Ripple is set to open other new Universities in Europe and expand its University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI). However, this partnership with different Universities and the thirst to dive more into Blockchain Research has led to the growth of Ripple’s portfolio in research and educational initiatives worldwide.
According Sendi Young, recent Ripple’s managing director in Europe region posted on X former Twitter she stated that Ripple is working on increasing crypto research in Europe and will now be partnering with Trinity College Dublin, IE University in Spain, the University of Trento in Italy and lately the EPITA in France.
Excited to grow our university partnerships across Europe with addition of 4 new universities to Ripple's University Blockchain and Research Initiative #UBRI: Trinity College Dublin (Ireland), EPITA (France), IE University (Spain), and University of Trento (Italy). https://t.co/wdmpzN741A
— Sendi Young (@sendiyoung) September 7, 2023
In addition, Blockchain Research has spent over 11 million on university research as per Sendi’s post. Listening to other colleagues Eric Van Miltenburg, current chief business officer at Ripple, the initiative is a great way to increase Blockchain and Crypto research in Universities and also increase awareness at the same time. He stated :
“It’s crucial that we arm the next generation with the knowledge and practical skills needed to build on blockchain technology for real-world utility. By providing more regulatory clarity—which means more opportunities for crypto projects to thrive—Europe is primed to accelerate this mission.”
In a recent announcement, the corporation stated that it had renewed its Centre for Blockchain Technologies (CBT) program in collaboration with the University College of London. Ripple stated that it sees great potential in the CBT program when it comes to increasing Ripple adoption. In addition to that Ripple is also working on coming up with new inventions like creating accelerator programs that will work hand in hand with upcoming ideas from developers.
Following more reports on Ripple’s partnership record, the organization now works with around 14 Universities in the European region. Ripple remains positive despite the many challenges facing Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) regulations. However, XRP continues to expand its territories by registering and welcoming new developments in Crypto.
