The Mark Moss Show The Government Has to Accept Bitcoin Before It’s Too Late... | Samson Mow
Dec 25, 2025
Samson Mow, CEO of JAN3 and a leading proponent of Bitcoin adoption, discusses the crucial role of governments in Bitcoin's future. He argues that this digital currency can restore trust in global finance amidst rising inflation and currency wars. Samson shares insights on El Salvador's pioneering Bitcoin initiatives and how energy can be transformed into money through innovative financial strategies. He also highlights the importance of financial sovereignty against surveillance, emphasizing a shift in the geopolitical landscape as nations embrace Bitcoin.
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Why Governments Should Embrace Bitcoin
- Governments adopting Bitcoin can reduce their incentive to seize citizens' wealth and rely less on onerous taxes.
- Samson Mow argues nation-state Bitcoin adoption can spread Bitcoin ownership and reduce witch-hunts against Bitcoiners.
Protect Self-Custody Rights
- Protect the right to self-custody and advocate laws that prevent governments from confiscating bearer assets.
- Samson Mow recommends educating governments to understand Bitcoin's ethos rather than simply giving them Bitcoin.
Money As Energy And Information
- Bitcoin reframes money as both energy and information, unlocking new wealth paths for energy-rich countries.
- Samson Mow highlights that capital controls weaken because Bitcoin lets money teleport globally.