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.
The Art of Freedom: Manifesto2140 v.3 “FreeAssangeNOW”
As we enter the cusp of what has become one of the most important rights cases in history, we pay our tributes to Julian Assange and his family, who have endured violations against their free speech and rights for over a decade…We caught up with activist, artist, musician and 2140 community supporter MadMunkey, who has created several Assange-inspired artworks using his skill with woodworking to create vivid and memorable pieces…
“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.
2140 Community Launches Virtual Gallery to Showcase 2140-Inspired Art
The 2140 Collective, part of the growing 2140 movement, has launched an exciting new virtual art gallery. This online platform allows artists within the 2140 community to showcase their work inspired by themes of freedom, privacy, decentralization, and of course Bitcoin.
The Cypherpunk Manifesto: Defending Privacy in the Digital Age
In 1992, a group of privacy activists came together to write the Cypherpunk Manifesto, a call to arms for the right to privacy in an increasingly digital world. The manifesto opens with a bold statement: “Privacy is necessary for an open society in the electronic age. Privacy is not secrecy. A private matter is something […]
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.
New Release: Dust — Kane Mayfield
Throughout the album, Kane takes us through a journey, a story, his-story, providing us with a peek into his journey in life, the decaying music industry and Bitcoin.