SARs/STRs
  Draft regulator-ready narratives that evidence blockchain data, highlight red flags, and meet reporting deadlines.
• Case Study: Lessons Learned
  Unpack a recent high-profile enforcement case to identify control breakdowns and build stronger defenses.

For those seeking a deeper dive into the fast-moving world of risk management in crypto and digital assets, Advanced offers in-depth instruction combined with practical exercises to reinforce learning. You’ll learn more complex laundering techniques and typologies used by illicit actors in crypto, emerging compliance challenges in the DeFi sector, how to trace transactions cross-chain, how to manage regulatory exams and audits related to digital assets, and more.

You’ll also engage in hands-on activities like a mock crypto investigation and risk assessment of a fictional crypto business to test your knowledge and skills.

Best suited for:

·  Compliance professionals in traditional finance with knowledge of crypto

·  Crypto compliance professionals

·  Law enforcement agents who conduct crypto investigations

·  Regulators and auditors in the crypto and digital assets industry

Delivery: Online, self-paced, office hours

Duration: 2 hours

Access: 1 year

Certificate: Certificate of Completion (and) Digital Badge

Course Outline

• Global Regulatory & Enforcement Landscape
  Compare FATF updates and regional frameworks (EU, U.S., APAC). Identify regulatory “tells” like privacy coins, weak onboarding, and unlicensed VASPs that shape program design.
• Typologies & Red Flags
  Examine laundering methods such as cross-chain activity, nested services, OTC brokers, mixers, and mule networks. Spot the key red flags behind each pattern.
• Compliance in DeFi & Web3
  Assess risks in DEXs, DAOs, NFTs, and smart contracts. Explore controls for flash loans, yield farming, and other high-risk DeFi activity.
• Blockchain Forensics
  Apply advanced tools and methods: wallet clustering, taint analysis, anomaly mapping, and contagion tracing to track illicit flows.
• Enforcement Case Study
  Break down a recent high-profile case. Pinpoint control failures, regulator focus, and lessons for stronger frameworks.
• Building Stronger Programs
  Design crypto-specific controls for mixers, cross-chain flows, and DeFi. Balance effectiveness, efficiency, and customer protection while meeting Travel Rule and reporting obligations.

(Includes quizzes, case studies, and an assessment to cement learning. A score of 80% or higher is required to earn the certificate of completion.)