The UK's Orwellian Future: Bitcoin as the Escape Hatch w/ Freddie New | Bitcoin Politics Ep. 5UK citizens are facing unprecedented restrictions under the new Online Safety Act — but what does this mean for privacy, Bitcoin, and the future of freedom tech? In this episode of Bitcoin Politics Weekly, host Frank Corva speaks with Freddy New, Chief Policy Officer & Co-Founder at Bitcoin Policy UK, about government overreach, hypocrisy in Parliament, and how individuals can defend their rights. They discuss privacy tools, Nostr, self-custody, and the importance of grassroots political action. Don’t miss this deep dive into the intersection of Bitcoin and policy. Connect with Freddie New on X: https://x.com/freddienew
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00:00 - Introduction and Context of the Online Safety Act
02:17 - Overview and Critique of the Online Safety Act
06:23 - Public Reaction and Hypocrisy Around VPN Usage
08:08 - Impact on Bitcoin and Freedom Technologies like Noster
09:52 - Challenges of Protocols and Front-End Interfaces
10:53 - Privacy Advocacy and Practical Steps to Improve Privacy
15:01 - Bitcoin as Digital Cash and Engaging Policymakers on Privacy
16:15 - Legal Analysis of the Roman Storm and Samurai Cases
20:03 - Further Legal Details and Prosecutorial Conduct
21:29 - Frustration with Legal and Political Environment
22:56 - Strategies and Philosophical Foundations for Privacy Advocacy
25:25 - Individual Privacy Actions and Societal Contributions
26:26 - Civics Lessons and the Need for Courage in Privacy Tech Adoption
28:38 - Risks of Data Collection and the Rise of Privacy Awareness
30:48 - Government Overreach and the Creation of Privacy Advocates
32:00 - Challenges in Educating UK Policymakers and Public on Bitcoin
34:12 - Bitcoin's Role in PayTech and Alternative Payment Systems
34:50 - Political Landscape and Bitcoin Support in the UK
37:00 - Mobilizing Bitcoin Supporters for Political Influence
39:28 - Tools and Tactics for Grassroots Political Engagement
40:56 - Building Alliances Between Bitcoin and Crypto Communities
42:19 - Risk Profiles and Distinctions Between Bitcoin and Other Crypto Assets
43:52 - Regulatory Perspectives on Meme Coins and Investment Risks
46:33 - Humor and Realism in Crypto Investment Culture
47:03 - Everyday Privacy Actions and Becoming a Bitcoiner
51:04 - Emotional and Educational Aspects of Bitcoin Ownership
52:29 - Closing Remarks and Contact Information#Bitcoin #Privacy #UKPolitics #OnlineSafetyAct #FreeSpeech #FinancialFreedom #Nostr #SelfCustody #BitcoinPolicy #UKLaw #FreedomTech #VPN #InternetCensorship #BitcoinAdvocacy #Cypherpunk #BitcoinUK #BitcoinMagazine #BitcoinPolitics #DigitalRights #UKBitcoin #BitcoinFreedom #BitcoinPrivacyX (formerly Twitter)Freddie New (@freddienew) on X| Head of Policy, @bitcoinpolicyuk |#npub1wl39ydk5rpecvtrzhq67afl9ykn2ty2xdxdkfmyan0rss3f3ma5sndznlxX (formerly Twitter)Frank Corva (@frankcorva) on XWhite House and political correspondent at @bitcoinmagazine | Contributor at @forbescrypto | Advisor at @heatbit | Founder at @newrencapbitcoinpolicy.ukBitcoin Policy UKWe champion good policies that will benefit all those in the UK who hold, use and mine Bitcoin

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