A group of crypto firms says decentralized finance should be taught at leading US universities. They argue the subject could help prepare students for a growing number of non-technical crypto roles on Wall Street.
A group of crypto firms says decentralized finance should be taught at leading US universities. They argue the subject could help prepare students for a growing number of non-technical crypto roles on Wall Street.
The firms say DeFi should not be treated as a niche topic. Instead, they want it taught at leading schools so students can better understand how the market works and how it is being used in professional settings.
Crypto firms are urging top US colleges to add decentralized finance, or DeFi, to their coursework. In an open letter, they argue that students need more exposure to the sector as it becomes a bigger part of the broader financial and crypto landscape.
The firms say DeFi should not be treated as a niche topic. Instead, they want it taught at leading schools so students can better understand how the market works and how it is being used in professional settings.
According to the letter, the push is tied to the rise of non-technical crypto jobs on Wall Street. The firms believe formal education could help prepare students for those roles by giving them a stronger foundation in DeFi concepts.
The appeal reflects a broader effort by crypto companies to bring blockchain-related subjects into mainstream education. Their message is that universities should help students build practical knowledge of emerging financial technologies, not only technical expertise.
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