Education

Bitcoin

Switzerland’s Largest University Tests ‘Touchless’ Bitcoin Payments Solution

The University of Zurich has launched a bitcoin payments trial that will utilise near-field communication technology.

Business  ·  2 September 2014
Canada

Simon Fraser First Canadian University to Accept Bitcoin Donations

Simon Fraser University became the first Canadian university to embrace bitcoin donations.

Markets  ·  28 August 2014
News

70,000 Caribbean Island Residents to Receive Bitcoin in 2015

All residents of the Caribbean nation of Dominica will receive free bitcoin as part of The Bit Drop project.

Business  ·  28 August 2014
News

Yelp Director Donates $10k in Bitcoin to Alma Mater

Yelp Director of Public Policy Luther Lowe has donated $10,000 in bitcoin to his high school Alma Mater.

Business  ·  6 August 2014
News

Online Education Platform Skilljar Embraces Bitcoin

The company specialises in enabling third parties to deliver online training courses and has now started accepting bitcoin payments.

Business  ·  17 July 2014
News

Bitfin Day Two: We Need More Global, Organised Bitcoin Education

The Dublin conference closed with talks on furthering bitcoin evolution by innovating the education and banking systems.

Business  ·  4 July 2014
Regulation

Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort

A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 June 2014
Music

Dutch Music Academy Promotes Bitcoin at Student Showcase

The classical music academy has become the first educational institution in the Netherlands to accept bitcoin for tuition.

Business  ·  18 June 2014
New York

The King’s College New York is Now Accepting Bitcoin for Tuition Payments

The liberal arts college has announced it will accept bitcoin for tuition payments through a partnership with Coin.co.

Business  ·  13 June 2014
Exchanges

Over 20,000 Students Receive Bitcoin in Coinbase Giveaway

CoinBase claims to have already distributed free bitcoin to over 20,000 students, as part of its college giveaway.

Business  ·  30 May 2014
Crime

Californian Law Enforcement Officers Offered ‘Bitcoin 101’ Seminar

The LA High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area Training Centre is offering officers the chance to learn about digital currencies.

Policy & regulation  ·  29 May 2014
Exchanges

Students Offered Free Bitcoins in Coinbase Giveaway

Inspired by a similar giveaway at MIT, the digital wallet provider is handing out bitcoin to some students.

Tech  ·  15 May 2014
Bitcoin

Bitcoin Embassy Launches In Poland’s Capital Warsaw

The world's latest bitcoin embassy has opened in Europe with the aim of promoting the digital currency.

Tech  ·  13 May 2014
Bitcoin

Iowa State University Hit by Bitcoin Mining Malware

The University suffered a massive security breach which compromised student personal data and attempted to mine bitcoins.

Policy & regulation  ·  23 April 2014
News

University of Nicosia Launches Free ‘Introduction to Digital Currencies’ Online Course

The Massive Open Online Course also offers accelerated sessions for the fast-learning and time-poor.

Business  ·  2 April 2014