Tether and National Taipei University of Technology: Partnership for the Future of Blockchain Education
Date: 2024-06-21 Author: Henry Casey Categories: BLOCKCHAIN
Tether, the issuer of the USDT stablecoin, has announced a partnership with the National Taipei University of Technology (NTUT), also known as Taipei Tech. The goal of this collaboration is to improve blockchain and digital asset education in Taiwan.
Goals and objectives of the partnership
The partnership aims to create educational programs that will help students gain fundamental knowledge about blockchain and digital assets, develop critical thinking and understand the risks of investing. As part of the collaboration, Tether will provide its expertise and resources to develop courses and research initiatives focused on preparing students for responsible and informed activities in the rapidly evolving cryptocurrency space.
Main areas of study
The educational program created by Tether and NTUT covers several key areas:
- Fundamental knowledge of blockchain and digital assets: Basic concepts and technologies underlying blockchain.
- Critical thinking: Development of skills in analyzing and assessing the authenticity of information about cryptocurrencies.
- Risks and principles of investing: Awareness of possible risks and basic principles of responsible investment.
- Legal and regulatory education: Understanding of the legal aspects and regulation of the crypto industry.
- Career prospects: Opportunities and directions for career development in the field of digital assets.
Tether CEO Statement
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino noted that the company's initiative is consistent with the university's policy aimed at improving financial literacy among students and accelerating the adoption of digital assets in Taiwan. He emphasized the importance of such cooperation in creating a responsible approach to the use and investment in cryptocurrencies.
The Blockchain and Digital Assets program, first launched at Taipei Tech Management College, has already shown significant results. More than 110 students took part in the course, which has become one of the most popular at the college. Inspired by this success, other universities in Taiwan have also expressed interest in collaborating with Tether to launch similar programs.
Tether Edu and education support
Tether Edu, the company's division responsible for coordinating and launching educational programs, actively supports the learning of students and teachers. For example, the company has already supported more than 30 students and teachers at the Plan B summer school in Lugano (Switzerland).
Tether's partnership with National Taipei University of Technology represents an important step in the development of educational initiatives in the field of blockchain and digital assets. This cooperation contributes to the formation of responsible specialists ready to integrate into the rapidly growing market of cryptocurrencies and digital finance.
Tether CEO Paolo Ardoino also said that the company plans to invest more than $1 billion in various transactions over the next 12 months, which underscores Tether's seriousness in developing the cryptocurrency industry and educational programs.
