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SUMMARY:Stablecoins 101
DESCRIPTION:About the Workshop! \nThis beginner-friendly session will explore stablecoins\, a category of cryptocurrencies designed to maintain a stable value by being pegged to real-world assets. The discussion will cover: \n  \n\n\nThe fundamentals of stablecoins and how they differ from other digital assets. \n\n\nTheir role in financial inclusion\, cross-border transactions\, and economic empowerment for underserved communities. \n\n\nAn introduction to Ripple’s RLUSD stablecoin and its applications. \n\n\n  \nFaculty\, students\, administrators\, and staff interested in FinTech\, cryptocurrencies\, and economic innovation are encouraged to attend. The workshop will also provide valuable insights for those guiding students in these emerging fields.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/stablecoins-101/
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SUMMARY:How Open-Source Communities Are Shaping CBDC Innovation
DESCRIPTION:Karen Ottoni\, Sr. Director of Ecosystem & Strategic Initiatives at LF Decentralized Trust joins the Fintech Center at Morgan State University and the HBCU network to share her presentation on the CBDC space and how it is being impacted by Open–Source \n  \nShaping CBDC Innovation \nan Online Workshop \nPresenter: Karen Ottoni\, Sr. Director of Ecosystem & Strategic Initiatives at LF Decentralized Trust \nMonday\, March 31\, 2025 \n12:00–1:00 PM EST / (9:00–10:00 AM PST) \n\nAbout the Workshop! \nThis webinar will demystify CBDCs and highlight the collaborative nature of their development\, particularly the critical contributions of open–source communities in designing\, testing\, and securing innovative digital currency infrastructure. We will also discuss the role of the U.S. federal government in advancing CBDC research\, including policy considerations around privacy\, cybersecurity\, and economic stability. \n\n\n\nWhat are CBDCs\, and how do they differ from stablecoins and cryptocurrencies? \n\n\nThe open–source model: collaboration\, transparency\, and innovation \n\n\nCase studies from global CBDC pilots and the use of open–source tools \n\n\nRegulatory and policy frameworks in the U.S. \n\n\nThe importance of public-private partnerships in fintech innovation \n\n\n\nFaculty\, students\, administrators\, and staff interested in FinTech\, cryptocurrencies\, and economic innovation are encouraged to attend. The workshop will also provide valuable insights for those guiding students in these emerging fields.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/how-open-source-communities-are-shaping-cbdc-innovation/
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SUMMARY:The Convergence of Blockchain and AI: A New Era for Entertainment and Digital Ownership
DESCRIPTION:Blockchain and AI are reshaping the entertainment industry by transforming how digital content is created\, owned\, and monetized. This webinar explores the powerful synergy between these two technologies and how they drive innovation in digital rights\, fan engagement\, and content distribution. Learn how creators\, platforms\, and consumers are entering a new era of transparency\, personalization\, and decentralized control. \nPresenter: Koushik Gavini with Gala Games \nWednesday\, April 30th\, 2025 \n12:00–1:00 PM EST / (9:00–10:00 AM PST) \nZoom Meeting Link \nRegistration is required\, BUT attendance is FREE. \n  \nThis workshop will cover the topics below and give everyone a better glimpse into the new era. \n\nWhat Blockchain Brings\nWhat AI Adds to the Mix\nThe Synergy\nReal-World Examples\nWhat It Means for Creators and Consumers\n\nFaculty\, students\, administrators\, and staff interested in FinTech\, cryptocurrencies\, and economic innovation are encouraged to attend. The workshop will also provide valuable insights for those guiding students in these emerging fields.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/the-convergence-of-blockchain-and-ai-a-new-era-for-entertainment-and-digital-ownership/
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SUMMARY:The 6th ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN\, FINTECH\, AND AI CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:The National Center for the Study of Blockchain and FinTech at The Graves Business School is pleased to announce\n\n\n\n\nSubmission Guidelines\n\n\n\n\n\nThe 6th ANNUAL\nNATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN\, FINTECH\, AND AI CONFERENCE\n\n\n\n\n\n6th Annual National HBCU Blockchain\, FinTech\, and AI Conference Hosted by the Willie A. Deese College of Business and Economics\, North Carolina A&T State University\n\n\n\n\n\nWe invite scholars\, researchers\, practitioners\, and graduate students to submit original\nwork for presentation at the 6th Annual National HBCU Blockchain\, FinTech\, and AI\nConference. This peer-reviewed conference brings together thought leaders exploring the\ntransformative impact of blockchain\, financial technology\, artificial intelligence\, and their\nconvergence with education\, policy\, and innovation.\nConference Details\n• Conference Dates: September 19–20\, 2025\n• Location: North Carolina A&T State University\, Greensboro\, NC\n\n\n\n\n\n\n• Submission Deadline: Friday\, July 1\, 2025\, by 11:59 PM EST\n• Notification of Acceptance: By July 15\, 2025\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n1. Types of Submissions\nWe welcome the following submission types: \nA. Full Papers \n\nPurpose: Empirical or conceptual research with complete findings\nLength: 15–30 pages (including all references\, tables\, and figures)\nRequired Sections:\n\n\n Title Page (title\, author(s)\, affiliations\, contact information)\n Abstract (150–250 words)\n Introduction\n Literature Review\n Methodology\n Results / Findings\n Discussion\n Conclusion\n References (APA 7 format)\n Appendices (if applicable)\n Tables and Figures (labeled and referenced)\n\nB. Extended Abstracts \n\nPurpose: Research-in-progress or early-stage studies\n Length: 1\,500-2000 words (about 3-4 pages\, excluding references)\nRequired Elements:\no Title\no Author(s) and Affiliation(s)\no Research Objective or Question\no Brief Theoretical Framework\no Methodological Approach\no Preliminary or Anticipated Findings\no Relevance and Contribution\no References (APA format\, minimum of 3)\n\nC. Workshop Proposals \n\nPurpose: Conceptual\, pedagogical\, or industry-based sessions aligned with the conference theme\nLength: 800-1000 words (about 2 pages\, 1.5 spaced)\nRequired Elements:\n\no Proposal Title\no Author(s) and Affiliation(s)\no Problem Statement or Topic Focus\no Proposed Session Structure or Concept\no Intended Contribution\no Relevance to Blockchain\, FinTech\, AI\, or Interdisciplinary Innovation \n2. Formatting Requirements \n\nAccepted File Types: Microsoft Word (.docx) or PDF (.pdf)\nFont: Times New Roman\, 12 pt\nSpacing: 1.5 spaced\nMargins: 1 inch on all sides\nStyle Guide: APA 7th Edition\n\n3. File Naming Convention\nUse the following naming format:\nName your file using the following format:\nLastName_FirstName_HBCU2025Submission.pdf\nExample: Taylor_Alex_HBCU2025Submission.docx \n4. Submission Portal\nAll submissions must be uploaded through the official Google Form submission portal: \nhttps://forms.gle/Z7R5M9HEZvyHcELH9 \n(If needed\, contact Dr. Okafor for assistance)\n5. Review Process\n All submissions will be peer-reviewed by a multidisciplinary review committee.\n Notifications of acceptance will be sent by July 15\, 2025.\n Accepted authors must register for the conference and present their work in person. \n6. Conference Tracks \nAlign your submission with one of the following thematic tracks:\n1. Finance\, Markets\, and Business Applications\n2. Technology\, Infrastructure\, and Security\n3. Computational Systems\, Modeling\, and Engineering Innovation\n4. Sustainability\, Ethics\, and Regulation\n5. Education and Pedagogy\n6. Creativity\, Culture\, and Interdisciplinary Innovation \n7. Questions or Support?\nPlease contact the Conference Planning Committee:\nConference Co-Chair:\nDr. Collins E. Okafor\, Ph.D.\nEmail: ceokafor@ncat.edu\nConference Chair:\nDr. Ali Emdad\, Ph.D.\nEmail: Ali.Emdad@morgan.edu
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/the-6th-annual-national-hbcu-blockchain-fintech-and-ai-conference/
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SUMMARY:Cryptocurrency Policy Webinar with Coinbase
DESCRIPTION:  \n\n\nJoin Coinbase experts for a discussion on the evolving policy and regulatory landscape of cryptocurrency and digital assets. This panel will explore how blockchain technology is shaping the future of finance\, current regulatory challenges\, and what these developments mean for innovation\, investors\, and the broader financial system.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/cryptocurrency-policy-webinar-with-coinbase/
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ORGANIZER;CN="The Fintech Center":MAILTO:amanda.ihegbe@morgan.edu
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SUMMARY:The 7th ANNUAL NATIONAL HBCU BLOCKCHAIN\, FINTECH\, AND AI CONFERENCE
DESCRIPTION:2026 CONFERENCE THEME: Engineering Trust: Scalable\, Intelligent\, and Secure Financial Systems with Blockchain and AI \nThe National FinTech Center launched its inaugural summit in Baltimore\, bringing together representatives from 34 HBCUs for a landmark convening. With the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic\, the Center transitioned to virtual platforms in 2020 and 2021\, engaging faculty delegates and student ambassadors from 65 HBCUs nationwide. From 2022 through 2025\, the Center resumed in-person conferences\, hosting them in Orlando\, Baltimore\, Atlanta\, and Greensboro\, further expanding its national reach and impact. \nNow in its 7th year\, the National HBCU Blockchain\, FinTech\, and AI Conference has evolved into one of the premier forums for research at the intersection of financial technology\, blockchain\, digital assets\, and artificial intelligence. The conference brings together scholars\, engineers\,\neconomists\, and policymakers to advance rigorous\, real-world solutions for next-generation financial ecosystems\, with a distinctive commitment to HBCU communities\, equitable innovation\, and workforce development.
URL:https://fintech.morgan.edu/event/the-7th-annual-national-hbcu-blockchain-fintech-and-ai-conference/
LOCATION:Margaritaville Hotel Nashville\, 425 Rep. John Lewis Way S\, Nashville\, TN\, 37203\, United States
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