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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 Bitcoin, the UK’s surprising Bitcoin holdings, and what needs to happen for the country to embrace Bitcoin as a legitimate asset.

🚀 Key Topics Covered:

• How Freddie discovered Bitcoin and why he took it seriously late
• The UK’s approach to Bitcoin policy vs. the US and Europe
• Challenges in educating government officials about Bitcoin
• The FCA’s restrictions on Bitcoin ETFs and lending
• Why small businesses and grassroots efforts are key to adoption
• The UK’s 61,000 Bitcoin confiscation – what happens next?
• The role of financial institutions in Bitcoin regulation
• How Bitcoin mining can be used to reduce energy costs
• What’s next for Bitcoin Policy UK and how you can help

📌 Watch until the end for Freddie’s thoughts on how we can normalize Bitcoin without evangelising it, and why education is the most powerful tool for adoption.

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