Anna Chekhovich

In this thought-provoking discussion, Anna Chekhovich, a Russian dissident and financial director of the Anti-Corruption Foundation, shares her harrowing journey of being debanked in the U.S. after being labeled an extremist by the Kremlin. She outlines the challenges faced by activists in exile, including the use of Bitcoin as a lifeline, the relentless pressure from banks, and the alarming trend of transnational repression. Anna emphasizes how authoritarian regimes weaponize financial systems to silence critics, highlighting a pressing issue for dissidents worldwide.

Anna Chekhovich discusses using financial systems to oppress people and finding hope through Bitcoin. Topics include challenges of Bitcoin transactions, importance of education in adoption, multilingual support, and freedom advocacy. The conversation highlights privacy concerns, Lightning donations, and educational challenges in Bitcoin adoption.

In an eye-opening discussion, Anna Chekhovich, Financial Director at Navalny's Anti-Corruption Foundation, shares her frontline experiences of battling corruption in Putin's Russia. She reveals the chilling personal risks activists face under intense surveillance and repression. The conversation also addresses the complex landscape of free speech and the role of Telegram amid surveillance challenges. Anna highlights the resilience of the opposition, the impact of Navalny's campaigns, and the ongoing struggle for transparency and justice in a deeply flawed system.