Analysis
The first university graduate course on Bitcoin has ended. Here’s the assigned reading, grading structure and lessons learned — from the lecturer himself.
Michael Tabone
Dr. Michael Tabone is a former Cointelegraph writer and Senior Economist. He serves as a professor at the University of the Cumberlands in the Global Business with Blockchain Technology Master’s program. As a business strategist and economist, he consults for firms in the DeFi and blockchain sectors and has co-authored numerous Cointelegraph Research reports. He holds a Ph.D. with a dissertation focused on the practical applications of DAOs in business. Outside of his professional life, he is a dedicated father, husband, and a lifelong martial artist.
Lessons learned from a graduate-level Bitcoin class - Opinion
Missiles fly, yet Bitcoin holds, revealing BTC’s strength in global chaos Bitcoin’s June price action during the Israel–Iran conflict shows that it remains a macro asset, albeit one increasingly shaped by global instability.
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Bitcoin Knots gain ground: Will a chain split kill BTC price? A massive surge in Bitcoin Knots nodes hints at a brewing civil war in Bitcoin. If tensions escalate, the price could be the first casualty.
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Bitcoin 2025 builders predict DeFi will unseat traditional finance Bitcoin’s foundational security is powering a new frontier: DeFi systems built on self-sovereignty, security and real-world financial inclusion.
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Crypto ownership isn’t just lambos and bros anymore The National Cryptocurrency Association’s 2025 report reveals a surprising normalcy to crypto ownership, spanning construction sites to art studios and challenging long-held stereotypes.
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Why Grayscale’s Bitcoin Trust still dominates ETF revenue in 2025 Grayscale Bitcoin Trust (GBTC) generates more revenue than all spot Bitcoin ETFs combined, driven by its high fees and enduring investor loyalty despite outflows.
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The sentiment engine of Bitcoin ETFs is rewiring market structure Bitcoin ETF inflows surged past $900 million in a single day, but this capital reallocation may be capping upside in the broader crypto market.
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Has Michael Saylor’s Strategy built a house of cards? Has Saylor pushed Strategy too far? With MSTR at the center of clashing leveraged ETFs and convertible stock plays, the market is making its own bets.
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Bitcoin’s quantum-resistant hard fork is inevitable — It’s the only chance to fix node incentives A quantum-resistant Bitcoin upgrade is inevitable, but ignoring full node incentives could accelerate centralization. Fixing this flaw now is the only way to secure Bitcoin’s future.
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Is altseason dead? Bitcoin ETFs rewrite crypto investment playbook Altseason may be over as ETFs, perps and structured products keep capital locked in Bitcoin and high-cap assets.
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Could solo mining beat corporate Bitcoin miners? Millions of people mining Bitcoin could weaken corporate dominance, enhance decentralization, and strengthen network security, reshaping the future of Bitcoin’s resilience.
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Crypto crime in 2024 likely exceeded $51B, far higher than reported: Chainalysis Crypto crime is surging, with AI fraud, stablecoin laundering and ransomware evolution redefining illicit finance. Can regulators keep up?
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Binance’s CZ suggests CEXs immediately list like DEXs, prompting concerns CZ critiqued CEX listing processes, arguing that the current way of doing things leads to price manipulation. As token launches surge, liquidity is becoming increasingly strained.
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World Liberty Financial: A deep dive into Trump’s DeFi protocol Trump-backed World Liberty Financial is making waves in DeFi, but questions remain about its governance, revenue model and political ties.
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Bitcoin reserves and sovereign wealth funds in the US, explained Congress is advancing crypto regulation, but confusion remains over sovereign wealth funds and Bitcoin reserves.
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Bitcoin maximalism is misguided — Satoshi Nakamoto was a 'Maxi Plus' Bitcoin Maximalism is often toxic and off-putting to cryptocurrency newcomers — along with everyone else. But “Bitcoin Maxi Plus” offers a nuanced alternative.
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Bitcoin halving meets unprecedented institutional demand Thanks to the quadrennial halving, the supply of Bitcoin is a constant, reliable and predictable side of the equation. The demand side has now really started to come into play.
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US Supreme Court case could change crypto industry regulation Two court cases before the U.S. Supreme Court could impact the blockchain industry, taking power away from agencies like the SEC.
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Bitcoin ETFs are coming, but what about BTC stocks and trusts? Traditional finance has various options for indirectly owning Bitcoin. Between trusts, ETFs and proxies, one might be a better choice for investors than others.
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Want to work in crypto? University programs can give job seekers a leg up There is a skills gap in the blockchain industry, and universities worldwide have created programs to help produce the next generation of blockchain professionals.
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Bitcoin supercycle 2024: Is this the cycle to end them all? Dan Held’s Bitcoin supercycle hasn’t happened yet, but the factors might be right to see it play out sooner than most think.
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Will the next crypto bull run be dominated by L1s, L2s or something else? This latest report from Cointelegraph Research dives into the tsunami of solutions coming onto the market that improve security, privacy and speed from existing protocols.
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Liquidation cascade puts crypto market into shock: Report Venture capital inflows decreased 42.7% as derivatives saw one of the largest liquidation events in crypto.
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How the spot Bitcoin ETF filings affected the crypto industry in June: Report The competition among zk-Rollup-based scaling solutions is tightening while the security tokens market continues steadily.
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How to use DeFi the right way — This latest guide can help This latest report is a guide to help the next generation of cryptocurrency users and veterans alike in the ways of decentralized finance.
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Robust crypto fundamentals pull through after May’s monthly red candle: Report What are the current trends in VC investment in the crypto sector, and when will the bear market finally end?
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The ABCs of Crypto: Teaching the next generation of Web3 users This latest report presents an overview of two of the most popular use cases for blockchain technology — DeFi and NFTs — to help onboard the next generation of crypto users.
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Gaming and Web3 outlook, what’s available on the market? Report Blockchain gaming is moving fast, are you up-to-speed? Cointelegraph Research’s latest report reviews 20 games of today, and a few to be looking out for tomorrow.
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Bitcoin hash rate continues to rise, but DeFi is under threat: Report New hardware is revolutionizing the mining industry, while other crypto sectors continue to falter.
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Venture capital investments into blockchain continue to free-fall: Report Q4 2022 saw investment capital inflows of $2.3 billion, continuing the trend since April sparked by the collapse of Terra and subsequent fallout.