[2015-08-27] Stanford University To Host “Bitcoin & Friends” Course

[jdebunt]

http://digitalmoneytimes.com/crypto-news/stanford-university-host-bitcoin-friends-course/

Educational efforts are badly needed if Bitcoin wants to become a mainstream form of payment.  Most people have never heard of Bitcoin, or only in a negative context.  The virtual currency is often associated with illegal activities, such as, hacking, and black market deals.  Now, Stanford University is looking to change the public perception, by offering a cryptocurrencies course in September.