Education
Switzerland's Largest University Tests 'Touchless' Bitcoin Payments Solution
The University of Zurich has launched a bitcoin payments trial that will utilise near-field communication technology.
Simon Fraser First Canadian University to Accept Bitcoin Donations
Simon Fraser University became the first Canadian university to embrace bitcoin donations.
70,000 Caribbean Island Residents to Receive Bitcoin in 2015
All residents of the Caribbean nation of Dominica will receive free bitcoin as part of The Bit Drop project.
Yelp Director Donates $10k in Bitcoin to Alma Mater
Yelp Director of Public Policy Luther Lowe has donated $10,000 in bitcoin to his high school Alma Mater.
Online Education Platform Skilljar Embraces Bitcoin
The company specialises in enabling third parties to deliver online training courses and has now started accepting bitcoin payments.
Bitfin Day Two: We Need More Global, Organised Bitcoin Education
The Dublin conference closed with talks on furthering bitcoin evolution by innovating the education and banking systems.
Minnesota Senator to Spearhead Bitcoin Public Awareness Effort
A Minnesota senator is leading a new PR effort aimed at increasing awareness of bitcoin among merchants and consumers.
Dutch Music Academy Promotes Bitcoin at Student Showcase
The classical music academy has become the first educational institution in the Netherlands to accept bitcoin for tuition.
The King's College New York is Now Accepting Bitcoin for Tuition Payments
The liberal arts college has announced it will accept bitcoin for tuition payments through a partnership with Coin.co.
Over 20,000 Students Receive Bitcoin in Coinbase Giveaway
CoinBase claims to have already distributed free bitcoin to over 20,000 students, as part of its college giveaway.
