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July 19, 2018 -- ADVFN Crypto NewsWire -- Currently the IBM is
providing enterprise blockchain solutions, but competition is
extremely crowded with other major tech companies like Amazon, R3,
SAP and Microsoft. However, IBM is taking a step to gain a
competitive edge in the future by funding research at the
university level.
They have launched a new research
center in partnership with Columbia University. The center is
located in the Manhattan campus of Columbia University in New York
City. The focus will be to incubate blockchain applications through
a combination of academic and technical expertise.
Later this year a dedicated
committee comprised of both Columbia faculty members and IBM
research scientists will begin reviewing proposals for blockchain
"curriculum development, business initiatives and research
programs.”
The center will press the
importance of regulator issues for startups in the blockchain space
and provide internship opportunities to improve technical skills
for students and professionals with an interest in the tech. The
university expects a significant increase in scholarship
applications due to the addition of this field.
"Our students and faculty, working
together with IBM, will play an important role in the vibrant
exchange of ideas and research surrounding this transformative
technology." - John H. Coatsworth, Columbia University
provost
UK - Cryptocurrency
Certification
London School of Economics now
offers a certification covering “practical skills to interact with
cryptocurrency exchanges,” and skills to “evaluate the analytics”
of ICOs. The LSE has produced 36 world leaders, 18 Nobel Prize
winners, and now one of the first prestigious crypto
certifications: “Cryptocurrency Investment and
Disruption.”
Australia - Blockchain
Courses
The Australian university is
researched focused. Their course is more geared toward blockchain:
“Developing Blockchain Strategy.”
However, the
Malta - Blockchain
Degree
University of Malta will take it up
several notches in October this year when they introduce an entire blockchain
degree.
U.S. - Stanford Blockchain
R&D
A group of computer scientists
backed by top blockchain projects have launched the Center for Blockchain Research at
Stanford University. It will address blockchain’s practical,
legal and societal challenges, and develop a curriculum to
facilitate implementation. They will also create courses to help
students and working professionals develop financial instruments,
protect intellectual property and manage vital records.
Global - Ripple’s
UBRI
Ripple recently created the University Blockchain
Research Initiative (UBRI). Their initial funding to get the
project up and running is $50 Million. The “first wave” of partners
are 17 universities across the globe. The goal is to “support and
accelerate academic research, technical development and innovation
in blockchain, cryptocurrency and digital payments.”
By: BGN Editorial Staff
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