University

Which Universities Are the Best for Blockchain?

Calling students, academics and industry stakeholders: We need your help to identify the best places to learn about crypto and blockchain technology.

Features  ·  16 August 2021

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
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
Coinbase

Coinbase Study Says 56% of Top 50 Universities Have Crypto Classes

Compared to last year, twice as many university students, or 18 percent, partook in a crypto or blockchain class.

Markets  ·  28 August 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
Japan

Ripple Extends University Investment Program to Japan

Ripple Labs UBRI program adds two new universities amidst increasing pressure from market incumbents

Tech  ·  31 July 2019
Coinbase

Coinbase Survey Shows 18% of US Students Now Own Cryptocurrency

Students who want to change the world are attracted to blockchain education, a professor says.

Business  ·  28 August 2018
Ethereum

To the Moon? Blockchain’s Hiring Crunch Could Last Years

The world may be buzzing about blockchain and its recent influx of ICO-based capital, but a lack of skilled developers threatens to hold up growth.

Business  ·  16 July 2017
News

ABN Amro Partners With Dutch University on Blockchain Projects

A prominent bank in the Netherlands is working with a local university to develop a series of blockchain prototypes.

Markets  ·  26 October 2016
UK

Imperial College London Opens Cryptocurrency Research Center

Imperial College London has established a research center dedicated to blockchain initiatives.

Markets  ·  28 September 2015
Education

The Global Universities Embracing Cryptocurrency

Universities have been quick to embrace cryptocurrencies such as bitcoin, here is a round-up of some of the most crypto-friendly institutions to date.

Markets  ·  14 September 2015
Mexico

Bitcoin Payments Make Debut at Mexican University

A coffee shop located on the campus of Mexico's Universidad de las Américas Puebla is now accepting bitcoin.

Business  ·  24 August 2015
Bitcoin

First Spanish University Installs Bitcoin ATM on Campus

Pompeu Fabra joins MIT, Simon Fraser University and the University of Zurich as universities that have installed bitcoin ATMs.

Business  ·  24 June 2015
News

Top US Colleges Begin Offering Bitcoin Courses

Two top American colleges, New York University and Duke University, are offering courses on cryptocurrencies for the first time.

Markets  ·  4 September 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