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In a rapidly evolving global payments landscapes, with Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), stablecoins, and blockchain-based systems moving from theory into real-world application, regulation, and commercial use. This programme provides a practical, strategic overview of digital money and modern payment systems. The programme focusses on cyber security, systemic resilience, and emerging risks such as quantum computing. Designed for CEOs, Senior Executives, finance and legal professionals, and FinTech leaders working in financial services, regulated industries, or organisations with complex payment needs. With no technical or blockchain background required, the programme is tailored for decision-makers who need to critically assess opportunities, manage risk, and make informed governance decisions. Participants will explore how blockchain-based payment infrastructures work, and how different design approaches to digital money impact trust, regulation, and operational risk. Topics include CBDCs, stablecoins, tokenised deposits, and challenges such as smart contract vulnerabilities and cryptographic dependency. Delivered by industry practitioners and leading academics from the University of Exeter, the programme combines real-world experience with academic expertise - equipping participants to understand not just what is possible, but what is practical, compliant, and scalable in today’s regulatory environment. Together, the delivery team brings a rare blend of theoretical rigour, regulatory credibility and practical experience building, governing and scaling real payment and digital finance systems.