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Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain: Fundamentals, Market, and First Steps

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June 25 and July 2, 2026 |7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (BRT, UTC-3)

If you want to learn how to invest in cryptocurrencies in a structured way, the free Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain: Fundamentals, Market, and First Steps mini course is your starting point.

Our methodology focuses on technical understanding and risk management of cryptoassets. In this free course with a USP certificate, you will develop a critical perspective on the digital assets market, learning everything from the origins of Bitcoin to custody and security strategies essential for any investor.

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100% free

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Enrollment

May 06 to July 01, 2026

Certificate

Issued by USP/Esalq (based on participation and performance on tests)

Live Classes

June 25 and July 2, 2026 (Thursdays), from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. (BRT, UTC-3).

Duration

2 weeks (the content will be available up to 30 days after the last class)

Who is this course for?

Beginner and intermediate investors who want to understand how to invest in cryptocurrencies in a structured way. This course is ideal for learning about custody, digital wallet security, and proper risk management in cryptoassets.
Finance, Economics, and Business professionals who need to understand the transformation driven by blockchain technology and how decentralized networks operate.
Undergraduate and graduate students looking for a competitive edge and aiming to deepen their knowledge of blockchain fundamentals and its practical applications in the global financial system.
Digital innovation enthusiasts who want a technical, no-hype understanding of cryptocurrencies, tokens, and stablecoins, and their role in the future of business.
Applicants for the MBA USP/Esalq in Economics, Investment, and Banking who are looking for a preliminary immersion into the institution’s methodology and academic excellence.

Course Coordination

Fábio Miguel Junges

Entrepreneur in Information Technology: CEO & Founder at SOU (AI&Data, Security, and Managed Services), Co-founder at OKEN (Blockchain, Tokenization, DeFi, and NFTs), and Co-founder of iCoLab, an ICT focused on Web3 research and projects. Expert in management and strategic planning, corporate finance, leadership and high-performance teams, M&A, and Corporate Governance.

What you will learn

With a methodology focused on blockchain fundamentals and operational security, the course covers the following topics:

Class 1 – Fundamentals of Cryptocurrencies and Blockchain Technology:

Origin of Bitcoin and evolution of the cryptoassets market.
Concepts of decentralization, consensus, and distributed ledger.
Basic structure of a blockchain.
Differences between cryptocurrencies, tokens, and stablecoins.
Supply, digital scarcity, and dynamic pricing.
Key market projects and their use cases.

Class 2 – Market, Operations, and Risk Management:

How the cryptocurrency market works (exchanges and liquidity).
Account opening and basic trading procedures.
Custody: digital wallets and security.
Volatility, market cycles, and risk profiles.
Diversification and exposure limits.
Common mistakes made by beginner investors.

Why participate?

Focus on crypto asset risk management: in a highly volatile market, our methodology teaches you how to protect assets. You will learn essential risk management techniques to invest with intelligence and consistency.
Practical and immediate application: designed to help you learn how to invest in cryptocurrencies safely, from exchanges to custody in digital wallets, so you can apply what you learn right away.
Teaching method: the course was structured to be understood by everyone, regardless of prior programming knowledge. We translate complex digital asset concepts into clear, practical, and executive-level language.
Networking: by becoming an MBA USP/Esalq student, you join a network of professionals committed to continuous education and the development of high-level skills for the future of finance.
USP quality seal: earn a certificate from one of Latin America’s most prestigious universities. The USP standards ensure your learning is recognized by the market and recruiters.

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