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A 6-week study on blockchain technology and digital currency will begin at a South African university

 

An introductory 6-week course on the topic will be offered at the University of Cape Town in South Africa beginning on September 1. Register between October 26 and December 31 for the November 1 start date. Because it's an online course, anybody on the globe can take it. Students who successfully finish the course will get a certificate as proof of their accomplishment. You will be able to utilize and understand financial systems and applications like Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other cryptocurrencies after taking this course.

Knowing CBDC is advantageous since it keeps people up to date on the latest financial industry developments. This data will be useful for the bitcoin industry as a whole. This course is open to anybody with an interest in digital currencies or crypto assets, not only those in the financial sector or those working for central banks. The course has been broken down into weekly modules with a range of due dates to help students manage their time between family and work.

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