Gibraltar Gov’t Launches Advisory Group to Develop Blockchain-Related Educational Courses

The Government of Gibraltar in collaboration with the University of Gibraltar have created an advisory group focused on the development of blockchain-related educational courses, national news outlet the Gibraltar Chronicle reported Oct. 19. The New Technologies in Education (NTiE) group is reportedly a joint initiative between the government, the University of Gibraltar, and a number of the leading technology firms based in the country. Following the expansion of new technologies in Gibraltar, the NTiE will address the demand for related skills both in the private sector and at the governmental…

China’s Bitcoin Whale Li Xiaolai Halts Blockchain-Related Investments

China’s Bitcoin ‘tycoon’ and serial investor Li Xiaolai will take a hands-off approach to future blockchain projects, he announced on social media Sunday, September 30. In an approach that appeared to take many by surprise, Li, well known as one of China’s rumored biggest Bitcoin bagholders and investors, appeared dissatisfied with fraudulent actors in the blockchain industry that were claiming he was part of their undertakings. “From this day on, Li Xiaolai personally will not invest in any projects (whether it is blockchain or early stage),” his post on Chinese…