First Bitcoin master’s programme launches in Spain
The new course includes hands-on workshops, legal insights, and a bonus hardware wallet, offering a full academic Bitcoin experience for professionals across industries.
The University of the Hespérides in Spain is launching its first Master’s in Bitcoin programme on 28 April 2025.
Designed for professionals such as entrepreneurs, engineers, lawyers, and investors, the 10-month course will be delivered online and in Spanish. It will offer 60 ECTS credits.
Students will explore Bitcoin from multiple angles, including its philosophy, technology, monetary theory, legal status, and investment strategies. The curriculum includes practical workshops on self-custody, proof-of-work mining, and tax compliance.
Participants will also receive a Blockstream Jade hardware wallet and a book written by programme director Álvaro D. María.
Optional in-person seminars will be held in Santa Cruz de Tenerife and Las Palmas de Gran Canaria. The faculty includes economist Juan Ramón Rallo and experts from companies like BTC Inc. and Jan3.
The initiative aligns the university with global institutions such as MIT, NYU, and Berkeley, which are expanding cryptocurrency education to meet growing industry demand.
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