The University of Wyoming (UW) has taken a bold step towards legitimizing Bitcoin (CRYPTO: BTC) research with the establishment of the UW Bitcoin Research Institute (BRI). What Happened: This first-of-its-kind institute aims to bridge the gap between academic research and public understanding of Bitcoin. Dr. Bradley Rettler, an Associate Professor of Philosophy at UW, will spearhead the BRI as its Director. The institute has ambitious plans to produce high-quality, peer-reviewed research on Bitcoin across various academic disciplines. This research will be readily accessible to academics, jour…