The Polkadot Blockchain Academy (PBA) will offer legislative officials their first course on Web3 and the crypto regulatory framework.
The Blockchain Basics for Policymakers certification program will be held from April 6 to April 8, 2025, in Zug, Switzerland, a region known as “Crypto Valley.” Polkadot is taking a big step toward educating policymakers about blockchain technology.
Why This Matters
The UK crypto sector is growing fast, and with that growth comes the need for explicit and informed regulations. That’s why UK parliament members (MPs) from major political parties will attend this course. Leading the delegation is Lisa Cameron, a former MP and the founder of the UKUS Crypto Alliance.
According to Cameron, policymakers must understand blockchain to create better crypto regulation in the UK.
Polkadot Blockchain Academy is launching the first-ever blockchain education course for policymakers! 🏛️📖https://t.co/g7s6iarCch
— Polkadot Blockchain Academy (@AcademyPolkadot) February 17, 2025
This course comes at a critical time. In January 2025, the UK Treasury made a legal change regarding crypto staking. The new ruling stated that crypto staking is not a collective investment scheme, so it avoids the strict regulatory requirements that apply to such schemes.
The UK government has committed to presenting an initial crypto regulation draft before early 2025. With this in motion, now is the perfect time for Members of Parliament to deepen their understanding of the financial sector.
The Role of Policymakers in Blockchain’s Future
According to Chrissy Hill, policymakers play a key role in blockchain’s future. She is the chief legal officer and interim COO at Parity Technologies. Policymakers working with blockchain often lack proper training. This makes it hard to explain how it works and regulate it effectively. Polkadot Blockchain Academy connects policymakers with the right tools. This helps them create safeguards while supporting innovation.
📣 Polkadot Blockchain Academy is launching its first blockchain course for policymakers in Switzerland, April 2025.
🇬🇧 UK MPs will attend to gain insights on crypto regulation.
🔥 This initiative kicks off #Polkadot‘s global education program for regulators. #Web3 #Blockchain https://t.co/236Rdzte8K
— OneBlock+ (@OneBlock_) February 18, 2025
The Polkadot Blockchain Academy plans to expand its programs. It aims to reach key locations worldwide. Polkadot plays an active role in developing blockchain governance. It achieves this through its established programs. These programs deliver formal policy learning.
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