In this episode of ‘On the Record’, we share an audio version of our policy paper, Bitcoin Strategies for Nation States, written by nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucm4wfex2mn59en8j6f0q9phwue69uhhv6red9ux5arzxe5kkctsx3nh26r9d448xmrwxfj8jvenw5mhyetdx56xvurvwdkhzdt8xeuxgmntwgm82enkwe5kgtn0de5k7msc7d9ue.
This paper sets out a bold strategic vision for the UK’s future role in the global Bitcoin economy.
Last week, at The Rise of the BTCFi Economy, nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucm4wfex2mn59en8j6f0qyg8wumn8ghj7mn0wd68ytnddakj75c0948 spoke on:
• Out of touch politicians
• An FCA blocking innovation
• The UK driving out business
• Bitcoin as digital gold & a store of value
The UK has the talent & tools.
What’s missing is the will & understanding.
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In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Digital Production Manager Jamie Legg interviews nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhszrthwden5te0vfexytnfduhsz03fzm, Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK, examining Reform's recent crypto policy bill announced by Nigel Farage at the Bitcoin Conference.
https://fountain.fm/episode/JsxokDjTmGVSbs8H7536
(This podcast episode was originally published by the Institute of Economic Affairs IEA London on 7 June 2025.
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In this episode of ‘On the Record’, we share an audio version of the full response from Bitcoin Policy UK to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Discussion Paper DP25/1, which explores the future regulation of cryptoasset activities in the UK.
Bitcoin Policy UK were honoured to be invited to the 30th anniversary of the Soufrière Hills eruption at Parliament.
The invitation followed Nick Bowick’s paper on how bitcoin mining could spark a green revolution in Montserrat.
Read the full paper:
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nostr:nprofile1qqsthy887pf36j465w0ls5y32a6rf7m06whlnnacmgn4rx0zg845alcprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctvqy28wumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hshrrzxg discusses Bitcoin advocacy in the UK with nostr:nprofile1qqspnlha0uuujmf07ahc0amz0tnez3dujuwc4v3jq5q9jwd94yfmctcpzemhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejz7qgawaehxw309ahx7um5wghxy6t5vdhkjmn9wgh8xmmrd9skctcxmv7m4, critiquing BBC’s negative coverage, FATF travel rule’s privacy issues, & overregulation’s impact on adoption, highlighting need for education to counter misinformation.
The Bitcoin Collective’s Jan 2, 2025 podcast features nostr:nprofile1qqsyy4sf8aj2c064yup7rzrmnedjyelc327nfwh5skv8umpvs0mhk5cpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzynhwden5te0danxvcmgv95kutnsw43qjl6pj8 & Nick Bowick discussing UK renewable energy challenges, grid transitions, and innovative solutions like Bitcoin mining to utilize excess energy and cut curtailment costs.
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nostr:nprofile1qqsthy887pf36j465w0ls5y32a6rf7m06whlnnacmgn4rx0zg845alcpz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejqzrthwden5te0dehhxtnvdakqusn5zu will be speaking nostr:npub167n5w6cj2wseqtmk26zllc7n28uv9c4vw28k2kht206vnghe5a7stgzu3r 2025.
Join us, June 19-21, to champion fair BTC policies & drive UK adoption.
Also in attendance:
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https://blossom.primal.net/12a78bd58e5344a7bce9e7f10d2ebe5163ee02b83320d6f17ab637dbc02f27e3.mp4
In this IEA podcast, Chief Policy Officer nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gpremhxue69uhkummnw3ez6ur4vgh8wetvd3hhyer9wghxuet59uqs6amnwvaz7tmzwf3zu6t09usmlkjn discusses the Reform Party crypto bill covering Bitcoin’s origins, UK regulation flaws, and a £5B Bitcoin reserve.
Watch:
On 7 March 2025, nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gpr9mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuumwdae8gtnnda3kjctv9uq3uamnwvaz7tmwdaehgu3dwp6kytnhv4kxcmmjv3jhytnwv46z79a03ex joined nostr:nprofile1qqsyy4sf8aj2c064yup7rzrmnedjyelc327nfwh5skv8umpvs0mhk5cpzfmhxue69uhk7enxvd5xz6tw9ec82cspz4mhxue69uhk2er9dchxummnw3ezumrpdejq95r34c for an ‘emergency meeting’ to discuss the announcement of the US Govt adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset and the UK’s cautious stance.
This podcast episode was originally published by nostr:npub18aks9sc0k8z92dmetl5upkhkr3u7mm04zk94tvszvmnw4fc9kajsfm9hny.
https://fountain.fm/episode/nNiV9NsM4IOcW8AxijZ8
Bitcoin Policy UK Welcomes New Member - TREZOR
Matěj Žák, CEO of Trezor, commented:
“Our partnership with Bitcoin Policy UK highlights the importance of defending the principles that set Bitcoin apart — privacy, transparency, and true ownership.”
https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/blog-1/f/bitcoin-policy-uk-welcomes-new-member---trezor
We’re excited to welcome Jordan Walker ( nostr:nprofile1qqsyy4sf8aj2c064yup7rzrmnedjyelc327nfwh5skv8umpvs0mhk5cpp3mhxue69uhkyunz9e5k7qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0jyuvlv ) as our new Business Advisor at BPUK.
Jordan is the founder of The Bitcoin Collective, a UK-based media and Bitcoin strategy company. He helps UK businesses and individuals navigate Bitcoin and implement Bitcoin strategies effectively.
With a focus on education, strategy, and relatability, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the BPUK team.
Welcome, Jordan.
Jamie Legg (IEA) interviewed nostr:nprofile1qqsthy887pf36j465w0ls5y32a6rf7m06whlnnacmgn4rx0zg845alcpz3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduqs6amnwvaz7tmwdaejumr0dswv8azl & nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gpz4mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuerpd46hxtnfduhsz3rhwden5te0we58j6tcdf6xydnfddshqdr8w45x2mt2wdkxuvny0yenxafhwfjk6df5vecxcumdwy6kwdncv3hxku3kw4n8vanfvshxcmmrv9kq8mplzk on:
Bitcoin’s potential
UK regulatory challenges
Security & decentralization
Financial access
How mining can use excess renewable energy
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Make sure to watch nostr:nprofile1qqsthy887pf36j465w0ls5y32a6rf7m06whlnnacmgn4rx0zg845alcpp3mhxue69uhkyunz9e5k7qg5waehxw309aex2mrp0yhxgctdw4eju6t0yvsfjm on the ‘Bitcoin Mining Benefits: Why it Matters’ panel.
Saturday 21 June at 1pm on the Expo Stage.
Have you listened to 'On the Record' yet?
Dive into our critique of the ECB's biased Bitcoin analysis, exposing flawed assumptions & CBDC agendas. Explore Bitcoin's role in financial inclusion & innovation.
Listen now:
https://fountain.fm/episode/TxxUsgQ193N5QsawHIID
The full paper co-authored by nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0qyt8wumn8ghj7etyv4hzumn0wd68ytnvv9hxgtc8jl2k0 and nostr:nprofile1qqsgym5l39dcr26p53fzy69jf8ng6qk2s9sgmm6k9fynem34llzuwkgpp4mhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mqpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhglzgtq3 can be read here:
On Bitcoin Pizza Day we mark the first real-world Bitcoin transaction when 10,000 BTC was sent on 22 May 2010 from one person to another online to pay for two pizzas.
This was the moment Bitcoin moved from an idea to a force in global finance.
Great evening in Farnham yesterday.
Huge thanks to our incredible Chief Policy Officer nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gpzamhxw309a6k6cnjv4kzumr0vdskcw358q6rstcppemhxue69uhkummn9ekx7mp0zahund for bringing the clarity and conviction this space needs.
Also grateful to Christopher and the nostr:nprofile1qqsfl6ul8vynhdrtyjuafdms3eg6xweakxddhm6xmha0drxjqhge83cpr3mhxue69uhhyetvv9ujumt4w35ku7thv9kxcet59e3k7mgpzemhxue69uhhyetvv9ujuurjd9kkzmpwdejhghrk04l meetup for putting on a brilliant event.
Excess energy from wind farms is often wasted when they’re shut off to avoid overloading the grid, costing billions in losses. Instead of halting production, government could partner with Bitcoin mining companies to utilize this surplus energy for Bitcoin mining. In exchange, these companies could pay a fee or share profits with the government, which could then hold Bitcoin as a strategic reserve. This approach would reduce financial waste, maximize renewable energy use, and create a new revenue stream while bolstering national economic resilience through digital asset reserves.
The evidence is clear to me, stop wasting billions of tax payers money, stop wasting energy, and adopt a new strategy that includes Bitcoin. We are falling behind in the tech space, the likes of USA, Dubai, Switzerland, Brazil and El Salvador are all grasping this opportunity whilst the UK is wasting it.
nostr:npub1z74dj8y9xgq3lmz3eyvarzmwxwllhuzewz2exwz5j57tf6jssmss9pd4yx any ideas/information I should be looking at, please enlighten me.
Our website is a good starting point for UK-focused information:
This week, nostr:nprofile1qqs80cjjxm2psuux933tsd0w5ljjtf49j9rxnxmyajweh3cgg5ca76gprpmhxue69uhhyetvv9ujucm4wfex2mn59en8j6f0qy2hwumn8ghj7un9d3shjtnyv9kh2uewd9hj7vwsl4u attended the Crypto Industry Parliamentary Summit at the House of Lords, uniting MPs & industry leaders to shape UK crypto regulation.
Key focus: tailored rules, tackling debanking, faster approvals & education.
