Cryptocurrency? First, they scoffed. Now they call him ‘CryptoKimm’ – The Bentley University Newsroom

CRYPTOKIMM COMES TO LIFE

Kims passion for cryptocurrency, non-fungible tokens (NFTs), the metaverse and decentralized finance (DeFi) kept growing. He developed a free 90-page beginners' cryptocurrency guide, one of a few free resources on his Linktree. The Economics-Financemajorbegan using Instagram to share cryptocurrency-related news updates and his opinionson the market.His internet persona CryptoKimm became a nickname in real life, too. On any given day, students would approachCryptoKimmaround campusto ask himfor advice or more information about his posts, intrigued by his perspective oncryptocurrency and blockchain.

"Those interactions and the more than 20 messages I was receiving on Instagram every day mademerealize that other students shared my passion for learning aboutblockchain and cryptocurrency, too," Kim recalls. "SoIdecided to organize a clubthat would bring together like-minded students.Less than a month later, theBentley Blockchain Association, one of the first student-led blockchain groups in the nation, was born."

Monir Jalili, assistant professor of Management, taught Kim in her Marketing and Operations Fundamentals course. Jalili said blockchain technology is being adopted in many areas of business, including accounting, finance, marketing, supply chain, law and others. When Kim asked her to join the Bentley Blockchain Association as an adviser, Jalili said it was a "no-brainer" and quickly agreed.

"Creating a space where business students can learn about this disruptive force of technology in the business world will be a great strategic asset for Bentley," she said.

The Bentley Blockchain Association has partnered withsomeof the biggest blockchain nonprofit and academic groups,including think tank Boston Blockchain Association, The Blockchain Academy, Encode Club and Blockchain Education Network, a worldwide network of more than 500 universities.

"Partnerships between the Bentley Blockchain Association and outside groups help educate and inspire others about a technology that could impact their future, both personally and professionally," Kim says.

Last month,Kims passion for blockchain took him to London,wherehe co-hostedDeFi Live, a conference about the decentralized finance space.He organized and moderated panels on topics like working in crypto and privacy in the digital economy. Offered free to college students, the event waslive-streamedto more than 2,000 virtual attendees, including Kims fellow Bentley Blockchain Association members back home.

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