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. You can follow Freddie and Susie on X: https://x.com/freddienew https://x.com/DecentraSuze - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction & Bitcoin Policy UK’s Mission 01:18 – Welcoming Suze & Freddie: British Bitcoin Voices 02:05 – Doxing Challenges & Building Bitcoin Archive 04:34 – Importance of Public Advocacy for Bitcoin 06:07 – Burnout & Personal Connection in Bitcoin Advocacy 08:02 – Doxing Experiences & Bitcoin’s Credibility Boost 10:24 – Navigating Parasocial Relationships in Bitcoin 12:57 – Podcast Authenticity & Sincere Conversations 14:17 – Politicians’ Reluctance for Long-Form Podcasts 16:03 – Bitcoin Policy UK: Origins & Roles 18:36 – Bitcoin’s Environmental Potential & UK Context 22:00 – UK’s Low Hash Rate & Energy Cost Issues 24:24 – Bitcoin Mining as a Grid Solution 27:09 – UK Government’s Misunderstanding of Bitcoin 29:10 – Bitcoin’s Ideological Perception in UK Politics 31:16 – Regulatory Resistance & FCA’s Stance 33:08 – UK’s Missed Bitcoin Opportunity Post-Brexit 35:12 – Financial Times Summit & Bitcoin’s Absence 37:18 – Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Misconceptions in Finance 40:39 – UK’s Stability Hinders Bitcoin Adoption 43:18 – Financial Times Summit: Staking Panel Issues 46:12 – FCA’s Regulatory Overreach & ETF Barriers 49:01 – FCA Staff Turnover & Industry Challenges 51:16 – Local Bitcoin Advocacy & Event Progress 53:23 – Evolving Perspectives: From Skeptics to Supporters 56:30 – Bitcoin as an Insurance Policy 58:34 – Balancing Bitcoin Obsession with Life 1:01:22 – Risks of Bitcoin Co-Opting & Censorship 1:05:14 – Great Power Competition in Hash Rate 1:08:16 – Bitcoin’s 21 Million Cap & Protocol Stability 1:10:16 – U.S. Dollar Weaponization & Bitcoin’s Role 1:13:06 – Stablecoins & U.S. Dollar Dominance 1:15:08 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Bitcoin Policy UK CONNECT WITH ARCHIE › Instagram - @Btc.Archive › X/Twitter - @ArchieX__ // @BTC_Archive 🔔 Follow BPUK Visit bitcoinpolicy.uk for more insights, briefings, and research on Bitcoin policy in the UK.
