The Buenos Aires City Ministry of Education has partnered with the ETH Kipu Foundation. The goal is to integrate Ethereum and blockchain technology into high school curricula. This groundbreaking initiative positions Argentina as a leader in blockchain education within Latin America. The initiative aims to equip students with essential skills.These skills are crucial for the rapidly evolving technology sector
Starting 27 August, high school students in Buenos Aires will gain hands-on experience through professional internship programs, working on blockchain-based projects. This is a significant step in bridging the gap between education and the blockchain industry.
Argentina Launches Online Solidity Course for Ethereum Development
As part of this collaboration, an online course teaching Solidity, the programming language for developing Ethereum applications, will be available. The course will cater to 500 students aged 18 and above, providing them with the expertise to actively participate in the Ethereum development community.
This initiative is expected to bolster Argentina’s economic future by enabling young Argentines to develop blockchain applications that can integrate into the local business ecosystem.
To ensure the success of this educational program, The ETH Kipu Foundation is committed to training 30 teachers.
Through a hybrid program, the training will focus on Ethereum and blockchain technologies.
While it’s unclear if the program will expand beyond Buenos Aires. These efforts mark a pivotal step in Argentina’s embrace of digital innovation.
Paula D., co-founder of the ETH Kipu Foundation, expressed optimism about the program’s impact:
“By offering Ethereum education in high schools, we are equipping students not just with technology, but with the tools to shape their future,” she said. “These efforts will create new career opportunities for young people and position Argentina at the forefront of the global blockchain revolution.”
Milei Management Reverses Direction on Crypto Tax Benefits Law
Earlier this year, Argentine President Javier Milei made a controversial move by separating the proposed crypto tax law from a broader reform package, accelerating the implementation of existing reforms.
Additionally, the bill, known as the ‘Ley Ómnibus’ or ‘Law of Foundations and Starting Points for the Freedom of Argentines,’ initially included provisions requiring taxpayers to report undeclared assets, including cryptocurrencies. However, Interior Minister Guillermo Francos announced the removal of these provisions to fast-track economic development and streamline legal processes.
Argentina is facing severe economic challenges. These challenges include one of the world’s highest inflation rates, at 200 percent annually. Despite this, Argentina has seen significant growth in its cryptocurrency market. GWI research shows that Argentina has a high rate of digital asset ownership. Globally, Argentina ranks second in this category. The ownership rate in Argentina is 23.5 percent. The only country with a higher rate is Turkey.