The rap legend turned businessman has joined forces with former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to launch The Bitcoin Academy, a program designed to teach the power of cryptocurrency.
It will be exclusive to residents of Marcy Houses located in Brooklyn, New York – the same place responsible for JAY-Z’s upbringing. Shawn “JAY-Z” Carter shared the news via Twitter and stated that the program’s goal “is to provide people tools to build independence for themselves and then the community around them.”
According to the website, The Bitcoin Academy will equip Marcy residents with Bitcoin education classes, courtesy of Crypto Blockchain Plug and Black Bitcoin Billionaire, and “aims to provide education and empower the community with knowledge.