Funded by Jay-Z and Dorsey, the initiative is set “to provide education and empower the community with knowledge” on crypto and other financial investments — free of charge. Beginning on June 22, The Bitcoin Academy will offer both online and in-person courses two times a week for 12 weeks, per the outlet. The curriculum aims to break down barriers regarding access to financial education.

With the help of their platforms Block and the Shawn Carter Foundation teaming up with Crypto Blockchain Plug and Black Bitcoin Billionaire, the two are starting with Marcy Houses with the vision of more communities in the future.

“Shout out to @Jack. #Bitcoin Academy, starting in Marcy, a place that taught me so much, is hopefully the first of many,” Jay-Z wrote via Twitter. “The simple goal is to provide people tools to build independence for themselves and then the community around them.”

Shout out to @Jack. #Bitcoin Academy, starting in Marcy, a place that taught me so much, is hopefully the first of many. The simple goal is to provide people tools to build independence for themselves and then the community around them. https://t.co/4uHkCfdFZv

— Mr. Carter (@sc) June 9, 2022

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