Energy = Money Energy drives productivity. This chart shows how higher energy use per capita leads to greater GDP. Countries like the UK that are trying to cut electricity use risk stalling growth. Bitcoin turns energy into value, making it a driver of innovation and economic resilience in an energy-powered world. ⚡️

Correlation of energy consumption and GDP per person

The graph shows per capita energy consumption (kg oil equivalent) vs. per capita GDP, PPP (current international $). The size of the bubbles denote...

Transparency in banking should be a requirement, not a choice. The Bank of England’s decision to hide bailout details raises serious concerns about accountability and risks further eroding trust in our institutions. Could this signal more trouble ahead for the UK?

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Identities of Shadow Banks That Use New BOE Tool to Be Secret

The Bank of England will hide the identities of any pension funds, insurers or hedge funds bailed out under a new financial stability tool to preve...

Bitcoin is moving from a niche investment to a geopolitical asset. Governments and central banks worldwide are considering adding bitcoin to their reserves, potentially reshaping the monetary order. Read more in my latest piece in Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/01/03/nations-states-turn-to-bitcoin-as-a-strategic-reserve-asset/

I’m proud to be included alongside so many remarkable women in the Bitcoin space in this @Bitcoin Magazine article by @Frank Corva.

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The Women In Bitcoin That CoinTelegraph Forgot

Women based in Europe and the U.S. are doing excellent work in the Bitcoin space, as CoinTelegraph pointed out, but so are women from Africa, Latin...

Bitcoin's 2025 growth will be driven by institutional adoption, regulatory changes, political shifts, reduced supply, macro trends, reserve asset potential, and most importantly—game theory. Read insights and predictions from the industry, including @Alex Thorn and @npub1exce...n72a, in my latest piece for Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2025/01/01/what-is-bitcoins-price-prediction-for-2025/

Russian companies are now using locally mined Bitcoin for international trade to bypass sanctions. Finance Minister Anton Siluanov stated, “Such transactions are already occurring. We believe they should be expanded and developed further. I am confident this will happen next year.” In May 2023, I wrote about how BRICS might embrace bitcoin to reduce reliance on the USD. Could Russia’s move mark the start? Read more: ‘Can BRICS Build Something with Bitcoin?’

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Can BRICS build something with Bitcoin?

Susie Violet Ward asks if BRICS nations will rise to the challenge and launch a revolutionary digi-dollar backed by Bitcoin?

https://www.reuters.com/markets/currencies/russia-is-using-bitcoin-foreign-trade-finance-minister-says-2024-12-25/

At the beginning of 2024, the FCA restricted UK retail access to Bitcoin ETFs to 'protect' investors. Since then, Bitcoin has risen from £36,854 to £73,600, up 100%, still 12% below its all-time high. It seems the FCA is protecting investors from the best-performing asset of the decade. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/01/11/uk-undermines-crypto-hub-vision-as-us-approved-bitcoin-spot-etf-approval/

This article is 🔥. Tether and Saylor together seem like a recipe for serious centralisation. The efforts both make to shape popular opinion should raise concerns. “He also shared that Tether (USDT) and Circle’s USD Coin (USDC) are the real digital currencies and unveiled his “evil genius strategy” (his own words) to get the world to adopt the U.S. dollar stablecoins as opposed to bitcoin.” View quoted note →

Craig Wright, the self-proclaimed "creator of bitcoin," has been handed a suspended jail sentence for contempt after defying a court order and filing an absurd £911 billion lawsuit. My latest piece in Forbes. @jack #Bitcoin Read the full story here: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/12/20/fake-bitcoin-creator-sentenced-for-contempt/

Judge Mellor's judgment is that Craig Wright has expressed no remorse. He has imposed a term of imprisonment for 1 year, suspended for 2 years. Costs must be paid. #COPAVsWright @jack

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Just told by Bird & Bird counsel that Craig Wright will not be attending his contempt of court hearing today at the High Court in London. #COP...

The saga continues... BBC Stage 2 ECU Complaint Submitted (Ref: CAS-7858989-Z7B7B5): Following the email on 4 December 2024 confirming that Stage 1 of the BBC complaints process had concluded, I began the Stage 2 ECU escalation on 12 December 2024. 12 December 24: The link provided on 4 December 2024 to escalate the complaint to stage 2 was broken. Called 0370 010 0222 for assistance and was told a new link would be issued. 16 December 24: Received a working link. BBC guidance states a 1,000-word limit, but the form only allows 5,000 characters—requiring heavy condensing of the complaint. The submission failed twice due to errors but succeeded on the third attempt. The ECU aims to respond within 20 working days (or 35 working days for more complex cases, which this may fall into). View quoted note →

Bitcoin mining powers Europe’s energy transition during crisis by stabilizing grids, using surplus energy, and integrating with renewables, playing a key role in energy solutions. My latest piece in Forbes. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2024/12/16/bitcoin-mining-powers-europes-energy-transition-during-crisis/

Bitcoin MENA was a blast! Discussed bitcoin mining as a game-changer for sustainable energy, hung out with the amazing Isa, and had a great time on the live desk with Frank Corva, Matt Pines and Rizzo. And a big shoutout to Spencer for running such a slick News Desk. Huge thanks to @Bitcoin Magazine for making it happen! ⚡️

Honoured to step into the role of CEO at Bitcoin Policy UK. With a refined mission, a vision for 2025, and a focus on advocating for good policies that will benefit both the UK and its citizens, I’m committed to driving positive change. Thank you for your support—we’re building a stronger future together. View quoted note →

Another soul-crushing response from the BBC. After a year, they continue to ignore all the key points raised: - Failed to disclose Alex DeVries' conflict of interest as a Dutch central banker. - Ignored that his research was debunked at the time of publication. - Provided no evidence of their own fact-checking. Instead, they cited other outlets who published the same misinformation. Stage 1 has officially concluded. This is the end of the road with BBC Complaints. I now have 20 days to escalate the complaint to the Executive Complaints Unit—on to Stage 2.

Hong Kong to eliminate capital gains tax on bitcoin for hedge funds and family offices in a bid to become a global financial hub. Major influx of capital expected. #Bitcoin #GameTheory https://www.reuters.com/markets/asia/hong-kong-offer-crypto-tax-exemption-hedge-funds-family-offices-2024-11-28/?utm_source=chatgpt.com