Mind the blockchain knowledge gap

Immersing in tech, combining self-learning with courses, networking all add to experience

Technicians monitor cryptocurrency mining rigs at a facility in Canada. Acquiring the technology may eventually lead to well-paid and satisfying jobs.
Technicians monitor cryptocurrency mining rigs at a facility in Canada. Acquiring the technology may eventually lead to well-paid and satisfying jobs. PHOTO: BLOOMBERG
Emir Hrnjic and Nikodem Tomczak
Updated
Oct 07, 2018, 05:00 AM
Published
Oct 07, 2018, 05:00 AM
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In recent years, new technologies have disrupted the finance sector's status quo and created a wealth of opportunities worldwide.

In Singapore alone, the fintech industry created 2,000 jobs in 2016 and 2017, and thus met the target of Singapore's Financial Services Industry Transformation Map.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Sunday Times on October 07, 2018, with the headline Mind the blockchain knowledge gap. Subscribe

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