Binance and GFI Team Up to Promote Fintech Education
TOKYO, March 3, 2025 – Binance, a leading global blockchain ecosystem, and the Global Fintech Institute (GFI) have announced a strategic partnership aimed at advancing fintech education, fostering professional development, and accelerating innovation. This collaboration focuses on equipping professionals with the critical skills needed to navigate a financial landscape increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain technology, and evolving regulatory frameworks.
Binance is sponsoring over 500 scholarships for GFI’s “Foundation in Crypto Regulation and Compliance” course. This online program, designed by industry experts, gives regulators and compliance professionals in financial institutions a comprehensive understanding of blockchain, cryptocurrency, financial regulations and, crucially, how to prevent financial crime. Interested professionals can apply for the scholarship at: https://share.hsforms.com/2LlwvBcnnTRGy1PXrfnzKCg5nir0
Through this collaboration, Binance and GFI aim to provide the fintech workforce with expertise in AI and digital assets, develop fintech training programs, and promote fintech literacy.
Richard Teng, CEO of Binance, shared his enthusiasm for the venture: “We are thrilled to join forces with the Global Fintech Institute to advance fintech education in this transformative era of AI and cryptocurrency. Education plays a crucial role in closing the knowledge gap for blockchain and crypto, just as it has for other emerging technologies in the past.” The crypto-focused courses would be in high demand.
Professor David Lee, Founding Chairman at GFI, added: “As AI, blockchain, and digital assets continue to transform the financial landscape, there is an urgent need for structured fintech education and informed policy discussions.”
The strategic partnership was first announced at the GFTN Forum, Japan 2025.
Policy Shift and Impact on Fintech
The growing acceptance of digital assets in several key markets signals a potential shift in policy that could hasten institutional adoption of blockchain technology into finance.
If policies favorable to cryptocurrencies gain traction, we could see:
- More financial institutions adopting Bitcoin, stablecoins, and tokenized assets.
- Regulatory clarity attracting global investments into fintech startups and digital finance.
- AI-powered DeFi and blockchain-based financial services gaining wider acceptance
About Binance
Binance is a leading global blockchain ecosystem behind the world’s largest cryptocurrency exchange by trading volume and registered users. Binance is trusted by more than 260 million people in 100+ countries. Binance is devoted to building an inclusive crypto ecosystem. For more information, visit: https://www.binance.com
About Global Fintech Institute
The Global Fintech Institute (GFI) is a non-profit think tank and certification body striving to advance fintech education, promote collaboration, and encourage professional excellence across regulatory bodies, corporations, and academic institutions. Headquartered in Singapore, GFI tackles key challenges in the fintech landscape.
