NBA star to launch educational program on bitcoins and cryptocurrencies
It will help children explore the technology behind digital assets
30.01.2022 - 07:10
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What’s new? The NBA star LeBron James and his LeBron James Family Foundation (LJFF) have partnered with the cryptocurrency platform Crypto.com to launch a series of educational and training programs about bitcoin, cryptocurrency, and related technologies.
We're proud to partner with @KingJames and the @ljfamfoundation.Together, we're increasing educational and workforce development while delivering the tools and access that will empower the next generation to build a better and more inclusive future.https://t.co/tiLwHRQnFd pic.twitter.com/85NrBaNvIS— Crypto.com (@cryptocom) January 28, 2022
What do the exchange’s representatives say? The collaboration will help children in LeBron James’ hometown to explore the technology behind cryptocurrencies.
“Through this partnership, future students will get a strong foundation in Web3 and the innovations behind blockchain-based decentralized applications powering the future of many sectors from finance to media to art,” the Crypto.com statement says.
What are the prospects? Students will learn about the professions available in this field through virtual and face-to-face classes with experts from Crypto.com. Kris Marszalek, co-founder and CEO of Crypto.com, made the following remarks:
“We could not be more proud to join LJFF in providing opportunities to increase educational and workforce development while delivering the tools and access that will empower the next generation to build a better and more inclusive future.”
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