In response to the evolving demands of interdisciplinary "New Legal Studies" within liberal arts education, our law school has actively expanded its curriculum by introducing cross-disciplinary courses combining law with economics. These include FinTech, Tax Planning, Corporate Compliance, and Blockchain Technology, designed to enrich the academic experience for both undergraduate and postgraduate students.
The Rise of Blockchain Technology and Its Legal Implications
Emerging in 2009 alongside Bitcoin, blockchain technology has been hailed as one of the most disruptive innovations since the internet. Its rapid development has garnered global attention, including significant interest from Chinese policymakers. While blockchain drives innovation across sectors like:
- Financial services (e.g., encrypted asset issuance, decentralized finance/DeFi)
- Digital authentication (e.g., chain-based notarization, anti-counterfeiting)
- Emerging technologies (e.g., CBDCs, NFTs, and the metaverse)
...it simultaneously presents substantial legal and regulatory challenges. To address these, Professor Deng Jianpeng—a leading researcher in blockchain law and governance—has developed the postgraduate course "Blockchain and Legal Policy" at Central University of Finance and Economics.
Course Structure and Learning Objectives
This pioneering curriculum provides comprehensive coverage of:
Technical Foundations:
- Blockchain architecture and consensus mechanisms
- Tokenomics and incentive structures
Policy Analysis:
- Evaluation of current regulatory frameworks
- Legal classification of crypto assets
- Anti-money laundering (AML) compliance for virtual currencies
Practical Applications:
- Judicial protection hurdles for digital assets
- Regulatory approaches to DeFi platforms
- Case studies on blockchain forensics and litigation
👉 Explore blockchain's legal frontiers through this unique academic offering.
Expert-Led Instruction and Academic Impact
The course features:
- Core lectures by Prof. Deng Jianpeng
- Guest sessions with industry technologists and legal practitioners (2–3 per semester)
Research mentorship leading to CSSCI journal publications on topics like:
- Blockchain governance models
- Cryptographic asset ownership frameworks
- Policy recommendations for decentralized systems
Notably, Prof. Deng's policy proposals have received recognition at the national level, establishing this program as a benchmark for blockchain legal education in China.
FAQ: Blockchain Law and Policy
Q: How does blockchain challenge traditional legal systems?
A: Its decentralized nature conflicts with jurisdictional boundaries, requiring new frameworks for contract enforcement, dispute resolution, and consumer protection.
Q: Are cryptocurrencies considered legal property in China?
A: While crypto transactions face restrictions, courts increasingly recognize digital assets as protected "virtual property" in civil cases.
Q: What career paths does this course prepare students for?
A: Graduates pursue roles in regulatory compliance, FinTech legal counsel, policy analysis, and blockchain startup advisement.
Q: How does the course address NFT copyright issues?
A: Modules analyze smart contract enforceability, IP rights for tokenized content, and jurisdictional conflicts in metaverse commerce.
👉 Master blockchain's legal dimensions through China's foremost academic program in this emerging field.
This 36-hour course represents one of few blockchain law programs nationwide offering both theoretical depth and practical insights, equipping students to navigate the complex intersection of technology and regulation.