@fnew & @Susie Violet visited the Institute of Economic Affairs to record a podcast on Bitcoin. We covered all the key points and of course why the UK needs Bitcoin. Huge thanks to the IEA for having us! Look out for the full episode coming soon!

Bitcoin Policy UK was part of Code is Law 2025. @fnew discussed Investor Protections in Britain. @Susie Violet joined the panel on Ethical Considerations. Key debates on law, code, and financial sovereignty shaping Bitcoin’s future in the UK.

"BITCOIN TAKES POWER FROM THE POWERFUL AND GIVES IT BACK TO YOU." 🙌 Chief Policy Officer, @fnew, to speak at #Bitcoin 2025

Chief Policy Officer, @fnew, was today quoted in an article in The Epoch Times:

The Epoch Times

Judge Assigned to Investigate Javier Milei’s Role in Crypto Scandal

The Argentinian president briefly promoted a cryptocurrency called LIBRA whose value collapsed within hours of its launch.

As well as this, he has also caught the attention of Bitseize Bitcoin in an article about the ‘unexpected’ economic decline in the UK: https://www.bitesizebitcoin.xyz/news/media-repeatedly-calls-economic-declines-unexpectedbut-critics-disagree

In September 2023, Head of Policy @fnew wrote to HM Treasury regarding the decision by Chase Bank to decline customer payments regarding crypto assets. His letter, and the response, are below.

In July of last year, @fnew, Head of Policy, wrote to Rachel Reeves MP following the Labour victory in the UK General Election. His letter, and the strategy manifesto it references, are shared below. We urge Labour to act divisively and develop a #bitcoin strategy.

Chief Mining Officer, Nick Bowick, was in discussion with @Robin Seyr recently. You can watch the interview here:

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Have you read our Substack? Our latest piece is: “The Hamster on the Wheel: A Modern Human Dilemma”. A guest publication by Juan Llauró. You can read and subscribe here:

The Hamster on the Wheel: A Modern Human Dilemma

A guest publication by Juan Llauró - follow him on Twitter/X at @jjllau

Look out for @Susie Violet, @fnew and Nick Bowick talking to @BTC Sessions live tonight. You can watch here:

Did you know? Rachel Geyer is an adviser to BPUK. Rachel is the Chair of the European Bitcoin Energy Association (@Ebea.work), driving sustainable integration of bitcoin mining into Europe’s energy systems. She is also Vice-President of Terahash (https://terahash.space), a leading Bitcoin mining service provider, where she advocates for mining’s role in energy efficiency and grid stability. A co-founder of Les Femmes Orange, Rachel promotes Bitcoin education, particularly among women. With international experience across China, Dubai, South Africa, and Germany, Rachel brings a global perspective to her work in the Bitcoin and energy sectors. Her expertise and leadership make her a key voice in advancing Bitcoin’s role in energy innovation.

Please see below as ‘information only’. This is not financial advice from BPUK.

Our team structure for 2025 has been updated. Please join us in congratulating Cristina Llamas, our Chief Operating Officer. Cristina has been a founder, CEO and formerly a Google senior executive. She is also the co-founder of Women of Bitcoin:

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Earlier this month, our CEO @Susie Violet spoke with @Stephan Livera. If you missed it, here’s a link to the conversation on @Fountain:

Stephan Livera Podcast • Correcting BBC misinformation on Bitcoin with Susie Violet Ward | SLP628 • Listen on Fountain

We’re proud to present the latest paper by our Chief Mining Officer, Nick Bowick. We are engaging with the UK government to explore this opportunity. Explore how bitcoin mining can unlock the full potential of renewable energy. Read here: https://uk.bitcoinpolicy.net/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/BPUK-Sparking-a-Green-Revolution-in-Montserrat.pdf

Big thanks to Neil Stanley for donating these S19 miners! We’ve got some exciting proof-of-concept projects in the pipeline and would love your support. If you’d like to contribute, please consider donating to our Geyser fund. ⚡ bpukminingandsustainability@geyser.fund

From @fnew: The Crypto Asset Reporting Framework – what does this mean for Bitcoin in the UK? How will it affect your personal safety and security if it’s implemented as planned? We have today released a research paper and delivered this to HMRC with commentary on recommended changes to the draft legislation. What’s being proposed? Under the Crypto Asset Reporting Framework or CARF, it’s proposed that tax authorities worldwide will gather and have access to information on cryptocurrency transactions, allegedly to combat tax evasion and ensure compliance with tax laws. What’s wrong with it? The amount of personal and transaction data that will be gathered and shared is truly staggering. This won’t just be shared with your domestic tax authorities, but with others across the globe. It will include your name, address, date of birth, amount of Bitcoin held or sold or transferred. This is a highly dangerous level of intrusion into your personal and private life, particularly given the increasing frequency of data breaches (examples in our paper) and also the risk of violent physical attacks against Bitcoiners whose details are leaked to or obtained by bad actors. Additionally, the UK’s new draft regulations fail to make clear that none of these reporting requirements will fall upon the developers of free and open source software, as such persons cannot be in a position to comply. How should it be changed? We recommend two simple changes – that the information being gathered on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency users is severely limited and in a way proportionate to the high risk of personal harm, and that the regulation clarifies that it cannot and shall not apply to the developers of free and open source software. More details on our Substack👇

The Cryptoasset Service Providers (Due Diligence and Reporting Requirements) Regulations 2025

BPUK has provided guidance and commentary to proposed UK legislation

Bitcoin Policy UK are delighted to announce that Susie Violet Ward (@Susie Violet), a founding member of BPUK, has been appointed as our new CEO. Full press release below.

We have added a new article to our substack. Many thanks to our guest writer, Daniel Feather, for his piece on "Bitcoin and the Redemption of Economics: Lessons from Physics".

Bitcoin and the Redemption of Economics: Lessons from Physics

Could Bitcoin Be the Key to the Redemption of Economics?

Bitcoin Policy UK Welcomes Jaeger Hamilton as Creative Director and Head of Fundraising We are delighted to announce that Jaeger has joined Bitcoin Policy UK as our Creative Director and Head of Fundraising! With an impressive and diverse background, Jaeger brings a wealth of experience to our team. Jaeger holds a PhD in molecular microbiology, which he completed in 2013, but his journey didn’t stop there. For 10 years, he successfully ran Hamiltons Home Improvement Co., specialising in artisanal wooden flooring and making homes look extraordinary. With extensive experience in sales—both in person and remotely—he has a proven track record of securing high-value deals. In 2020, Jaeger had his "orange pill moment," igniting a profound shift towards focusing his talents on bitcoin and its transformative potential for humanity and the environment. He also organises bitcoin meet-ups across the east of England and works privately as a bitcoin consultant and educator. He is now channelling his skills in branding, education, news, and fundraising to amplify Bitcoin Policy UK’s mission of promoting bitcoin’s positive impact. Please join us in welcoming Jaeger to Bitcoin Policy UK! Together, we’re building a brighter future.

Visiting Terahash in Germany has been incredible. What’s happening here is remarkable: heat from bitcoin mining is being repurposed to de-ice car washes, power district heating and even support cosmetics production. German engineering meets #bitcoin mining. 🔥