On the Record by Bitcoin Policy UK

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 da...

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 P...

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. 🔍...

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 e...

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...

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 oversig...

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, bre...

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...

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.  🔍...

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 re...

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...

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 recognis...

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 governme...

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. MoneyMagpie...

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 MY VIEWS ARE MY OWN AND I MAKE NO PREDICTIONS OR GIVE ANY FINANCIAL ADVICE, SO DO YOUR OWN RESEARCH BEFORE INVESTING ANYTHING! Follow  Susie & Bitcoin Policy UK: https://x.com/Decent...

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! MY VIEWS ARE MY OWN AND I MAKE NO PREDICTIONS OR GIVE ANY FINANCIAL ADVICE, SO DO YOUR OWN...

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...

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...

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 law...

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...

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!  Connect with Freddie: https://x.com/freddienew https://x.com/bitcoinpolicyuk   Connect with Us: htt...

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 o...

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 Pol...

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 re...

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 t...