The Investigative Media Lab (IML) of the University of Georgia invites students, practicing journalists, and researchers to an online training course titled “Follow the Money: Cryptocurrency for Investigative Journalists.”
The training will be led by Alex Sudadze, a certified cryptocurrency expert and lecturer at the Department of Computer Science at the University of Georgia. He has been involved in the blockchain industry since 2012, including cryptocurrency mining and Web 3.0.
During the course, participants will learn:
Introduction to blockchain and how it works;
How to identify common cryptocurrency fraud schemes;
How to independently trace a simple cryptocurrency transaction;
Understanding how the cryptocurrency sector is regulated in Georgia, the region, and the European Union.
No prior knowledge of the subject is required, as the training will cover the fundamentals and provide knowledge starting from the very beginning. The sessions will be held online starting November 20, on Tuesdays and Fridays at 12:00 PM.
Please note that the number of participants is limited. Only ten applicants will be selected based on individual interviews. Participants who successfully complete the training will receive a certificate.
Interested applicants are kindly requested to register using the link below by November 19: https://form.jotform.com/263064760989067
