We cover: ๐น The UKโs culture gap: Bitcoin skepticism vs. US tailwinds ๐น FCA rules, โrestricted mass-marketโ labels, and why retail canโt buy a BTC ETF ๐น Energy reality: curtailment costs, green taxes, and grid imbalance ๐น Mining as demand response: wind/solar integration and stranded power ๐น Media narratives: Susieโs BBC complaint saga & fact-checking failures ๐น Education: rebuilding financial literacy and critical thinking at home ๐น Policy playbook: contacting MPs, the Labour Party conference push, and the Bitcoin manifesto ๐น Hash rate & geopolitics: why UK participation (and decentralization) matter ๐ Guest: Susie Violet Ward https://www.instagram.com/bitcoinpolicyuk/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/bitcoin-policy-uk/ https://twitter.com/bitcoinpolicyuk https://www.youtube.com/@Bitcoin-Policy-UK https://www.bitcoinpolicy.uk/ https://www.linkedin.com/in/susie-violet-war https://twitter.com/DecentraSuze ๐ฅ If this conversation resonates, subscribe and share it with someone who still thinks Bitcoin is โjust another crypto.โ ๐ Book a call: https://abundantmines.com/book-a-call ๐ Timestamps 00:00 โ Intro & Welcome 01:12 โ Susieโs Bitcoin Journey & Early Lessons 05:02 โ Writing, Advocacy & Founding Bitcoin Policy UK 11:08 โ Education, School System & Teaching Kids About Bitcoin 18:14 โ Bitcoin in the UK vs the US 20:22 โ Policy, Regulation & Lobbying Efforts 25:06 โ Energy Crisis, Curtailment & Mining Solutions 31:27 โ Mining Opportunities & Proof of Concept Projects 37:07 โ Media Battles & Challenging the BBC 46:04 โ Vision for Bitcoin in the UK 48:11 โ Personal Definition of Success 50:28 โ Where to Follow Susie & Closing Disclaimer: The information shared in this episode is for informational and entertainment purposes only. Nothing discussed should be considered financial, legal, or tax advice. Always do your own research and consult with a qualified professional before making any investment or financial decisions Learn more: https://abundantmines.com/ Follow us on X/Twitter: https://x.com/AbundantMines Follow us on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abundantmines/ Follow us on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@AbundantMines Follow us on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/abundant-mines/
