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Coursera online learning platform has allied with the ConsenSys blockchain project to launch a distributed ledger technology and cryptography course for everyone interested in learning about the burgeoning technology, according to a news release by Coursera on September 5, 2018. Blockchain and Cryptography for All Nations Coursera, the online learning platform that offers users from all over the globe courses, specializations,…

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Sifting through the large number of books available on blockchain technology and cryptocurrencies can be a daunting process when you are trying to find resources to learn more about these innovative new technologies. In this guide, you will find a list of the best blockchain books you could read to become more knowledgeable about the subject matter. Blockchain Books for…

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Blockchain and cryptocurrency-related courses are increasingly gaining popularity among the students of top global universities, according to a new Coinbase study conducted in collaboration with London-based ad-tech company Qriously. Published on Aug 28, 2018, the study concludes that four out of ten of the top 50 universities across the world today offer at least one course on blockchain technology or…

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The world’s first university powered by blockchain could soon set up shop in Malta, and academics from some of the world’s best universities have already signed up according to an August 24, 2018, report from Medium. World’s First Blockchain-Powered University Woolf University, the brainchild of an Oxford research fellow Joshua Broggi, could become the first blockchain-powered university in the world….

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The boom in cryptocurrencies last year propelled many to move towards crypto verse. Even people with little or no knowledge jumped on the crypto bandwagon either to make a quick buck or lured by the underpinning technology.   Filling the Demand for Blockchain Knowledge  But as the investments started pouring in a lot of people started taking an interest in…

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As the demand for highly skilled developers, engineers, and innovators in the blockchain and cryptocurrency arenas is rising faster than Bitcoin, itself, many higher education institutions are stepping up to the plate offering courses, clubs, research lab opportunities, and even degrees. How Is Higher Education Keeping up with Blockchain? It is no longer a question of if blockchain will impact…

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Already notorious for being incredibly difficult, the Chartered Financial Analyst (CFA) Program exams in 2019 feature questions on cryptocurrency and blockchain. The Most Brutal Test in Finance to Become Even Harder To be more precise, the CFA Institute is adding the crypto and blockchain topics to its Level I and II curriculums. The test itself has three parts. The CFA…

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On July 11, 2018, Reflective Venture Partners (RVP) announced a partnership with the Harvard Undergraduate Blockchain Group (HUBG) to create fundamental educational materials and applications for the cryptocurrency and blockchain technology sector. Academic Perspective The strategic partnership is a big win for both parties as it helps Harvard undergraduate members improve their understanding of blockchain technology, while providing new opportunities…

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On June 28, 2018, the Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) has revealed that while there are roughly 500,000 residents of the Canadian province who hold crypto, there exist serious information gaps among them regarding essential crypto markets investment determinants such as transparency, volatility, valuation, and liquidity. OSC Survey The information came from a survey launched by the OSC called “Taking Caution:…

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The National Programme on Technology Enhanced Learning (NPTEL) has partnered with IBM to create an online course on blockchain technology. The course is considered the first-of-its-kind and will cover blockchain architecture, design, and uses. India’s Pushes Blockchain Education The course will be available from July 2018, on the NPTEL website. It will cover conceptual and application components of blockchain technology….

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