The new course uses IBM's already freely available zero-to-blockchain curriculum, but will be taught by Wake Tech professors.

The Center for Blockchain and Data Transparency, a joint partnership between Columbia and IBM, has three research tracks and a blockchain accelerator.

Ripple announced it is partnering with 17 universities to stimulate innovation in blockchain, cryptocurrencies and digital payment systems.

The educational effort will be funded by a million commitment from open-source software company Block.one.

MIT Media Lab and Learning Machine have figured out a way to use Bitcoin blockchain to securely share official documents, like academic transcripts.