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One of the largest US colleges has begun teaching students about Bitcoin

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The professor said a “Programming Bitcoin” course will follow the first Bitcoin course, where students will learn how to “build a Bitcoin library from scratch.” Go to Source Powered by WPeMatico

Cornell Professor of Economics: Defi Promise Is Real but Bitcoin May Not Last Much Longer

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A Cornell University economics professor says that the promise of decentralized finance (defi) using blockchain technology is real but bitcoin may not last that much longer. Nonetheless, he admitted bitcoin “has really set off a revolution that ultimately might benefit all of us either directly or indirectly.” Economics Professor Doubts Future of Bitcoin, Praises Defi … Read more

Economics Professor Warns ‘Cryptocurrencies May Contribute to Monetary and Financial Instability’

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Cornell University’s professor of economics and former head of the IMF’s China division, Eswar Prasad, has warned that “Cryptocurrencies may contribute to monetary and financial instability.” He added that the risk is amplified if the industry is unregulated and lacks investor protection. Economist Sees Crypto Posing Risks to Financial Stability Eswar Prasad, the Nandlal P. … Read more

Cornell Economist Says Bitcoin Has 3 Flaws Driving People to Search for Better Alternatives

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Cornell University professor of economics and former head of the IMF’s China division, Eswar Prasad, sees three major flaws in bitcoin. Because of these flaws, the professor says that “bitcoin really has set off something of a search for a better alternative.” Cornell University’s Professor of Economics Outlines Bitcoin’s Flaws Cornell economics professor Eswar Prasad … Read more

Chainlink Doomsday Predictions: Zeus Capital Warns Investors Not To ‘Get Fooled’

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Zeus Capital has doubled down on its doomsday predictions on Chainlink (Link). It is now warning investors: “don’t get fooled… exit your positions before its too late.” The asset management firm’s involved assessment follows a sharp decline in the price of Link in the last couple of weeks. By August 28, the asset had tanked … Read more

42% of the Top 50 Universities Offer a Blockchain Course: Coinbase Survey

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A decade ago, blockchain technology was only spoken of in nerd circles and online tech forums. Ten years later, the industry has grown by leaps and bounds, and educational institutions are making earnest efforts to keep up. According to a recent study by Coinbase, 42 percent of the top 5 universities globally offer at least … Read more