On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK
The UK's Bitcoin policy conversationOn the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK brings the organisation’s latest work and thinking to audio. Listen to policy papers, consultation responses, research briefings, commentary, and interviews with members of the BPUK team.Covering Bitcoin regulation, CBDCs, financial freedom, digital finance trends, and more, the podcast helps policymakers, professionals, and those exploring Bitcoin stay informed on the issues shaping its future in the UK and beyond.Learn more at https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/
Open Letter to the FCA: Why Bitcoin Should Not Be Treated as a Generic Cryptoasset
This episode is an AI-spoken version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s open letter to the Financial Conduct Authority, dated 8 October 2026.
The letter argues that the FCA’s developing cryptoasset framework should recognise the fundamental differences between Bitcoin and cryptoassets with identifiable issuers, founders or controlling organisations. Bitcoin has no issuer or company that can alter its monetary policy, allocate supply to insiders or make disclosures on behalf of the network.
Bitcoin Policy UK supports the principle of “same risk, same regulation”, but argues that this requires regulators to distinguish between genuinely different structures and risk profiles...
Response to the Bank of England and FCA's Approach to Joint Regulation of Systemic Stablecoin Issuers
In this AI-spoken episode, we hear Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to the Bank of England and Financial Conduct Authority’s proposed approach to jointly regulating systemic stablecoin issuers.
While systemic stablecoins are a different asset class to Bitcoin, Bitcoin Policy UK argues that the coherence and predictability of the framework matters because it forms part of the wider regulatory environment in which UK Bitcoin businesses operate.
The paper examines what happens when a stablecoin issuer becomes systemically important and moves into joint regulation by the Bank and FCA. It calls for clearer division of supe...
Response to the Bank of England’s Consultation on Stablecoins Code of Practice
The Bank of England is developing a new Code of Practice for sterling-denominated systemic stablecoins. Bitcoin Policy UK broadly welcomes changes that make the proposed regime less burdensome, including a move to a 70/30 backing model and the replacement of individual holding limits with a temporary £40 billion issuance guardrail. But it argues that significant questions remain about proportionality, competition and the Bank of England’s influence over privately issued money.
In this AI-spoken episode of On the Record, we present Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to the Bank of England consultation in full.
The paper examines the su...
Response to HMRC's Draft Legislation on Cryptoasset Loans and Liquidity Pools
HMRC is proposing new rules for the taxation of cryptoasset lending, borrowing and liquidity pools, including a move to “no gain, no loss” treatment for qualifying arrangements. This would mean that lending Bitcoin and later receiving Bitcoin of the same type back should not itself trigger a capital gains tax charge. Bitcoin Policy UK supports this core approach, which reflects its longstanding position that lending Bitcoin should not be treated in the same way as disposing of it.
This is an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to HMRC’s draft legislation in full.
The res...
Submission to the Crypto and Digital Assets APPG Parliamentary Inquiry into Access to Banking Services
Access to banking services remains one of the biggest obstacles facing Bitcoin users and businesses in the UK.
In this audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s August 2026 submission to the Crypto and Digital Assets APPG Parliamentary Inquiry into Access to Banking Services for the UK Crypto and Digital Assets Sector, we argue that, despite progress towards a comprehensive UK regulatory framework, blanket restrictions on lawful Bitcoin-related banking activity remain widespread and may actually be getting worse.
The submission examines evidence that UK banks continue to block or limit transfers to exchanges, restrict banking access for...
Bitcoin Policy UK Privacy Toolkit: Simple Steps to Protect Your Freedom to Speak and Transact Online
Privacy is often framed as something only criminals or conspiracy theorists care about. But what if privacy is actually about freedom, security, and maintaining control over your own life?
In this special AI-generated episode of On the Record, two AI hosts discuss Bitcoin Policy UK's latest Privacy Toolkit, exploring practical steps anyone can take to reduce surveillance, protect personal data, and reclaim a measure of digital independence.
Drawing on the toolkit's recommendations, the conversation covers everything from password managers and private messaging apps to Bitcoin, VPNs, self-hosted services and censorship-resistant social media. It also examines...
Response to HM Revenue and Customs Call for Evidence: Taxation of Stablecoins
In this episode we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to HMRC’s Call for Evidence on the taxation of stablecoins, originally published on 6 May 2026.
The paper argues that if HMRC recognises stablecoins as payment instruments deserving lighter tax treatment, then the same logic should also apply to Bitcoin when it is used for everyday payments.
🔍 The Core Problem: Bitcoin Payments Trigger Capital Gains Tax
Under current UK rules, every time someone spends Bitcoin, even buying a coffee, it can create a capital gains tax (CGT) event.
That mea...
Response to FCA Consultation Paper - Regulating Cryptoasset Activities
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to FCA Consultation Paper CP25/40 on the regulation of cryptoasset activities, originally published on 29 January 2026.
This submission sets out BPUK’s position on how the UK should regulate cryptoassets and, crucially, how it should avoid category errors that treat Bitcoin as interchangeable with issuer-driven tokens.
🔍 Core Argument: Avoid the Category Error
A central theme of the submission is that Bitcoin is not interchangeable with the wider “cryptoasset” sector.
Bitcoin:
Has no issuer, foundation...Response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation Part 2
In this episode, we present an audio version of Part 2 of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation, originally published on 26 April 2023.
The paper responds to a number of questions raised by HM Treasury relating to cryptoasset regulation, environmental impact, and the role of Bitcoin mining within the UK economy and energy system.
What this episode covers
In this episode, Bitcoin Policy UK sets out:
What Bitcoin is, and why its permissionless, energy-secured design distinguishes it from other digital assetsWhy Proof of Work...Response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation Part 1
In this episode, we present an audio version of Part 1 of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to HM Treasury on Cryptoassets Regulation, originally published on 26 April 2023.
This submission sets out a clear and principled framework for how cryptoassets should be regulated in the UK, starting with a crucial distinction that policymakers too often ignore: Bitcoin is fundamentally different from all other cryptoassets.
The paper argues that regulation should focus on activities and intermediaries, not the Bitcoin protocol itself, and warns that poorly targeted rules risk being both unenforceable and economically da...
Response to the Bank of England and HM Treasury on the Digital Pound
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to the Bank of England and HM Treasury on the Digital Pound, originally published on 31 May 2023.
This paper sets out why a retail CBDC represents a fundamental shift in the relationship between citizens and the state, raising serious concerns around privacy, financial surveillance, programmability, and democratic oversight.
Rather than modernising money, the digital pound risks embedding new forms of control into the financial system while failing to solve the problems it claims to address.
🔍 What This Episode Covers
Wha...My Two Sats UK Quantum Fear vs Bitcoin Reality Freddie New Cuts Through the Noise
This episode was originally published on My Two Sats by Roxom TV on 21 November 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpIWjSFWNgM
Bitcoin headlines are screaming about “quantum threats,” “treasury disasters,” and “government control.” But what’s real — and what’s propaganda? Freddie New, CEO of B Hodl and Chief Policy Officer at Bitcoin Policy UK, joins Susie Violet Ward to dismantle the fear, break down the U.S. Bitcoin tax revolution, and expose why quantum computing won’t crack Bitcoin anytime this century.
From Lightning Network yield and node infrastructure, to Nakamoto Holdings’ accounting chaos, to t...
Wiston Capital A Conversation About Bitcoin - Concerns and Opportunity with Freddie New
This episode was originally published by Wiston Capital on 25 September 2025.
https://bagster.substack.com/p/a-conversation-about-bitcoin-concerns
A Conversation About Bitcoin - Concerns and Opportunity
Charlie Erith talks to Freddie New, from Bitcoin Policy UK
We recently hosted an enlightening fireside chat with Freddie New, co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK. It was a fascinating and wide-ranging conversation which we’re delighted to share with you. And we had great questions from an engaged and financially literate audience.
In the discussion, Freddie explores Bitcoin’s game-changing role in reshaping econ...
Response to FCA on Cryptoasset Financial Promotions
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to the FCA’s consultation GC23/1 || PS23/6 on cryptoasset financial promotions, originally published on 5 August 2023.
You’ll hear a clear explanation of why the proposed rules risk misunderstanding Bitcoin, misclassifying it, and pushing consumers into harm’s way, the opposite of what good regulation should achieve.
🔍 What this episode covers
In this spoken paper, we walk through the key arguments and evidence submitted to the FCA, including:
🔹 The FCA’s core mistake: treating all “cryptoassets” as the...
My Two Sats: Bitcoin Mining Is Saving Europe’s Energy Grid - Rachel Geyer Explains
This episode was originally published on My Two Sats by Roxom TV on 29 October 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Os3Iu-Y1HAg&list=PLQblFHM1fNaRAJkK-JqhEKpA6o5YNnGBf&index=11
Bitcoin mining isn’t just about blocks and hash rates — it’s about energy, innovation, and survival. Rachel Geyer, Chair of the European Bitcoin Energy Association and VP of TerraHash, joins Susie Violet Ward to reveal how Bitcoin miners are helping stabilize Europe’s energy grids using waste heat, renewables, and flexible load systems.
From Finland’s district heating projects to Germany’s industrial reuse of sol...
Submission to the FCA in relation to Financial Promotions on Social Media
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s submission to the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) consultation paper GC23/2 – Financial Promotions on Social Media, published on 25 September 2023.
Bitcoin Policy UK supports the FCA’s objectives to reduce consumer harm and improve market integrity but raises important distinctions between genuine Bitcoin-related communications and the influencer-driven promotion of speculative “crypto” tokens.
The paper highlights:
The risks of unregulated influencer activity, including “pump and dump” schemes such as the TURBO and BEN tokensThe need to distinguish between Bitcoin - a decentralised commodity with no issuer - an...Response to ESMA regarding the MiCA Consultation Paper
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK’s response to the European Securities and Markets Authority (ESMA) consultation on the Markets in Crypto Assets (MiCA) Regulation, published on 5 December 2023.
Bitcoin Policy UK challenges ESMA’s focus on the adverse environmental impacts of consensus mechanisms such as Bitcoin mining and calls for a balanced approach that recognises their positive contributions — particularly those of Proof of Work.
The paper explains how Bitcoin mining can:
Mitigate methane emissions by consuming stranded or wasted gasSupport new renewable energy projects by acting as a flexib...My Two Sats: Why Governments Need Inflation - And Bitcoin Was Built to Stop It with Freddie New
This episode was originally published on My Two Sats by Roxom TV on 31 October 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TIhuMgRSHgw&list=PLQblFHM1fNaRAJkK-JqhEKpA6o5YNnGBf&index=10
It’s Bitcoin White Paper Day — and the timing couldn’t be more perfect. As the Fed cuts rates again and quietly ends quantitative tightening, Freddie from Bitcoin Policy UK joins My Two Sats to explain why governments secretly need inflation, how fiat currencies trap nations in debt, and why Bitcoin was designed to end it.
From UK politics to global monetary policy, this episode breaks down t...
MoneyMagpie Invest Interview: Episode Six wit Susie Violet Ward (Bitcoin Policy UK)
This episode was originally published on MoneyMagpie Invest on 10 February 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0ToQ7Z3sito
How do we integrate Bitcoin into the UK economy? Why is the city against Bitcoin?
Join Jasmine this week as she chats to Susie Violet Ward, CEO of think tank, Bitcoin Policy UK on why we need to see financial innovation in the UK and what we can do about it now.
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UKBitcoinMaster Interview: Talking Bitcoin, Mining and The UK
This episode was originally published on UKBitcoinMaster on 21 August 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L91XtAEtz8c
Excited to be talking Bitcoin, Mining and The UK with Bitcoin Policy UK CEO Susie Violet Ward
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UKBitcoinMaster Interview: Talking BITCOIN and The UK
This episode was originally published on UKBitcoinMaster on 17 July 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/live/TY-neCNGlYI
Excited to be talking LIVE with Freddie New from Bitcoin Policy UK and gaining his insights into Bitcoin, his personal rabbit hole and his thoughts on The UK government and their Bitcoin stance!
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Stephan Livera Podcast Interview: Shaping Bitcoin's Future in the UK
This episode was originally published on the Stephan Livera Podcast on 11 November 2024.
https://stephanlivera.com/episode/614/
In this conversation, Freddie New, at the time general counsel at The Little Car and Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK, discusses the evolution of Bitcoin regulation in the UK. He highlights the historical context of regulatory attitudes, the role of the Law Commission in recognizing Bitcoin as property, and the challenges posed by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
The conversation also touches on banking access issues, the impact of fraud concerns, and the future of B...
New World in the Making Interview: What If We Started With Trust?
This episode was originally published by Adriana Sánchez Uebelhoer on 11 July 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KplPL8oksxU
Today I’m speaking with Susie Violet Ward, journalist, writer, and co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK.
With a background in finance and IT, Susie brings a unique voice to conversations about Bitcoin, energy, AI, and public policy, but also about creativity, gender, intuition, and the deeper questions around how we build, work, and live.
We explore where the financial system is breaking down, what CBDCs could mean for privacy and control, and...
BeInCrypto Podcast Interview: Is the UK Driving Bitcoin Users Away with Harsh Crypto Taxes?
This episode was originally published on the BeInCrypto Podcast on 1 September 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nGuxYYCFqfA
Are harsh crypto taxes driving Bitcoin users out of the UK? 🇬🇧💰
In this episode of the BeInCrypto Podcast, host Camila Grigera Naón speaks with Susie Violet Ward, Co-Founder & CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK, about the future of Bitcoin in the UK under heavy-handed tax laws and financial regulations.
We explore:
Bitcoin Policy UK Podcast Episode 1
In this launch episode of the Bitcoin Policy UK Podcast, hosts Harley and Kaitlyn interview Susie Violet Ward, CEO and Co-Founder, and Freddie New, Chief Policy Officer and Co-Founder, of Bitcoin Policy UK.
They discuss the opportunities and risks facing Bitcoin in the UK and they introduce Bitcoin Policy UK’s 2025 manifesto, with four clear goals:
Fair and transparent regulation
Making the UK a global leader in Bitcoin innovation
Educating the public and policymakers
Reforming tax and protecting individual rights
A must-listen for anyone interested in Bitcoin's future in the UK. Thi...
Bitcoin Infinity Show Interview: Bitcoin Advocacy in the UK
This episode was originally published on the Bitcoin Infinity Show on 19 August 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsLR-y0x1v8
Freddie New joins the show to talk about his work with Bitcoin Policy UK - and then the conversation rapidly devolves into a conversation about movies, sci-fi, and more!
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Bitcoin Infinity Show Interview: Bitcoin Mining and Regulation
This episode was originally published on the Bitcoin Infinity Show on 14 May 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JfIgmE4Bdfc
In this episode, Susie Violet Ward joins the show to talk about her journey into Bitcoin, her advocacy for Bitcoin through journalism and Bitcoin Policy UK, and the challenges she faces in the UK regarding Bitcoin adoption and education. We also delve into the importance of decentralizing Bitcoin mining and the intricacies of educating policymakers about the benefits of Bitcoin.
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Free Cities Podcast Interview: The State is Failing
This episode was originally published on the Free Cities Podcast on 30 August 2025.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjK_qJdWwqo
Personal Sovereignty, Surveillance, Bitcoin, Financial Freedom, Economic Collapse, UK Politics, Freedom Tech, Social Credit Scores, Deep State, Online Safety Bill, Data Privacy.-
Timothy Allen speaks with Freddie New.
Freddie, is a lawyer and Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK. In this conversation we explore the battle for individual freedom in an age of surveillance, financial instability, and growing state power. We discuss the tools and principles that can safeguard...
Briefing for the Crypto & Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK's briefing to the Crypto & Digital Assets All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG), published in March 2024.
The briefing highlights the gap between the government’s stated ambition to make the UK a global hub for digital assets and the lived reality of businesses and consumers on the ground.
🔑 Key themes covered:
UK banks restricting or banning lawful crypto transactionsBusinesses withdrawing products or leaving the UK altogether in response to FCA regulationCustomer “frictions” imposed by FCA rules that push users offshoreThe striking contrast between FCA action...Response to the Bank of England on the Digital Pound
In this episode, we present an audio version of Bitcoin Policy UK's response to the Bank of England’s consultation on privacy and the digital pound (CBDC).
🔑 Key themes covered:
Why we remain opposed to the introduction of a UK CBDC, seeing it as a “solution in search of a problem.”The unique privacy features of physical cash, and why a digital pound cannot replicate them.The risks of a tiered wallet system that trades usability for personal data, undermining both privacy and financial inclusion.Concerns over the...Emerge21 Interview: The Future of Bitcoin in the 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 UK, the challenges of navigating government regulations, and how grassroots adoption can drive real change. Freddie shares insights into the FCA’s restrictive stance on Bitc...
Bitcoin Mining and the UK Power Grid: A Win-Win for Clean Energy?
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 can immediately useThe two biggest challenges facing the UK power grid—and why traditional demand-side solutions might fall shortHow bitcoin mining prov...Response to HMRC on DeFi taxation
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 take on regulating and taxing DeFi activity.
🔍 What You’ll Learn:
Why Bitcoin Policy UK believes Bitcoin should not be lumped in with "crypto"The potential harm of complex DeFi tax rules t...Bitcoin For Millennials Interview: How Debt Was Engineered to Keep You Trapped
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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Blockchain.com Interview | Debating Digital Assets: Bitcoin, Crypto and Beyond with Susie Violet Ward
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 UK, whether memecoins have a place in the market and more.
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Sparking a Green Revolution in Montserrat – How Bitcoin Mining Could Unlock Energy Independence
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 entirely dependent on imported diesel.
But, by integrating a Bitcoin mine into its energy grid, Montserrat could unlock a reliable secondary revenue stream that transforms its energy...
BTC Archive Interview | BITCOIN: UK Missing Out On Generational Wealth
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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Bitcoin Strategies for Nation States: A Strategic Imperative for the UK
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 Bitcoin at the state level, the UK must choose whether to lead or fall behind.
🧭 What’s Covered
Why the U...IEA Interview | Bitcoin Policy Expert: Nigel Farage's Crypto Bill
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 fundamentals of cryptocurrency - from Bitcoin's hard-capped digital money to stablecoins and meme coins - while exploring how these technologies align with classical liberal principles of free speech and transaction freedom...
Will the FCA drive UK bitcoin users offshore? Bitcoin Policy UK responds to FCA discussion paper DP25/1 on regulating cryptoasset activities
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 the global crypto economy.
🔍 In this episode:
Why treating Bitcoin like meme coins is a mistakeThe risks of banning collateral top-ups in volatile...