Alderoty’s Praise for Ripple’s UBRI Global Impact
Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) has received high praise from Stuart Alderoty, the Chief Legal Officer at Ripple. The program, which supports blockchain research, has been commended for its global influence and its role in bringing together students and experts from around the world.
The fifth edition of the UBRI program, held in Toronto, focuses on educating students and researchers about the latest developments in blockchain. During this event, Stuart Alderoty praised the program’s remarkable global impact and success. He participated in a panel discussion on the program’s opening day, where regulatory clarity in the U.S. crypto industry was a key topic.
Alderoty emphasized the significant role UBRI plays in driving academic research related to blockchain and digital assets. He highlighted how the initiative has facilitated collaborations between universities and industry leaders, providing students with hands-on experience and knowledge in these emerging fields.
Later, Alderoty took to Twitter to express his admiration for the talent represented at the UBRI program and highlighted its international reach.
UBRI 2023 Focusing on Emerging Trends
UBRI is Ripple’s initiative to promote understanding of blockchain technology and encourage students to explore it. Since its launch in 2018, UBRI has partnered with over 45 universities in 20 countries, providing $11 million for blockchain research projects and supporting over 1020 academic research efforts in the blockchain domain.
This year’s edition of UBRI focused on educating students and researchers about emerging trends in blockchain, including central bank digital currencies (CBDCs), decentralized finance (DeFi), tokenization, and more. The program expanded its reach globally by inviting four prominent European universities – University of Trento (Italy), Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), IE Madrid (Spain), and EPITA (France) – to participate.
Ripple’s UBRI has made a significant impact on the global blockchain landscape, reflecting Ripple’s commitment to advancing blockchain knowledge worldwide.
Hot Take: Ripple’s UBRI Program Recognized for Global Influence
Ripple’s University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) has received praise from Stuart Alderoty, Chief Legal Officer at Ripple, for its global impact and success. The program brings together students and experts from around the world to educate them about the latest developments in blockchain technology.
Alderoty highlighted the role of UBRI in driving academic research and providing hands-on experience for students in the cryptocurrency and blockchain fields. He also praised the program’s international reach and talent represented at its events.
UBRI’s fifth edition focused on emerging trends in blockchain, including CBDCs, DeFi, and tokenization. With partnerships with universities worldwide, UBRI continues to promote understanding of blockchain technology and contribute to its advancement on a global scale.
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