An Interactive 5-Day Training Course
Stablecoins Masterclass – Application, Risks and Regulatory Focus
Driving Digital Finance Innovation: Navigating the Complexities and Opportunities of Stablecoins
Course Overview
This training course on Stablecoins Masterclass is designed to equip modern finance professionals with a comprehensive understanding of stablecoins, their key applications, associated risks and evolving regulatory frameworks. Through expert-led discussions, real-world examples and interactive exercises, participants will gain actionable insights into how stablecoins can be integrated into financial ecosystems. Whether you are a banker, regulator, or FinTech Innovator, this training course will prepare you to navigate the complexities of stablecoins and position your organization at the forefront of digital finance innovation.
In today's world, where financial innovation is swiftly transforming the global economy, stablecoins have emerged as a key element in digital finance. They are designed to merge the advantages of cryptocurrencies—such as speed, transparency, and programmability—with the stability of traditional fiat currencies. As a result, stablecoins are changing the way businesses and individuals transact, invest, and handle money. They facilitate smooth cross-border transactions and enable decentralized finance applications, opening up unique and expanding opportunities for efficiency and financial inclusion. Regulators worldwide are focused on balancing these opportunities with the necessary safeguards to address rising market and consumer risks.
For finance professionals across the UAE and KSA, stablecoins represent both technological innovation and a strategic tool for addressing regional priorities such as enhancing cross-border trade, driving financial inclusion, and supporting broader digital transformation initiatives. Programs like Project Aber—a collaborative CBDC initiative between Saudi Arabia and the UAE—highlight the region’s commitment to leveraging digital currencies for economic integration.
This GLOMACS training course will highlight:
- Introduction to the Stablecoin ecosystem and key use cases across both TradFi (payments and remittance) and DeFi applications
- Latest innovations in stablecoins and tokenization of real-world assets
- How stablecoins are being used to drive financial inclusion, micropayments and microlending opportunities
- Risks across the stablecoin ecosystem, including technical and operational risks, liquidity, market and regulatory risks
- Importance of robust governance frameworks
- Global Regulatory developments and emerging compliance best practices
- Integration with CBDC’s and expansion into payments, trade finance and treasury management
Training Objectives
At the end of this training course on Stablecoins Masterclass, you will learn to:
- Understand stablecoins and their utility in modern finance
- Explore real-world use cases of stablecoins in banking, trade finance, DeFi ecosystems and cross-border payments
- Identify key risks associated with stablecoins (regulatory uncertainty, cybersecurity threats) and strategies to mitigate these
- Analyze the regulatory landscape in the UAE/KSA and globally to ensure compliance whilst fostering innovation
- Equip participants with tools to envisage future trends like programmable money and regional collaborations (eg. Project ABER)
Who should Attend?
This training course on Stablecoins Masterclass is suitable to a wide range of professionals but will greatly benefit:
- Banking professionals (particularly those in risk, compliance, and digital transformation)
- Regulators and Central Bankers overseeing digital assets
- Fintech enthusiasts exploring stablecoin applications
- Project teams working on DeFi or CBDC projects, and
- Individuals working in Financial institutions interested in emerging technologies and the digital transformation of Finance
Participants will acquire a robust understanding and hands-on practice of the current innovations in the sector, related to stablecoins
About Saudi Glomacs
At Saudi GLOMACS, we specialize in delivering world-class training courses in Saudi Arabia and across various international locations. Our training courses are tailored to meet the unique demands of Saudi Vision 2030 and the Human Capability Development Program, focusing on empowering Saudi citizens and enhancing workforce skills. We offer diverse courses spanning leadership, management, engineering, and technical disciplines to cultivate expertise and drive professional growth. Our flexible learning options—whether in-person, online, or in-house—ensure accessibility and convenience for individuals and organizations alike.
With over 30+ years of experience through the GLOMACS global network, we are committed to delivering innovative, results-driven training solutions. Our expert instructors combine industry knowledge with dynamic teaching methods, fostering practical skill development and long-term career success. By choosing Saudi GLOMACS, you're investing in personal excellence and contributing to the Kingdom’s sustainable economic growth and vision-driven transformation.
Training Outline
DAY 1: Introduction to Stablecoins
- Introduction to Stablecoin ecosystem
- Types of Stablecoins (fiat backed, commodity, algorithmic, crypto) and their role in digital finance
- CBDC vs Stablecoin comparison: issuance, control and use case
- Key Global use cases including; cross-border payments, asset tokenisation and financial inclusion
- Comparison of key stablecoins (such as Tether and Circle)
DAY 2: Use Cases of Stablecoins
- TradFi Applications
- Trade Finance, reducing costs and improving efficiency
- Treasury management: Real-time liquidity solutions (for example, JPM Coin)
- Micropayments: enabling small value transactions cross-border
- Role of Stablecoins in DeFi Ecosystems
- Comparison of real-world examples of collaborations (such as Standard Chartered and Paxos for custody services)
DAY 3: Risks Associated with Stablecoins
- Regulatory uncertainty across jurisdictions
- Cybersecurity threats and Data Privacy
- Liquidity management challenges
- Market Risks: Analysis of recent stablecoin collapses (eg. TerraUSD)
- Interoperability challenges between public and private stablecoin ecosystems
- Risk mitigation strategies for banks adopting stablecoin technologies
DAY 4: Regulatory Landscapes
- Global Regulatory frameworks
- SAMA’s approach to digital asset and sandbox initiatives
- CBUAE’s regulatory focus on virtual assets and CBDCs
- Insights from global projects, such as Project ABER: Dual issued CBDC for cross-border settlements between UAE and KSA
- International frameworks influencing adoption (eg. MiCA, FATF)
- Balancing innovation with compliance in digital finance
DAY 5: Future Trends and Regional Focus
- Emerging trends, including programmable money and smart contracts
- Multi-currency for cross-border trade facilitation
- Integrating stablecoins into Financial ecosystems
- Opportunities for collaboration between banks, regulators and fintech in the Middle East
Certificates
- On successful completion of this training course, GLOMACS Certificate will be awarded to the delegates
- Continuing Professional Education credits (CPE) : In accordance with the standards of the National Registry of CPE Sponsor, one CPE credit is granted per 50 minutes of attendance
Accreditation
GLOMACS is registered with NASBA as a sponsor of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) on the National Registry of CPE Sponsors. NASBA have final authority on the acceptance of individual courses for CPE credit. Complaints regarding registered sponsors may be submitted to the National Registry of CPE Sponsors through its website: www.learningmarket.org.
All Training Seminars delivered by GLOMACS by default are eligible for CPE Credit.
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