Last week, senior government officials of Antigua and Barbuda become first in the Caribbean region to participate in Kingsland University’s government outreach blockchain education program.
Blockchain, the distributed ledger technology behind Bitcoin and other emerging digital assets, is a critical technological evolution for governments to understand as the enabling technology establishes a global foothold.
“Blockchain represents a significant opportunity for Antigua and Barbuda to establish itself as a key player in the international fintech and technology landscape. By developing robust, clear, and supportive regulatory frameworks for distributed ledger technology and cryptocurrencies, we hope to build opportunities for local and international companies to make Antigua and Barbuda a base for their business interests,” said Gaston Browne, Prime Minister of Antigua and Barbuda.
“In order to realize our aspirations for Antigua as a center of blockchain innovation, we need to understand both the opportunities and the risks associated with blockchain technology, and we’re thrilled that our advisors Paradym Global teamed up with Kingsland University to deliver a tailored education program for our senior government officials.”
The senior government officials are members of the blockchain task force that was initiated in September 2018 and consists of government officials and private industry along with guidance from blockchain regulatory advisors
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The members participated in the 1-day intensive seminar on the 20th of February in preparation for developing a leading regional standard for regulating distributed ledger technology and implementing policies that support both new economic opportunities and support existing industries to adapt to blockchain disruption.
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Hope you all understand that intense training, but I’m very sceptical of crypto /bitcoin real intent and purpose for poor people like me.
Has anyone decrypted and claim that dead man’s $$$$$$$$$$$$$$ that is such currency?
Blockchain tech is not only about bitcoins and digital currency, it is also about smart contracts and the movement of information and other financial instruments.
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