On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK

This podcast episode was originally published on the Emerge21 Show on 25 February 2025.

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

In Episode 15 of the Emerge21 Show, we’re joined by Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer and Co-Founder of Bitcoin Policy UK. Freddie has extensive experience in private equity, law, and financial policy, and is actively working to shape Bitcoin-friendly policies in the UK.

We discuss Bitcoin adoption in the...

In this episode, we present an audio version of a paper by our Chief Mining Officer, Nick Bowick, that reimagines bitcoin mining as a key tool in Britain’s transition to clean energy. Could the very technology once criticised for its energy use now help balance the grid, lower energy costs, and accelerate the UK’s green ambitions?

🔍 What we cover:

• Why Britain’s renewable energy strategy depends on building more capacity than we ...

In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK's formal response to HMRC’s consultation on the taxation of decentralised finance (DeFi), specifically lending and staking of cryptoassets. This submission calls for a clear, simple and principled approach that avoids harming innovation or driving talent offshore. It strongly differentiates Bitcoin from other digital assets and offers a cautious but thoughtful t...

This podcast episode was originally published on Bitcoin For Millennials on 17 March 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qCcvfTg9oKg

Freddie New is the Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK, advocating for sensible Bitcoin regulations in the United Kingdom. With a background in law and lobbying, he works tirelessly to educate policymakers and the public about Bitcoin's potential in the UK financial landscape.

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This podcast episode was originally published by Blockchain.com on 11 April 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XROUseYz60A

In this special episode of 'Blockchain Bylines,' Nicolas Carey, Co-Founder and Vice Chairman of Blockchain.com, hosts Bitcoin maxi Susie Violet Ward, Co-Founder and CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, to debate essential topics including institutions getting involved in crypto, the regulatory landscape in the ...

Can a tiny island in the Caribbean lead the world in renewable energy innovation?

In this audio version of our research paper Sparking a Green Revolution in Montserrat by our Chief Mining Officer Nick Bowick, we explore how Montserrat, a British Overseas Territory still recovering from a volcanic disaster, stands on the brink of an energy revolution. Despite having abundant geothermal and solar resources, the island remains almost e...

This podcast episode was originally published by Archie on the BTC Archive podcast on 10 July 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGhpAO-easI

In this conversation, I interview Freddie New and Susie Violet Ward from Bitcoin Policy UK exploring the challenges of regulatory hurdles, the potential of Bitcoin mining for energy solutions, and the global race for hash rate dominance.

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In this episode, we share an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s policy paper, Bitcoin Strategies for Nation States. This paper sets out a bold strategic vision for the UK’s future role in the global Bitcoin economy and offers three core policy recommendations for government action.

The paper warns that failing to develop a Bitcoin policy today would be as negligent as ignoring the internet in the 1990s. As other nations embrace Bi...

This podcast episode was originally published by the Institute of Economic Affairs IEA London on 7 June 2025.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEsHxsi7OOY

In this Institute of Economic Affairs podcast, Digital Production Manager Jamie Legg interviews Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK, examining Reform's recent crypto policy bill announced by Nigel Farage at the Bitcoin Conference. The conversation covers the ...

In this episode, 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.

From crypto lending and borrowing to staking and ESG concerns, BPUK argues that the FCA’s proposals could have unintended and deeply damaging consequences for innovation, consumer protection and the UK’s place in ...

This podcast episode was originally published on the Stephan Livera Podcast on 16 January 2025.

https://stephanlivera.com/episode/628/

In this episode, Susie Ward discusses her advocacy for Bitcoin in the UK, focusing on media misrepresentation and regulatory challenges. She critiques the BBC’s negative coverage of Bitcoin, highlighting the importance of accurate information and the impact of misinformation on public perception. 

The ...

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 importan...

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 app...

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 U...

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 w...

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...

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...

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 o...