Hesperides University Launches World's First Global Master in Bitcoin

Published at 2025-11-13 12:09:09

Hesperides University announced the launch of the world’s first fully online Master in Bitcoin, a program devoted exclusively to the study of Bitcoin’s protocol, economic design and broader social implications. Covered by Bitcoin Magazine and reported by Micah Zimmerman, the course is described as global in scope and aimed at practitioners, academics and policymakers who want a structured, degree-level focus on Bitcoin rather than a broader crypto curriculum. The program’s arrival matters because it formalizes Bitcoin-focused education at the graduate level, potentially accelerating research, institutional understanding and skilled talent for the ecosystem. For investors and builders, a dedicated master’s could improve technical literacy among decision-makers and influence how regulators and institutions engage with Bitcoin in coming years.

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