Bitcoin is the best performing asset of the decade… ...but most companies are still stuck with 2017 narratives pushed by mainstream media. This is why it’s fantastic we’re finally having this conversation at AccountEx London at the ExCel. Our Director, Violet Ward, will be moderating a panel on why accountants need to put Bitcoin on their balance sheets. Huge thanks to Caroline Hobden and the AccountEx team for making this happen! Really looking forward to discussing this with my fellow panelists Dan Howitt, Jordon Walker & James Dewar. Panel: 14 May - ExCel London at 2:20pm Register below: accountex.co.uk/london/

BPUK Announces New Chapter for Co-Founder & Chief Policy Officer, Freddie New Today we announce a new chapter for our co-founder, Freddie New. Over the last three years, Freddie has helped shape Bitcoin Policy UK into a credible and constructive voice for Bitcoin policy in the United Kingdom. His work has included: 
- Helping secure Bitcoin’s recognition as property in UK law 
- Contributing to 12 government consultations 
- Leading the production of 28 policy papers, reports and open letters 
- Representing BPUK with policymakers and at major political events As CEO of B HODL, Freddie will now focus fully on building Lightning Network infrastructure and supporting Bitcoin’s evolution as a medium of exchange. We’re incredibly grateful for his contribution, leadership and friendship throughout this journey. We’re excited to see what comes next. For BPUK, the mission continues.

The Privacy Toolkit: Simple Steps to Protect Your Freedom Privacy is often misunderstood as something only “suspicious” people care about. In reality, it is one of the foundations of personal freedom in a digital society. Every online search, card payment, app download, and social media interaction contributes to a growing profile about who we are, what we believe, and how we live. That data can be sold, leaked, misused, or weaponised, and increasingly, it is. That’s why we’ve published a new Privacy Toolkit at Bitcoin Policy UK. The guide is designed to be practical, simple, and accessible for everyone, from complete beginners to those seeking stronger digital self-sovereignty. It covers: 
• Password security and 2FA
• Privacy-focused browsers and email
• Secure messaging and VPNs
• Bitcoin and financial privacy
• Decentralised social media
• Tools to reduce surveillance and data exposure You don’t need to become a “ghost” online. But small steps can make a significant difference. Privacy is not about hiding wrongdoing. It is about maintaining the freedom to speak, think, and transact without unnecessary surveillance. Access the Privacy Toolkit here: https://tinyurl.com/37x5s9d8

The Bank Of England is considering restrictions on self hosted wallets in the UK. “These proposals risk expanding data collection, eroding privacy, increasing costs, adding friction, and limiting access through banks and intermediaries.” - “This would be of such monumental, such overweening, stupidity, that it is hard to formulate a sensible response.” - The UK cannot become a leading digital assets hub while thinking self custody is a bug to fix. You cannot stop people from controlling their own private keys. Good piece from Cointelegraph covering the growing backlash to these proposals. H/t to Aaron wood. Full article: https://cointelegraph.com/features/stablecoin-industry-opposes-bank-of-englands-unhosted-wallet-ban

From Vegas to Westminster Bitcoin 2026 Las Vegas wasn’t about hype. It was about power. 30,000+ attendees.
 US regulators signalling a shift.
 Energy + Bitcoin now central to geopolitics. Meanwhile, the UK? Drifting. Three takeaways: * Mining = energy strategy * US policy is accelerating * Freedom vs surveillance is the real debate Britain is at a crossroads: Sleepwalk into control or lead on sovereignty. Read the full blog here: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/blog-1/f/from-vegas-to-westminster-what-bitcoin-2026-means-for-the-uk

The Bitcoin 2026 conference in Las Vegas is the world’s largest gathering of bitcoiners bringing together builders, thinkers, and believers to focus on innovation, financial freedom and the adoption of sound money. It also showed the global struggle for digital sovereignty, rising government overreach, expanding KYC requirements, and the crossroads we now face between institutionalisation and free, neutral money. https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/blog-1/f/from-vegas-to-westminster-what-bitcoin-2026-means-for-the-uk

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UK Regulator Eases Bitcoin Access - But Is It Really Open? In 2024, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission approved spot bitcoin ETFs, opening the door for millions of retail investors. At the same time, the UK moved in the opposite direction. Two years later, despite regulatory adjustments by the Financial Conduct Authority, access to bitcoin remains constrained, fragmented, and difficult in practice. Here’s the contradiction: * Regulation aims to protect consumers * But restrictions are pushing them toward offshore and unregulated platforms * Risk isn’t reduced, it’s displaced Add to that: * Banking barriers limiting transfers * Complex investment classifications * Lack of tax-efficient access And the outcome raises an important question: At what point does protection become restriction? Especially when Bitcoin has been one of the best-performing assets of the past decade. If the UK wants to lead in financial innovation, it may need to rethink whether its current framework is achieving its intended goal, or unintentionally undermining it. Read the full blog here: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/blog-1/f/uk-regulator-eases-bitcoin-access---but-is-it-really-open

Understanding Bitcoin Easily - Introducing our Learn Bitcoin Basics At Bitcoin Policy UK, our mission is to support informed, balanced, and forward-looking discussion around Bitcoin and its role in the UK economy. We believe that better policy starts with better understanding. That’s why we’ve launched a new “Learn” section on our website — a dedicated space designed to explain Bitcoin clearly, accessibly, and without unnecessary jargon. Bitcoin is often discussed in complex or polarising terms, but at its core it is simply a new form of money. One that operates without a central authority and is governed by transparent, verifiable rules. Our new section covers: 
 • What Bitcoin is and how it works
 • The role of decentralisation and the blockchain
 • Why its supply is limited
 • How ownership and transactions function Whether you are new to Bitcoin or looking to deepen your understanding, this is a clear starting point. Start here:  https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/bitcoin-basics-1