Education

Bitcoin ATMs and the Road to Adoption

At least for now, crypto in Puerto Rico is less about doing business than about education.

Opinion  ·  16 August 2021

Blockchain Startups From Singapore-Based Tribe Accelerator Have Raised $70M in Funding

Tribe has also attracted new strategic investments from international VCs and added Pfizer as a network partner.

News  ·  14 April 2021
Education

Looking for a Job in Crypto? Here Are 5 Skills You Need

In job interviews at crypto-oriented companies, “the first thing that you’ll hear is: How does Bitcoin work?”

People  ·  9 October 2020
CoinDesk Live

CoinDesk Live: Can Old Schools Teach New Tech?

On Oct. 6, we'll reveal the results of our first CoinDesk U ranking of the top-20 universities for blockchain education. Here's how you can watch it live.

People  ·  29 September 2020
Bitcoin

This Crypto Startup Takes Bitcoin Advocacy to a Whole New Level

Patrick Stanley is launching a crypto advocacy company called Freehold, starting with bitcoin (BTC) and Blockstack's STX.

Business  ·  16 September 2020
India

Tech Mahindra Inks Education Deal to Develop India’s Blockchain Talent

Indian firms Tech Mahindra and Idealabs will offer curated professional certification courses on blockchain.

News  ·  2 June 2020
Bitcoin

New ‘Simpsons’ Episode Features Jim Parsons Giving a Crypto Explainer for the Masses

The latest episode of "The Simpsons" breaks down the complex world of cryptocurrencies, with some success.

News  ·  24 February 2020
Binance

Mastercard and Ripple’s Xpring Join Industry Group to Promote Blockchain Education

Mastercard, the innovation arms of Ripple and Binance, and eight other firms joined a group supporting blockchain education in universities worldwide.

Business  ·  13 February 2020
Bitcoin

What Do Women Want? More Educational Materials Before Investing in Bitcoin

There would be more women investing in bitcoin if they had more educational materials to help them, a new report found.

Business  ·  16 December 2019
Ethereum

At a Refugee Camp in Iraq, a 16-Year-Old Syrian Is Teaching Crypto Basics

Here's what an unbanked refugee really thinks about crypto.

People  ·  15 December 2019
Privacy

Deloitte Adds Privacy Tech to Its Education-Credentials Blockchain

Professional services giant Deloitte has added zero-knowledge proof privacy tech to its enterprise blockchain offering.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 October 2019
Bitcoin

A Bitcoin Treasure Hunt Is Coming to College Campuses This Fall

The real-life spin on "Ready Player One" is bringing scavenger hunts and bitcoin wallet tutorials to more than 20 universities.

Tech  ·  5 September 2019
Blockchain

Blockchain Education Initiatives Launch at California Universities

A VC-backed blockchain firm aiding student groups at Harvard, Oxford and Cambridge is officially rolling out its programs at three California universities.

Markets  ·  22 August 2019
Bitcoin

From Ghana to the Bronx, These Teen Bitcoiners Are Building the Future

From experimenting with zcash in the Bronx to rogue bitcoin contributors, these teens are shaping the future of cryptocurrency.

Markets  ·  4 August 2019
Ethereum

Meet Vitalik Buterin’s Mom. Her Mission Is Inclusion, Not Ethereum

Natalia Ameline's nonprofit, CryptoChicks, is spreading the blockchain gospel in emerging markets.

Business  ·  29 July 2019