"Capital goes where it is welcome and stays where it is well treated." Our CEO @Susie Violet Violet Ward will be speaking at CheatCode's ‘The Great Realignment’ on Friday 27 March 2026. Join the discussion: 20% off tickets with code BTCPOLICY! Who's coming? cheatcode.co.uk

The UK talks about becoming a global digital asset hub while bitcoin businesses continue scaling elsewhere. Gemini’s departure reflects structural reality, not execution friction. The problem is structural misunderstanding rather than regulatory speed. By categorising everything as “crypto” under a same risk same regulation framework, UK policy fails to distinguish bitcoin companies from token based ventures. These models differ materially. Many bitcoin businesses: * Operate long-term treasury strategies * Hold reserves in bitcoin * Rely less on cyclical fundraising * Maintain globally portable capital This changes their cost of capital, risk profile, and sensitivity to jurisdiction. When compliance burdens are high relative to opportunity, and regulatory transition remains uncertain, mobile capital reallocates. As global institutions increasingly treat bitcoin as infrastructure rather than speculation, mispricing this distinction risks weakening the UK’s competitive position.  The question is no longer whether bitcoin businesses will adapt. It is whether policymakers will engage with the structural shift underway. From 26 - 29 March 2026, CheatCode Conference returns under the theme “The Great Realignment,” examining how bitcoin is reshaping capital markets, energy systems, and business models. Susie Violet Ward will be speaking on these themes and the widening gap between bitcoin business models and legacy regulatory assumptions. Readers can receive an exclusive 20% discount on tickets using code BTCPOLICY on the CheatCode website. Read the full article here:

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Why the UK Keeps Misunderstanding Bitcoin Businesses

London, UK - 22nd February 2026. The UK frequently states its ambition to become a global hub for digital assets, but in practice bitcoin businesse...

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In this episode of ‘On The Record’, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to the FCA’s Consultation Paper CP25/40 on regulating cryptoasset activities (submitted 29 Jan 2026). BPUK’s submission stresses a vital distinction: Bitcoin is not interchangeable with issuer-driven “cryptoassets.”

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On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK • Response to FCA Consultation Paper - Regulating Cryptoasset Activities • Listen on Fountain

In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to FCA Consultation Paper CP25/40 on the regulation of cryptoasset a...

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We’ve submitted our response to the FCA’s crypto consultation (CP25/40). Crypto is not one thing. A meme coin is not an NFT, or a stablecoin or Bitcoin. Treating them all the same leads to bad regulation, higher consumer harm, and lost UK competitiveness. Regulate intermediaries with custody and control,  not open-source infrastructure. Bitcoin is issuer-less, globally liquid, and fundamentally different. UK regulation must reflect that reality. Learn more here:

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Why the FCA’s Crypto Framework Risks Failing Consumers and the UK

Bitcoin Policy UK (BPUK) has just submitted its response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s latest consultation on regulating cryptoassets...

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“Same risk, same regulation only works if you understand the risk.” A thoughtful discussion at the London Business School on whether the UK’s approach to digital assets is helping or hindering its ability to compete for capital and talent.

Bitcoin ≠ “crypto” and regulation should reflect that. Treating all digital assets as one category flattens real differences in risk, governance, and structure. A decentralised monetary network is not the same as an issuer-led token. Good regulation starts with accurate classification. Read more here:

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Why Bitcoin Shouldn't Be Regulated Like Crypto

Regulatory frameworks continue to treat bitcoin and other cryptoassets as a single category, a decision that has shaped how digital asset policy is...

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Bitcoin Policy UK is entering a consolidation phase. After three years of evidence-based Bitcoin policy engagement, BPUK will scale back to a maintenance only core due to a lack of sustainable industry funding. Our mission remains unchanged, and our work will stay publicly available. Read the full statement:

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Bitcoin Policy UK Enters Consolidation Phase

London, UK - Wednesday, 21st January 2026. Bitcoin Policy UK (BPUK) has announced that it will enter a consolidation phase, transitioning the organ...

Bitcoin Policy UK is entering a consolidation phase. This means scaling back to a minimal, maintenance-only operation, keeping our research, website, and communications active, to ensure continuity of our work supporting evidence-based Bitcoin policy in the UK. Our mission hasn’t changed. This is about sustainability, responsibility, and preserving what’s been built so far. Thank you to everyone who has supported BPUK along the way. Read our CEO statement here:

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Announcement from CEO: BPUK Is Entering a Consolidation Phase

After three years helping to build Bitcoin Policy UK, most recently as CEO, I have decided to step down from my role.

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The UK's Bitcoin policy conversationOn the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK brings the organisation’s latest work and thinking to audio.  Listen to p...

In our latest episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK's response to the Bank of England and HM Treasury on the Digital Pound, originally published on 31 May 2023. This paper sets out why a retail CBDC represents a fundamental shift in the relationship between citizens and the state, raising serious concerns around privacy, financial surveillance, programmability, and democratic oversight.

Our CEO @Susie Violet will be speaking on the regulation panel at the London Blockchain Summit 2026!  Panel: "Can the UK Still Win? Regulation, Capital, and the Reality of Competing as a Blockchain Hub" We will discuss UK competitiveness vs. global peers, regulatory frictions pushing firms offshore, capital deployment blockers for institutions, and the key policy levers needed to make the UK an innovation hub.  Come along if you're in London. Tickets:

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The UK is wasting billions curtailing renewable energy, paying wind farms to switch off while burning fossil fuels to balance the grid. Bitcoin mining is the only flexible, scalable “buyer of last resort” that can absorb surplus renewables instantly and stabilise the grid. If the UK wants a real green transition, it can’t ignore Bitcoin mining.  Read more here:

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Why the UK Cannot Have a Green Energy Transition Without Bitcoin

The UK’s transition toward renewable energy is already straining under the weight of its own inefficiencies. The core issues are simple; ren...

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Shaping Bitcoin’s Future in the UK: Our Policy Goals for 2026 Bitcoin has reached a turning point in the UK. With formal recognition as property now in place, 2026 will be a defining year for how Bitcoin is treated by policymakers, regulators, and institutions. At Bitcoin Policy UK, our goals for the year ahead include advancing key policy reforms, launching a Tax Working Group, and demonstrating sustainable mining innovations in the UK. This work is only possible with community support. If you believe the UK should be a place where Bitcoin can thrive responsibly, we invite you to read our full 2026 goals and consider supporting our mission:

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Shaping Bitcoin's Future in the UK: Our Policy Goals for 2026

As we look ahead to 2026, our focus for the year ahead is clear: to ensure the UK develops smart, fair, and forward looking Bitcoin policy that sup...

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On 3 January 2009, the Bitcoin network launched with the mining of its first block, known as the Genesis Block. Embedded in that block was a headline from The Times newspaper: “Chancellor on brink of second bailout for banks.” The message permanently anchors Bitcoin’s origin to the global financial crisis and the policy responses of that period. Seventeen years on, it still operates under the same core rules. Happy Genesis Day.

Bitcoin Policy UK 2025: a year of real progress. Thanks to our members and supporters, Bitcoin is now formally recognised as property under UK law, a major step for legal clarity, innovation, and adoption. From policy papers to Parliament, events to engagement, we moved the dial. In 2026: we build momentum. Read our CEO’s full year-in-review letter here:

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Letter from our CEO - 2025 Review of Bitcoin Policy in the UK

This year end post is written as an open letter from our CEO, reflecting on a defining year for Bitcoin policy in the UK. It looks back on the prog...

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When it comes to Bitcoin, Africa isn’t waiting, it’s leading. At the African Bitcoin Conference, builders showed how Bitcoin is solving real problems: high remittance fees, broken currencies, limited banking access, and energy gaps. From education to microgrids to circular economies, Africa is using Bitcoin to build real financial freedom. Read more in our latest blog:

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Africa Turns To Bitcoin For Real Financial Solutions

The African Bitcoin Conference (ABC) in Mauritius began with an undeniable truth. For generations Africa has been boxed out, priced out and pushed ...

The African Bitcoin Conference showed that you don’t need to wait for permission. Real world adoption, energy innovation and policy coordination are accelerating across the continent. Africa is building the future. It was an honour for @Susie Violet and @fnew to represent Bitcoin Policy UK and be part of these conversations. You can read more about the projects we saw here:

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Africa Turns To Bitcoin For Real Financial Solutions

Across Africa, developers, educators and communities are using bitcoin to solve long standing problems in payments, energy and financial access.

Bitcoin is Property The UK has officially recognised Bitcoin and other digital assets as a new category of personal property under the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025. This is a major step forward for legal clarity, investor confidence and innovation. We are proud that our work at Bitcoin Policy UK has helped drive progress. We’ll continue advocating for fair tax rules and clear regulation in 2026. @Susie Violet @fnew Read more in our latest blog:

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Bitcoin Is Officially Property Under UK’s New Property Act 2025

The UK has taken a major step forward in recognising the future of digital assets. On 2 December 2025, the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025 ...

Bitcoin is Property: It's Official Under The UK's Digital Assets Act 2025 The UK has enacted the Property (Digital Assets etc.) Act 2025, formally recognising digital assets, including Bitcoin and crypto, as a new category of property. This act, which received Royal Assent from King Charles III and came into force yesterday, introduces a "third category" of personal property beyond traditional things (like physical objects) and claims (like debts or intellectual property). This third type of personal property is digital assets, a class that includes Bitcoin, crypto, NFTs, and other tokenised digital items. This provides legal clarity, enabling better consumer protection against theft, fraud, or disputes in insolvency cases. It also strengthens the foundations for institutional adoption and future innovation across the UK’s digital asset landscape by providing a clear legal basis for ownership and transfer. Bitcoin Policy UK has long championed legal clarity for digital assets, and this milestone reflects the impact of our advocacy, helping drive real, legislative progress in the UK. We remain committed to shaping the next wave of smart, fair regulation. @Susie Violet @fnew

Our CEO Susie Violet Ward and our Chief Policy Officer Freddie New will be speaking at the Africa Bitcoin Conference in Mauritius. We are looking forward to joining builders and advocates from across the continent pushing Bitcoin forward. @Susie Violet will be speaking on Bitcoin and Defending Monetary Freedom. @fnew will be speaking on The Dangers of CBDCs. For more details:

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AFRICA BITCOIN CONFERENCE - Africa Bitcoin Conference

Bitcoiners from around the world will gather in Port Louis from December 3 to 5 to celebrate Bitcoin adoption in Africa.

You cannot hold real Bitcoin in an ISA, but you can now gain price exposure tax-free via Bitcoin ETPs. Our blog explains the options available, key providers, risks vs real Bitcoin, and the shifting regulatory position in the UK. A must-read for anyone navigating tax-efficient Bitcoin exposure. Learn more:

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Bitcoin Tax-free: How to hold Bitcoin in a Stocks & Shares ISA

If you are (a) a UK citizen, (b) a stocks & shares ISA holder, and (c) curious about saving Bitcoin in a tax-efficient manner, this article - ...