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The Blockchain Academy’s, Carel de Jager, Presents at the World Youth Forum 2019 in Egypt
The World Youth Forum is an annual conference held in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt that hosted 7000 young people from 164 nationalities in 2019. It serves as a platform at which aspiring leaders can engage directly with policymakers...
The Blockchain Academy Hosts Its First Blockchain Innovation in Insurance Course
The Blockchain Academy recently developed its new course, the Blockchain Innovation in Insurance course. The 3-day masterclass is aimed at insurance organisations to prepare for and stay relevant in a world where their most valuable services can be replaced by smart...
The Blockchain Academy Co-hosts Its First Blockchain Summer Bootcamp
While the world has awoken to the phenomenon of bitcoin and cryptocurrencies, working with blockchain technology still remains vastly uncharted. There is much to learn, with a lot of potential for broader application, and real career opportunities for those who...
Blockchain Skills and Industry Trends presentation at Leaderex
The Blockchain Academy's MD, Sonya Kuhnel presented an intriguing talk at the Leaderex Conference to a packed audience on the 4 September in Johannesburg on Digital Skills in the Blockchain Industry. She discussed what the most sought after blockchain related skills...
The Blockchain Academy co-hosts the Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Impact Finance event
On 1 August, the Blockchain Academy co-hosted the sold-out Blockchain, Artificial Intelligence and the Future of Impact Finance Event at MESTAfrica in Cape Town with Intelligent Impact, The Field Institute and sponsors, Allan Gray Orbis Foundation Endowment. Over 200...
Blockchain Academy hosts its first event in partnership with Luno
The Blockchain Academy hosted its first event, in a series of events aimed at beginners to cryptocurrency and blockchain technology, on the 28 June 2018 at the Bandwidth Barn, in partnership with Luno. Luno is South Africa's first cryptocurrency exchange and has...
Blockchain Academy provides training in its 7th country and 1st Middle Eastern country
The digital revolution has completely transformed the finance industry, with some of the biggest changes and disruption being led by the blockchain technology. This technology is challenging traditional players and forcing them to re-examine their role in the payment...
Blockchain Academy and Yellowtail partner to provide blockchain software solutions
Read the press release here.
The Blockchain Academy’s instructor, Carel de Jager is invited to talk on the Daily Thetha Live show on SABC1 TV
Watch the show here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FBj1vSxApik&feature=youtu.be
Managing Director, Sonya Kuhnel, speaks at Al Baraka Bank SA & AMAL event in Durban
On the 21 April, Al Baraka Bank in association with the Association of Muslim Accountants and Lawyers (AMAL) hosted a conference on Cryptocurrency, Blockchain and the Islamic Perspective, in Durban. Speakers included Dr. Arif Ismail, Head of Fintech at the South...
The Blockchain Academy announces its partnership and collaboration with The Field Institute
Collaboration focused on delivering hands-on training and transformative learning on blockchain and cryptocurrencies The Blockchain Academy is proud to announce its collaboration with The Field Institute. The Field Institute delivers cutting-edge programmes that...
The Blockchain Academy invited to Windhoek, Namibia to present as Keynote Speaker at conference
The Blockchain Academy was invited to keynote the Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Conference hosted by Bank Windhoek in Namibia. Our instructor spoke to the audience of about 300 people on the importance of cryptocurrencies how it underlying technology, blockchain, is...