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On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UKIEA Interview | Bitcoin Policy Expert: Nigel Farage's Crypto BillThis podcast episode was originally published by the Institute of Economic Affairs IEA London on 7 June 2025.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GEsHxsi7OOYIn 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...2025-07-0446 min
On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UKIEA Interview: Is Bitcoin the Future of Money? Why the UK is falling behind?This podcast episode was originally published by the Institute of Economic Affairs IEA London on 17 March 2025.https://youtu.be/CZyozwp6N8I?si=3ZPxcz1lr1mzRfRIIn 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 UK falls behind other countries in crypto adoption. The conversation covers why they focus specifically on Bitcoin rather than other cryptocurrencies, highlighting its security, decentralisation, and...2025-05-3057 min
IEA PodcastIs Bitcoin the Future of Money? Why the UK Is Falling Behind | Bitcoin Policy UK | IEA InterviewIn this interview, host Jamie Legg speaks with Susie 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 UK falls behind other countries in crypto adoption. The conversation covers why they focus specifically on Bitcoin rather than other cryptocurrencies, highlighting its security, decentralisation, and market dominance. The guests address common criticisms of Bitcoin, including volatility, its deflationary nature, and perceived lack of intrinsic value. They also discuss how mainstream media often portrays Bitcoin...2025-03-1757 min