This podcast episode was originally published by Archie on the BTC Archive podcast on 10 July 2025.https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hGhpAO-easIIn this conversation, I interview Freddie New and Susie Violet Ward from Bitcoin Policy UK exploring the challenges of regulatory hurdles, the potential of Bitcoin mining for energy solutions, and the global race for hash rate dominance.You can follow Freddie and Susie on X:https://x.com/freddienewhttps://x.com/DecentraSuze - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -TIMESTAMPS 00:00 – Introduction & Bitcoin Policy UK’s Mission01:18 – Welcoming Suze & Freddie: British Bitcoin Voices02:05 – Doxing Challenges & Building Bitcoin Archive04:34 – Importance of Public Advocacy for Bitcoin06:07 – Burnout & Personal Connection in Bitcoin Advocacy08:02 – Doxing Experiences & Bitcoin’s Credibility Boost10:24 – Navigating Parasocial Relationships in Bitcoin12:57 – Podcast Authenticity & Sincere Conversations14:17 – Politicians’ Reluctance for Long-Form Podcasts16:03 – Bitcoin Policy UK: Origins & Roles18:36 – Bitcoin’s Environmental Potential & UK Context22:00 – UK’s Low Hash Rate & Energy Cost Issues24:24 – Bitcoin Mining as a Grid Solution27:09 – UK Government’s Misunderstanding of Bitcoin29:10 – Bitcoin’s Ideological Perception in UK Politics31:16 – Regulatory Resistance & FCA’s Stance33:08 – UK’s Missed Bitcoin Opportunity Post-Brexit35:12 – Financial Times Summit & Bitcoin’s Absence37:18 – Bitcoin vs. Crypto: Misconceptions in Finance40:39 – UK’s Stability Hinders Bitcoin Adoption43:18 – Financial Times Summit: Staking Panel Issues46:12 – FCA’s Regulatory Overreach & ETF Barriers49:01 – FCA Staff Turnover & Industry Challenges51:16 – Local Bitcoin Advocacy & Event Progress53:23 – Evolving Perspectives: From Skeptics to Supporters56:30 – Bitcoin as an Insurance Policy58:34 – Balancing Bitcoin Obsession with Life1:01:22 – Risks of Bitcoin Co-Opting & Censorship1:05:14 – Great Power Competition in Hash Rate1:08:16 – Bitcoin’s 21 Million Cap & Protocol Stability1:10:16 – U.S. Dollar Weaponization & Bitcoin’s Role1:13:06 – Stablecoins & U.S. Dollar Dominance1:15:08 – Closing Thoughts & Where to Find Bitcoin Policy UKCONNECT WITH ARCHIE› Instagram - @Btc.Archive› X/Twitter - @ArchieX__ // @BTC_Archive🔔 Follow BPUKVisit bitcoinpolicy.uk for more insights, briefings, and research on Bitcoin policy in the UK.