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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Shanghai Jiao Tong University

With influential faculty working closely with local governments, Shanghai's 126-year-old university ranks at No. 12. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

The Qian Xuesen Library at Shanghai Jiao Tong University (Xuhui Campus) (Wikimedia)

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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of Hong Kong

The blockchain research and courses land the city’s go-to incubator for the next generation of financial talent at spot No. 11. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

The Hong Kong University (Getty Images)

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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Nanyang Technological University

One of the youngest institutions on the list is on a fast trajectory to the No. 10 ranking. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

Nanyang Technological University (Wikimedia)

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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: University of New South Wales

The most comprehensive research-intensive university in Australia lands at the No. 9 spot for its blockchain and fintech studies. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

University Campus of UNSW in Sydney, Australia (Getty Images)

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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Tsinghua University

Ranked No. 6, Asia’s top university overall has built a formidable academic reputation in blockchain and fintech. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

Tsinghua University main building (Getty Images)

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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: Cornell University

With more blockchain-related courses than any other school on our list, an eminent research center, and an outstanding student blockchain club, the Ithaca- and New York City-based Ivy League university taps in at No. 5.

Cornell University buildings, Ithaca, N.Y. (Getty Images)

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Best Universities for Blockchain 2022: National University of Singapore

Preparing to host the world's largest blockchain research center with a $20 million industry grant puts the city-state's top university in the No. 2 spot. This story is part of CoinDesk's Education Week.

National University of Singapore (NUS)

Tech

Bernstein: Arbitrum Has Strongest User Momentum Among Leading Blockchains

There is speculation that a token launch may be near, rewarding early users, a report from Bernstein said.

The co-founders of Offchain Labs, the firm behind Arbitrum. (Offchain Labs)

Tech

Helium Ditches Own Blockchain in Favor of Solana After Community Vote

Voter turnout showed overwhelming support for moving Helium’s native network to Solana, with 80% of voters in favor in early Asian hours on Thursday.

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Finance

Jump-Backed Wormhole, Pyth Launch on Aptos Blockchain

Aptos co-founder Mo Shaikh says Jump Crypto has been “spending a lot of time” in the Aptos ecosystem.

Aptos Labs CEO Mo Shaikh (Tracy Wang/CoinDesk)