Ripple Expands University Initiative with $5 Million in New Grants for APAC Region

Ripple is expanding its university research initiative in Asia-Pacific with $5M in grants. The program now includes new partnerships in Taiwan and Australia, among others. The move is part of Ripple’s 1 billion XRP commitment to global blockchain innovation. Fintech leader Ripple is doubling down on its commitment to the Asia-Pacific region, injecting a fresh $5 million into its prestigious University Blockchain Research Initiative (UBRI) to fund the next generation of developers and researchers. The move expands Ripple’s deep academic partnerships into Taiwan and Australia, along with renewing its support for top universities in the established tech hubs of South Korea, Japan, and Singapore. According to reports, this latest funding round is part of Ripple’s massive 1 billion XRP commitment to global blockchain innovation. Eric van Miltenburg, Senior Vice President of Strategic Initiatives at Ripple, acknowledged the APAC region’s status as a fintech and blockchain innovation hub. According to Miltenburg, Ripple has been proud to invest in the region’s academic talent from the very beginning. Related: Ripple Taps Four Universities in Europe For I… The post Ripple Expands University Initiative with $5 Million in New Grants for APAC Region appeared first on Coin Edition .

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