Interview: Freddie New — Protecting Bitcoiner freedom in the UK and abroad
Now as Head of Policy at Bitcoin Policy UK, Freddie continues as an authoritative voice shaping UK regulation. His viral Twitter threads distil complex policies for thousands of followers. With this unparalleled experience, he offers unique insights into the Bitcoin regulatory landscape.
“We Were Inhumane”
If you head to Bletchley Park – home of the original Cypherpunks – you will see a posthumous apology (from former PM Gordon Brown) to war hero and father of modern computing – Alan Turing – for the abhorrent and inhumane treatment he faced at the hands of government, which led to his suicide.
Bitcoin music charts at #1 for this team!
Bitcoin is a force for empowerment and over the years several notable musicians have participated in the network and made songs about Bitcoin. Imagine a Bitcoin-themed, infused or linked album charting globally at #1, music unites and is thought of as a universal language. What if everyone was bumping that tune? I suppose for many this is now closer to reality than ever, but when this team started it was far from even where we are now.
Democracy is Under Attack
In recent years, the UK has witnessed a concerning trend of increasing legislation, echoing the adage of Roman historian Tacitus: “The more corrupt the state, the more numerous the laws.” This surge in lawmaking, far from being benign administrative adjustments, signals a shift in the state’s interaction with its citizens, potentially masking deeper governmental dysfunctions […]
Event: “15 Years Of Bitcoin” — London
To honour Bitcoin’s origins and evolution, the 2140 Collective will host an exhibition of phygitals—physical artworks with ownership records on the Bitcoin blockchain. These creative interpretations of Bitcoin’s history, present, and future will be on display throughout the day. Lovers of Pepe art will be introduced to a private collection.