Students and faculty joined the FinTech Center and Alabama State University for the HBCU Students Inform the Block Kickstart Event on July 16, 2021 After viewing this video, you will better understand the basics of blockchain technology and the issues it raises from the perspectives of philosophy, economics, policy, and law. Outline and discussion board questions are included in the video. For more information visit fintech.morgan.edu.

The FinTech Center is pleased to officially launch the HBCU Students Inform the Block Video Competition to impact learning across generations and catalyze a “buzz” of information on blockchain and FinTech. Students and faculty attended HBCU Students Inform the Block Virtual Launch Event for an interactive discussion with Brian Estes, the CIO and Managing Partner at Off the Chain Capital. Estes discussed new ways of thinking about Crypto, Bitcoin, and the Future of Money.

The FinTech Center is pleased to present Craig Fischer, the Innovation Program Manager for the US Treasury Department, Bureau of Fiscal Service explaining how Blockchain could be used to streamline federal grants payments and other practical applications of blockchain technology. This is part of the HBCU Students Inform the Block Video Competition educational series. For more information visit our website: https://fintech.morgan.edu/hbcu-students-inform-the-block/.

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Justin has over 30 years of experience as an IT Solution Developer/Integrator. He is a  Certified Blockchain Solution Architect as well as a Certified Blockchain Consultant and is the founder of Omnionix, Inc,  a blockchain solution consultancy and development company. Justin is also the Memphis Chapter Chair of BUiLT, International Inc. (Blacks United in Leading Technology). Justin has been involved in Blockchain & Crypto since 2014.