1st July, 2026 09:00 Workshop Crypto & Blockchain Fundamentals
About this Training
This workshop is designed to cut through the noise and deliver a clear, structured understanding of blockchain technology and crypto-assets within today’s evolving financial ecosystem. Participants will develop a grounded, supervisory-grade comprehension of how distributed ledger technology operates, how crypto-assets are created, transferred, and valued, and where the real risks and opportunities (if any) lie.
Through a focused and practical lens, the session will unpack the architecture of blockchain networks, the mechanics of key use cases, and the rapidly expanding universe of digital assets, including memecoins, stablecoins, and tokenised instruments. Particular emphasis will be placed on translating technical concepts into regulatory relevance, equipping participants to critically assess business models, identify red flags, and engage confidently with regulated entities and market developments.
The workshop will also explore the intersection between innovation and regulation, highlighting emerging risk vectors, while situating these within current and developing regulatory frameworks (with a strong focus on the MiCA Regulation). By the end of the session, participants will not only understand how crypto markets work, but also why it matters from a regulatory perspective.
Ultimately, the objective is to empower attendees with the clarity, vocabulary, and analytical confidence required to navigate the crypto landscape with authority, supporting informed decision-making, effective oversight, and constructive engagement in an increasingly digital financial environment.
About the Lecturer
Dr. Ioannis Revolidis
Resident Academic Lecturer, Faculty of Laws, Director, Centre for DLT, University of Malta
Dr. Ioannis Revolidis studied law at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki, Greece. He is a lecturer in the Department of Media, Communications, and Technology Law at the Law Faculty of the University of Malta. He is also the current Director of the Centre for Distributed Ledger Technologies (DLT). Ioannis has been teaching and researching in European Information Technology Law for the past 12 years in various European countries such as Germany (Leibniz University Hannover), the UK (Queen Mary University of London), Norway (Norwegian Research Center for Computers and Law), Greece (Aristotle University Thessaloniki). He focuses on the law and regulation of emerging technologies with an emphasis on digital commercial transactions, digital assets, copyright law, data protection law, private international law, electronic commerce law, civil liability, human rights, and the philosophy of law.
Learning Objectives
Introduce Blockchain Fundamentals, Distributed Ledgers, Consensus Mechanisms, and Network Structures.
Explain Crypto-Asset Taxonomies, Issuance Models, Valuation Drivers, and Market Dynamics.
Analyse Key Crypto Use Cases, Tokenisation Trends, and Financial Sector Implications.
Examine Regulatory Landscape Evolution, Focusing on EU Frameworks and MiCA Scope.
Explore MiCA Objectives, Classifications, and Supervisory Expectations for Crypto-Assets Regulation.
Assess MiCA and MiFID II Interactions for Financial Instruments.
Evaluate Stablecoins Frameworks, Risks, Reserve Requirements, and Supervisory Oversight Considerations.
Identify CASP Obligations, Governance Standards, Conduct Rules, and Risk Management Expectations.
Delivery Method
In-Person
MFSA Conference Room
Entry Requirements
Financial Supervisors and Regulators
Central Bank and Public Authority Professionals
Banking and Financial Services Professionals
Risk, Compliance and Regulatory Professionals
Policy, Legal and Advisory Professionals
Duration
4 Hours
Date & Time
1st July, 2026 09:00
What's Included
Detailed Presentation
Reading Materials
Case Studies
