Coinbase Ventures and Haun Ventures are backing a technology accelerator program at the University of Arkansas

Coinbase Ventures and Haun Ventures are backing a technology accelerator program at the University of Arkansas, noting that the southern part of the state is home to many entrepreneurs and large companies, as well as some influential policymakers. Tomicah Tillemann, chief policy officer at Haun Ventures, said Arkansas is at the intersection of multiple forces shaping the blockchain technology and digital asset landscape. Shan Aggarwal, head of corporate development and venture capital at Coinbase, noted that Arkansas is home to some major companies interested in blockchain and cryptocurrencies, such as Walmart and J.B. Hunt. (CoinDesk)