Bitcoin Policy Institute

In this conversation, Avik Roy discusses his insights on Bitcoin policy, the implications of fiscal collapse, and the distribution of wealth within the Bitcoin ecosystem. He emphasizes the importance of government attitudes towards Bitcoin and explores various scenarios that could unfold in the event of a fiscal crisis. The conversation also touches on the concentration of Bitcoin wealth and its potential impact on economic inequality. Read Avik's chapter from the Satoshi Papers: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/then-they-fight-youPurchase your copy of the Satoshi Papers: https://store.bitcoinmagazine.com/pages/the-satoshi-papers?srsltid=AfmBOora_GjLM56TNMH8kyU__cwYB0mv912maT-HKQHonAh6JL8iBsfE

Jake Langenkamp is a former active-duty service member and former civil servant with the U.S. Department of Defense. He is also the founder of Bridger, a Bitcoin mining company. BPI’s Vice President of Research, Renee Sorchik, sat down with Jake to discuss how Bitcoin mining in Africa could support President Trump’s vision of maximizing American-mined Bitcoin.Read the report that inspired this podcast: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/mining-bitcoin-building-infrastructure-a-new-american-strategy-in-africa

Jorge Jraissati is an economist and policy expert with deep insights into Venezuela’s political and economic landscape. He has worked extensively on issues related to authoritarian regimes, financial repression, and the role of Bitcoin in promoting economic freedom.Learn more about Jorge: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/jorge-jraissatiRead the Bitcoin Policy Institute's latest research: https://www.btcpolicy.org/researchSubscribe to our newsletter: https://btcpolicyorg.typeform.com/newsletter

Dr. Joshua R. Hendrickson is an associate professor of economics and chair of the Economics Department at the University of Mississippi. Thomas L. Hogan is an Associate Professor in the Center for Economics, Politics, and History at the University of Austin. Dr. William J. Luther is an assistant professor of economics at Florida Atlantic University. He is the director of the American Institute for Economic Research’s Sound Money Project and an adjunct scholar with the Cato Institute’s Center for Monetary and Financial Alternatives.Chapters00:00 - Exploring the Bitcoin Standard and Global Economy15:32 - Debt and Credit in a Bitcoin World35:47 - Understanding Inflation and Economic Growth39:20 - The Role of Monetary Policy in Economic Stability45:13 - Interest Rates in a Bitcoin Standard51:25 - Historical Perspectives on Monetary Systems58:05 - The Costs of Inflation and Economic CalculationSubscribe to our newsletter: https://btcpolicyorg.typeform.com/newsletter

Matthew Pines is the Head of Strategy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Director of Security Advisory at SentinelOne. Zack Shapiro is the Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Managing Partner at Rains Law. BPI's Zack Cohen sat down with Zack Shapiro and Matthew Pines to outline what Bitcoin policy might look like under the new Trump administration. Chapters 00:00 - Introduction to the Incoming Trump Administration 00:59 - Key Personnel: Scott Bessent 05:50 - Key Personnel: David Sacks 14:53 - Regulatory Concerns of the Crypto Industry 26:31 - Legislative Landscape for Stablecoins 32:06 - The BITCOIN Act 39:54 - What Ross Ulbricht's pardon signals 48:49 - Global Implications of U.S. Bitcoin Policy decisions

Yaël Ossowski is a consumer and technology advocate, policy analyst, and writer. He is deputy director at the Consumer Choice Center and a Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute. In this webinar we discuss privacy, financial surveillance, debanking, the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and other recent policy developments. Visit our website: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://nlszrh07ehz.typeform.com/to/Vf0JGPmA?typeform-source=www.btcpolicy.org

Zack Shapiro is Head of Policy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Managing Partner at his law firm, Rains. Zack joins us today to discuss a final regulation implementation by the IRS which would redefine the category of "brokers" to include non-custodial platforms. This rule subjects developers of these platforms to stringent reporting requirements which would undermine the peer-to-peer nature of their tools. We break down what the rule is and what impacts it would have, if it goes unchallenged. Connect with BPI: Visit our website: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://nlszrh07ehz.typeform.com/to/Vf0JGPmA?typeform-source=www.btcpolicy.org

Jack Mallers is the founder and CEO of Strike, a digital payment platform leveraging Bitcoin and the Lightning Network. BPI co-founder David Zell joined Jack Mallers to explore the overlooked nuances of Bitcoin, the regulatory hurdles faced by Bitcoin businesses, why America should embrace this transformative technology, and Jack’s vision for the future of the Bitcoin ecosystem. Connect with BPI: Read our latest report on the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: https://www.btcpolicy.org/articles/digital-gold-evaluating-a-strategic-bitcoin-reserve-for-the-united-states Visit our website: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Subscribe to our newsletter: https://nlszrh07ehz.typeform.com/to/Vf0JGPmA?typeform-source=www.btcpolicy.org

Join the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Head of Policy Zack Shapiro, Senior Vice President of Operations Stephen Pollock, and intern Zack Cohen for a year-end review of 2024. In this episode we discuss the major events of this past year including the proposals for a strategic bitcoin reserve, the approval of spot bitcoin ETFS, and the ongoing battle against self-custody in the courts. Connect with BPI and our fellows: ⁠BPI Website⁠ ⁠BPI X (formerly Twitter)⁠ Zack Shapiro Stephen Pollock Zack Cohen

Last week, the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that OFAC overstepped its jurisdiction by sanctioning the Tornado Cash smart contract. Many have celebrated the victory, but what does the ruling actually mean for the future of peer-to-peer rights? Peer-to-Peer Rights Fund Executive Director Zack Shapiro breaks it down.