New podcast episode: In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Digital Production Manager Jamie Legg interviews @fnew, 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.

New episode: 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. https://fountain.fm/episode/c5m1WBBWlzfgiDAOhSYq

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: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/aea8e937-fd18-400f-afd9-c3513112c757/downloads/75692e78-3cea-4cd0-a56d-7902d6549767/BPUK-Sparking-a-Green-Revolution-in-Montserrat.pdf

New episode @Susie Violet discusses Bitcoin advocacy in the UK with @Stephan Livera, critiquing BBC’s negative coverage, FATF travel rule’s privacy issues, & overregulation’s impact on adoption, highlighting need for education to counter misinformation. Listen on @Fountain: https://fountain.fm/episode/Rzl2JzcrMZSeRwTkI3jH

The Bitcoin Collective’s Jan 2, 2025 podcast features @Jordan & Nick Bowick discussing UK renewable energy challenges, grid transitions, and innovative solutions like Bitcoin mining to utilize excess energy and cut curtailment costs. https://fountain.fm/episode/ba9pUOnPpJygEpJ6Hn6g

Did you know? @Susie Violet will be speaking @BTC Prague 2025. Join us, June 19-21, to champion fair BTC policies & drive UK adoption. Also in attendance: @Adam Back @Daniel Prince @Joe Nakamoto

In this IEA podcast, Chief Policy Officer @fnew discusses the Reform Party crypto bill covering Bitcoin’s origins, UK regulation flaws, and a £5B Bitcoin reserve. Watch:

On 7 March 2025, @fnew joined @Jordan 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 @Bitcoin Collective. 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.”

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Bitcoin Policy UK Welcomes New Member - TREZOR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 4th June 2025

We’re excited to welcome Jordan Walker ( @Jordan ) 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 @Susie Violet & @fnew on: Bitcoin’s potential UK regulatory challenges Security & decentralization Financial access How mining can use excess renewable energy 🔈Listen here if you missed it: https://fountain.fm/episode/Hx4JOwzsFuVbyk0CIiIE

Are you going to @BTC Prague? Make sure to watch @Susie Violet 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 @fnew and @allen can be read here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/aea8e937-fd18-400f-afd9-c3513112c757/downloads/8093d298-38da-411d-85c6-ff0f3eb6110f/Challenging%20Bias%20in%20ECB%20Bitcoin%20Analysis%2022Oct.pdf

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 @fnew for bringing the clarity and conviction this space needs. Also grateful to Christopher and the @npub1nl4e...dfrm meetup for putting on a brilliant event.

This week, @fnew 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.

“Breaking Privacy, Inviting Risk” The latest episode of ‘On the Record’ is now live wherever you get your podcasts. You can listen on @Fountain here: https://fountain.fm/episode/FnQVtzH0OkeAaWpjyMpD

Join @Susie Violet as she speaks at CryptoMondays London on May 19, an event focused on Building on Bitcoin. Time: 6:30–9:30 PM Register now: lu.ma/6u072n6b

🚨 Bitcoin Policy UK Delivers 2025 Manifesto to All 650 MPs 🚨 This week, Bitcoin Policy UK took a major step forward in our mission to bring Bitcoin into the heart of UK policy by sending our 2025 Bitcoin Policy Manifesto to every Member of Parliament. 📩 This move responds directly to recent comments from the Economic Secretary to the Treasury, Emma Reynolds, who dismissed the idea of a national Bitcoin reserve. We believe this is a missed opportunity - and we're taking action. 🔍 What’s in the Manifesto? Fair and Clear Regulation – Promoting transparency, sustainability, innovation, and inclusion. Leadership in Bitcoin Innovation – Backing UK-based Bitcoin projects, especially environmentally responsible mining. Education and Engagement – Helping policymakers and the public understand Bitcoin's benefits, risks, and energy use. Tax Reforms and Individual Rights – Simple, practical rules on small transactions and protecting custody and privacy rights. 🇬🇧 The UK has a long-standing legacy of innovation in finance and technology. If we want to lead in the 21st century, forward-thinking policy is not optional - it’s essential. 📢 Read the manifesto and join the movement. Ask your local MP to take Bitcoin seriously. 👉 Read the manifesto here: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/aea8e937-fd18-400f-afd9-c3513112c757/downloads/f7294799-86fa-4598-ad0b-a78554590c27/Bitcoin%20Policy%20UK%20Manifesto%202025.pdf #Bitcoin #UKPolicy #BitcoinManifesto #Bitcoin

In our latest blog, @Jace writes that the KS2 National Curriculum needs to incorporate financial literacy.

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Why the PSHE Curriculum Must Include Financial Literacy Education

By Jason - As a primary school teacher in the UK, I see the curiosity of Key Stage 2 (ages 7–11) pupils, eager to understand their world. Y...