This podcast episode was originally published by the Bitcoin Collective on 2 January 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=peyZD6EYmg0

In this episode, Jordan Walker and Nick Bowick discuss the challenges and opportunities surrounding renewable energy in the UK, particularly in relation to the existing power grid and the transition to a more sustainable energy system. 
Exploring the complexities of energy production, the importance of systems engineering, and innovative solutions, particularly the role of Bitcoin mining as a means to utilise excess energy and reduce curtailment costs. 

Content from the episode:
BPUK Paper: https://img1.wsimg.com/blobby/go/aea8e937-fd18-400f-afd9-c3513112c757/downloads/d3850229-208c-4385-9b86-2e82fd55cc6c/UK%20Power%20Grid%20Bitcoin%20Mining%20as%20a%20Demand%20Side%20.pdf
Cost of Electricity in the UK: ⁠https://www.ft.com/content/cfd77e84-5...
Jordan’s letter to the Scottish Gov: ⁠https://bitcoinmagazine.com/culture/b...
Princeton Paper: ⁠https://www.sciencedirect.com/science...
Nick's Episode on WBD: ⁠   • Why Bitcoin’s Design Fixes Money with Nich... 
Connect with Nick: ⁠LinkedIn & ⁠https://x.com/DarthPeebles

Follow Jordan:
💬 Twitter: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://x.com/JayW132⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠
💼 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordan-walker-293955106/
📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/jaywalker.1/

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This podcast episode was originally published by the Bitcoin Collective on 7 March 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HVg8Af3YqQg

In this Episode, Freddie New joins Jordan Walker for an ‘emergency meeting’ to discuss the recent announcement of the US government adopting Bitcoin as a strategic reserve asset.

The implications of this decision contrasting the US's progressive stance with the UK's more cautious approach.

The Executive Order: ⁠https://www.whitehouse.gov/fact-sheet...

Freddie New:
X: ⁠⁠https://x.com/freddienew
Bitcoin Policy UK: ⁠https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/

Chapters:
00:00 Introduction and Context of Bitcoin's Strategic Reserve
03:11 The Implications of US Government's Bitcoin Adoption
05:59 Comparing US and UK Approaches to Bitcoin
09:02 The Significance of Bitcoin as a Reserve Asset
14:58 Regulatory Challenges and Market Perception
18:06 The Role of Smaller Nations in Bitcoin Adoption
23:45 The Evolving Narrative of Bitcoin as a Store of Value
28:57 Government Policies and Bitcoin Adoption
33:52 Privacy Concerns in the Age of CBDCs
41:00 Grassroots Movements and the UK Bitcoin Community

Follow Jordan:
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💼 Linkedin: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠  / jordan-walker-293955106  

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This podcast episode was originally published by the Institute of Economic Affairs IEA London on 17 March 2025.

https://youtu.be/CZyozwp6N8I?si=3ZPxcz1lr1mzRfRI

In this interview, host Jamie Legg speaks with Susie Violet Ward and Freddie New from Bitcoin Policy UK about Bitcoin's potential and the regulatory challenges it faces in the United Kingdom. They explain how Bitcoin Policy UK advocates for better legislation while the UK falls behind other countries in crypto adoption. The conversation covers why they focus specifically on Bitcoin rather than other cryptocurrencies, highlighting its security, decentralisation, and market dominance.

The guests address common criticisms of Bitcoin, including volatility, its deflationary nature, and perceived lack of intrinsic value. They also discuss how mainstream media often portrays Bitcoin negatively without a proper understanding of the technology. Ward and New offer compelling insights about Bitcoin's role in providing financial access in countries with authoritarian regimes and how it serves as a lifeline for people experiencing banking restrictions.

A significant portion of the interview explores Bitcoin mining's relationship with renewable energy, particularly how mining can utilise excess wind and hydroelectric power that would otherwise be wasted. The guests explain how Bitcoin mining can balance electrical grids, create new revenue streams from otherwise curtailed energy, and even heat homes through recycled mining heat, potentially revolutionising how we think about energy consumption while advancing renewable adoption.

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In this episode, we present the full audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s commentary on the European Central Bank’s working paper “The distributional consequences of Bitcoin” by Bindseil and Schaaf.

This detailed critique, co-authored by Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK, together with Satoshi Action Education and Axiom, explores:

• Misrepresentations of Bitcoin’s purpose and evolution
• Flawed assumptions about wealth concentration, productivity, and speculation
• The ECB’s promotion of CBDCs as an allegedly superior alternative
• The inappropriate political framing of Bitcoin as a threat to public order
• How Bitcoin enables financial inclusion, capital efficiency, and innovation

The paper also addresses key risks posed by centralised alternatives like CBDCs and raises concerns about the neutrality and intent of central bank authors with a vested interest in state-controlled digital currencies.

📘 Read the full article here:
Challenging Bias in the ECB’s Bitcoin Analysis

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In this episode we present an audio version of the full text of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to HM Government’s consultation on the Cryptoasset Service Providers (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2025, drafted by Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK.

This in-depth commentary sets out our concerns with the implementation of the OECD’s Cryptoasset Reporting Framework (CARF), highlighting critical issues around:

• The overreach of reporting obligations onto software developers and self-custody tools
• Legal implications of classifying open-source code as regulated entities
• The real and growing risks to personal safety posed by mandatory wallet tracking and personal data collection
• The human rights dimension—why current proposals may breach Article 8 of the European Convention on Human Rights

📝 Read the full written version here:
BPUK Commentary on CARF reporting framework

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In this episode, we present the audio version of an article by Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK. The article explores a powerful and timely question: Is Bitcoin actually less risky than the traditional financial system when it comes to money laundering and criminal abuse?

🔍 In this episode:

• Why transparency is Bitcoin’s greatest AML asset
• How law enforcement (including the FBI) has traced major crypto crimes using the blockchain
• What makes the Bitcoin ledger uniquely public, immutable, and court-admissible
• Why criminals are increasingly avoiding Bitcoin in favour of traditional finance
• What this means for risk, compliance, and fintech strategy

📊 With support from real-world data and Chainalysis findings, the episode explains why the total volume of illicit transactions using crypto in 2024 was just 0.14% - far below public perception.

🎧 Whether you’re a policymaker, compliance professional, or simply curious about the future of financial regulation, this episode will give you a clearer picture of what Bitcoin really is - and what it definitely isn’t.

📄 Read the full article here:
👉 https://connect.cefpro.com/magazines/view/connect-issue-6

This episode is an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK's full response to the Financial Conduct Authority’s Discussion Paper DP24/4: “Regulating Cryptoassets: Admissions, Disclosures and the Market Abuse Regime.”

The paper makes the case for why Bitcoin must be regulated differently from the rest of the so-called 'crypto' market, including the thousands of meme coins like "Unicorn Fart Dust" ($UFD). Drawing on regulatory logic, financial comparisons, and real-world consequences, this response challenges the FCA’s blanket approach and calls for clearer distinction, better risk frameworks and more intellectually coherent regulation.

🔍 In this episode:

• Why Bitcoin is more like gold or digital cash - and not like a fintech stock or a meme coin
• How current UK regulation is harming consumers and stifling innovation
• The dangers of treating a $2 trillion monetary asset like a zero-cost joke token
• The real-world consequences of regulatory confusion
• Specific recommendations for improving the FCA’s proposals

🎧 Listen in to understand why regulation must recognise Bitcoin as an emerging form of money and not as just another cryptoasset.

📄 Read the full written paper here:
👉 Discussion Paper DP24/4. Regulating cryptoassets: Admissions & Disclosures and Market Abuse Regime for Cryptoassets (the “Paper”) - Consultation Response from Bitcoin Policy UK

To find out more about Bitcoin Policy UK's work and how you can get involved, visit:

https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/