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Home » Former White House Advisor Brian Forde to Lead MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative
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Former White House Advisor Brian Forde to Lead MIT’s Digital Currency Initiative

Karly MarieBy Karly MarieApril 16, 2015Updated:March 6, 20252 Mins Read
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The Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) Media Lab has appointed Brian Forde, former White House senior advisor on mobile and data innovation, as the director of its newly launched Digital Currency Initiative (DCI). The initiative aims to advance Bitcoin and digital currency research, with a strong focus on security, scalability, privacy, and policy development.

A New Chapter in Digital Currency Research

Forde, who played a key role in integrating technology into U.S. policy during the Obama administration, emphasized the nascent stage of digital currency adoption, likening it to the early development of the internet:

“For comparison, the internet had more than 20 years to mature in academia and government before its tremendous impact on mainstream commercial and personal use.”

The Digital Currency Initiative will serve as an academic hub for cryptocurrency development, promoting awareness on campus and beyond while collaborating with:

  • Developers working on blockchain security and innovation
  • Policymakers and nonprofits shaping cryptocurrency regulations
  • Economists and cryptographers analyzing financial and technical implications

MIT’s Expanding Role in Cryptocurrency Development

MIT has already been at the forefront of cryptocurrency research, with programs like the MIT Bitcoin Club and MIT Bitcoin Project driving innovation on campus. Joi Ito, director of the MIT Media Lab, highlighted the value of Forde’s diverse experience in global technology integration:

“Brian’s experience mainstreaming emerging technologies from the rural mountains of Nicaragua to the White House will be invaluable as he tackles the challenges of digital currency—one of the most promising emerging technologies for the next 10 years.”

With Bitcoin and blockchain technology rapidly evolving, MIT’s initiative aims to bridge the gap between academic research, financial markets, and policy frameworks, ensuring a secure and scalable future for digital currencies.

How do you see MIT’s role in shaping the future of Bitcoin and blockchain?

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