The technology researched will be focused on cryptocurrency and applications that continue the growth of financial services. Dargan explains that Fintech has become “key to organisations like State Street,” The R&D programme will include a centre located in Ireland with student participation between both schools researching these fields. Ireland was the natural choice for State Street as they have an excellent relationship with the country. Dargan explains, “The breadth of international financial services capability and the breadth of the technology industry is probably unrivalled in terms of ability to access the full knowledge base. It was natural that we would look at Ireland as a location,” Students from both universities will be able to participate in the project in January of 2016.
http://bitcoinist.net/state-street-financials-crypto-fintech-university-initiative/
