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A recent @nytimes article argues that Bitcoin mining hurts people and the planet. Here’s what they miss.

The Absurdity of the NYT’s Latest Bitcoin Hit Piece

A recent New York Times article argues that Bitcoin mining hurts people and the planet. Here's what they miss.

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Last week the IMF invited BPI's @NSmolenski to discuss the future of money. She told them to drop CDBCs & adopt #bitcoin .

BPI Senior Fellow Debates IMF on CBDCs

She told them to drop CBDCs and adopt Bitcoin.

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Announcing the 2024 Bitcoin Policy Summit!

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When Nobel Peace Prize nominee @maradiaga tells you that #Bitcoin is truly a tool for freedom after discussing the egregious human rights violations carried out by the Ortega regime, you listen.

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The dominant view in Washington is that Bitcoin harms the environment, threatens national security, and hurts consumers - helping only criminals and speculators. Unchecked, these narratives will continue to form the tailwinds for misguided policy. 🧵

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We uncovered critical shortcomings in recent research from @UNUniversity on Bitcoin's environmental impact. Read our latest report, by @jyn_urso

The Latest United Nations Study on Bitcoin Mining is Fundamentally Flawed

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Last week we hosted the Bitcoin Policy Summit in D.C. to educate lawmakers on the benefits of Bitcoin. Scroll down to see who was there and what was discussed 👇

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1/ 🧵 The Bitcoin Policy Institute has officially submitted a comment to FinCEN regarding the proposed regulation of Convertible Virtual Currency (CVC) mixing. This thread outlines our core concerns.

BPI Submits Comment to FinCEN on CVC Mixing Proposal: Advocating for Privacy and Innovation

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Announcing the Bitcoin Policy Summit — a conference in Washington, D.C. to explore #Bitcoin as a strategic opportunity for the U.S. Visit for more information

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2 years

“As the world goes the way of China in the 21st century, the United States should stand for something different: it should stand for freedom.”

Why the U.S. Should Reject Central Bank Digital Currencies

Want to turn America into a totalitarian regime? Start with CBDCs.

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Join us today for a discussion on Bitcoin and national security with BPI Fellow @matthew_pines ! Special thanks to @BitcoinMagazine for hosting.

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Announcing the latest speaker for this year's inaugural Bitcoin Policy Summit – none other than @strike CEO @jackmallers Jack's keynote will explore how America stands to gain from the growth of Bitcoin's lightning network.

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“Backlash against the UCC Article 12 has led to a firestorm among politicians who believe they are rejecting CBDCs. But these reforms represent a boon to Bitcoin, protecting self-custody and giving Bitcoin legal clarity in commerce and lending.” @YaelOss

In Attempt to Stop CBDCs, States Are Rejecting Seemingly Pro-Bitcoin Legislation

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Today, we submitted a response to @USTreasury 's request for comment on responsible digital asset development. As a trustless open monetary network, #Bitcoin can play a foundational role in creating a truly fair and financially inclusive society. Report:

Bitcoin Policy Institute Submits Response to US Treasury Department on Ensuring Responsible...

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Read the latest from BPI Senior Fellow @RebelEconProf

Opinion | How Bitcoin is being ruined by scammy crypto scandals like FTX

Bitcoin was a genuine technological innovation. But the crypto industry has become filled with scams, Ponzi schemes and bad actors.

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The Bitcoin Policy Summit is five days away. You can view the agenda and request an invitation via the link below.

Join us on April 9 | Bitcoin Policy Summit

Exploring Bitcoin as a strategic opportunity for the United States

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"Even partial implementation of this proposed regulation of self-custody wallet providers as MSBs is dangerous to consumers, anti-progressive, and likely unconstitutional" – BPI Legal Fellow @coinlawyer_

Senator Warren’s Misguided War on Self-Custody

New, Likely-Unconstitutional, Anti-Money Laundering Bill Proposed by Senator Warren Fails to Address Money Laundering and Undermines Consumer Protection

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🚨 The White House just released its report on #Bitcoin mining and Proof of Work. What's in it and what does it mean for the future of the industry in the US? 🇺🇸 Tune in at 2pm EST to hear from @thetrocro @jyn_urso and others:

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Highlights from the Bitcoin Policy Summit🇺🇸

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Critiques of Bitcoin's energy consumption abound in Washington, so we're bringing the one and only @thetrocro to D.C. to set the record straight. Troy will join us for a panel called Bitcoin Mining: Separating Fact from Fiction.

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There are thousands of cryptocurrencies. What makes #bitcoin different? Read the latest from our fellows, @resistancemoney & @craigwarmke

Neutral Money: Why Bitcoin Stands Apart

There are thousands of cryptocurrencies. What makes bitcoin special?

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#Bitcoin is taking center stage in DC 🇺🇸 Next week, we brief Washington on digital currencies and geostrategic competition, live at the National Press Club. You can attend the event online or in person. More info below:

Bitcoin's Role in Russia-Ukraine Conflict to Take Center Stage in DC

The discussion will delve into crucial topics around the use of digital currencies and security implications of a CBDC.

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Can the U.S. harness emerging monetary networks like Bitcoin to counter China's digital authoritarianism and bolster its geopolitical advantage? Read our latest whitepaper by @matthew_pines

Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin

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1 year

Shoutout to BPI’s @NSmolenski and @RegulatoryJason for co-authoring this resolution.

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JUST IN: 🇺🇸 Bill introduced in Texas to boost local #Bitcoin economy & protect the rights of holders, miners, and developers 👏

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We are pleased to announce BPI's newest Senior Fellow, @sekreps ! Dr. Kreps joins us from Cornell University where she serves as the John L. Wetherill Professor in the Department of Government, Adjunct Professor of Law, and the Director of the Cornell Tech Policy Institute. 🧵 1/5

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Proof of Reserves and related market-based transparency policies are not a panacea for malfeasance, but they clearly represent net positive low-hanging fruit for the digital assets industry to deploy. Our latest report on Proof of Reserves 👇

Proof of Reserves: A Report on Mitigating Crypto Custody Risk

Our latest report reviews recent market dysfunction, broadly assesses relevant industry policies and practices, and examines potential benefits of expanded Proof of Reserves assurances.

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We're excited to announce our latest speaker for BPI's upcoming Bitcoin Policy Summit – none other than U.S. Senator @SenLummis Senator Lummis is the founder of the Financial Innovation Caucus and a long-time champion of Bitcoin.

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BPI Fellow @NSmolenski explaining what makes bitcoin special

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The Solution to the End of the Debt Super Cycle is #Bitcoin , not Crypto. — @NSmolenski

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Two weeks ago we hosted the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington D.C. Here’s what people had to say about the event🔥

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On April 26th, we're hosting a full-day Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. Announcing our third panel: "How Bitcoin Protects Human Rights" featuring @gladstein , @RoyaMahboob , @Elsalameen , @meronina

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Speaker Announcement 📢 Jeff Booth ( @JeffBooth ) Jeff is an entrepreneur, author, and a founding partner at @egodeathcapital . He's delivering a keynote address at the second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit.

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On April 26th, we're hosting our inaugural Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. Announcing our fourth panel: "Assessing Bitcoin's Impact on U.S. National Security"

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2 years

Most people on earth live in an unstable economy or under an authoritarian regime. Tune in for a conversation with @gladstein & @Farida_N , 2 of the 21 human rights activists who recently told Congress about the role #bitcoin & stablecoins play when legacy fintech fails.

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We're excited to announce that Harvard Ph.D. Candidate Matthew Ferranti is joining BPI as a Fellow in Economics. His research on whether central banks should buy #bitcoin made headlines last year. We're excited to see what he writes next! Scroll to read more 👇

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Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee @PatrickMcHenry believes that nothing is more emblematic of freedom than #Bitcoin . Bullish?

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Join us at the National Press Club for a conversation about digital currencies and strategic competition with @DanielPFlatley , @sekreps , @matthew_pines , & @chrismeserole Learn more & register here 👇

Digital Currencies & Strategic Competition

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#Bitcoin has become a life raft for citizens in oppressive regimes and unstable economies worldwide. Join human rights advocates message to Congress. Read and sign: Join our Twitter spaces with @gladstein 3pm EST to learn more

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Cryptocurrency mixers are an essential tool for financial privacy. Governments won't curb crime by banning them; they'll just hurt law-abiding citizens. Read more from BPI Fellows @WilliamJLuther & @RebelEconProf

Criminal Code

Bans on cryptocurrency mixers won't curb crime. They will undermine the financial privacy of lawful citizens.

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1 year

We’re going live with @BitcoinMagazine at 1pm EST to talk about the latest regulatory actions around crypto banking. Join @grant_mccarty @DavidZell_ @RegulatoryJason @MorgensternNJ to discuss a topic that has implications for the entire #Bitcoin industry.

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Join us at 12pm EST, when BPI Fellow Natalie Smolenski ( @NSmolenski ) will be conducting a live presentation for Congress on Central Bank Digital Currencies.

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We believe that like the internet before it, bitcoin will likely strengthen US interests and benefit free nations. The open flow of information made the world a better place. So too will the open flow of value, enabled by bitcoin.

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On April 26th, we're hosting the first Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. Announcing our second panel: "Bitcoin Mining: Separating Fact from Fiction" @Avik @Kerri_Langlais @thetrocro @jyn_urso @ChrisBarnardDL

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Our annual Policy Summit is almost a month away! Read Bitcoin Magazine's coverage of the event 👇

Policymakers, Bitcoin Industry Leaders to Meet in Washington D.C. at Bitcoin Policy Summit

Politicians, policymakers and Bitcoin industry leaders are meeting in Washington D.C. for the second annual Bitcoin Policy summit to explore the implications of Bitcoin and digital assets on federal...

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We're thrilled to announce Major Gabriel Royal as our newest Visiting Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute! 1/3

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1 year

Hope everyone enjoyed listening to our Space today with @BitcoinMagazine ! Special thanks to the folks from @BTC_Coalition for joining to talk about their upcoming policy goals for 2023! @GoBankYourself @CharFadirepo @str8edgeracer

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The Law Commission of England and Wales recently released a 500+ page report on property rights & digital assets. BPI Fellow @craigwarmke covers its main argument and implications for #bitcoin .

Bitcoin As Property

What did the Law Commission of England and Wales have to say about bitcoin?

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We're thrilled to announce Professor Gerald Dwyer as our newest Senior Fellow at the Bitcoin Policy Institute.

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Elizabeth Warren built her career as the people's champion against Wall Street. Now, she's championing the big banks' policy priorities in the Senate. Read the latest from BPI Advisor @RegulatoryJason

How Bankers and Politicians Are Aligning on Digital Asset Regulation

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We're a few weeks away from the Bitcoin Policy Summit – where academics and activists will make the case for lawmakers that Bitcoin is a strategic asset for America. We would like to thank our title sponsor @MarathonDH for their support and generosity.

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As you plan your end-of-year giving, consider making a tax-deductible contribution to support our work at BPI. Set up a recurring monthly donation of $100 or more before January 1st and get a free ticket to our Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C.

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Speaker Announcement! @natbrunell will be serving as an MC for our inaugural Bitcoin Policy Summit. A fierce advocate for Bitcoin, we're excited to have Natalie join us in our efforts to educate policymakers on the benefits of Bitcoin.

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Our response to the White House Office of Science and Technology

Bitcoin Policy Institute Submits Comment to the White House Office of Science and Technology Policy

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“ #Bitcoin , along with the internet, embodies American values.” - @jackmallers

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9 months

Anyone concerned about Bitcoin’s climate impacts needs to read this article from BPI Fellow @thetrocro

The Single Most Important Truth About Bitcoin Mining, Energy and the Environment

Proof-of-work mining will help to decarbonize the grid and lower the cost of energy production, Reed College professor and Bitcoin Policy Institute fellow Troy Cross writes.

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“Activists are actually being targeted financially, and #bitcoin allows people to escape that and keep their work going.” - @gladstein

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A soon-to-be-published academic paper from @thetrocro & @resistancemoney reveals how governments can adopt Bitcoin without increasing emissions and without requiring new regulations, taxes, or carbon offsets. Their proposed solution may surprise you...

BPI Fellows to Publish New Academic Paper: "Carbon Neutral Bitcoin for Nation States"

How can a country hold Bitcoin without contributing to climate change? By mining Bitcoin, of course.

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We're thrilled that Josh Hendrickson, a Senior Fellow at BPI, will be teaching a course on Bitcoin and Monetary Economics at Ole Miss this fall.

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Prepare thyself for Fall 2024.

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We're about to host the Bitcoin Policy Summit in D.C. – where academics and activists will make the case for lawmakers that Bitcoin is a strategic asset for America. This event was possible due to the generosity of our sponsors, listed in this thread 👇

Join us on April 9 | Bitcoin Policy Summit

Exploring Bitcoin as a strategic opportunity for the United States

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📢 Speaker Announcement 📢 Fred Thiel ( @fgthiel ) Fred Thiel is the CEO of Marathon Digital Holdings.

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LIVE in 25 minutes! Tune in at 12:00 EST for a panel discussion on digital currencies & strategic competition, co-hosted by @CornellTPI

Strategic Competition & Digital Currencies

Panel Discussion: Digital Currencies & Strategic CompetitionJoin the Bitcoin Policy Institute and the Cornell Brooks Tech Policy Institute for a panel discus...

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2 years

Since forming in January, we've been sharing this belief with policymakers, journalists, and the public. Most recently, we submitted three key reports in response to the Biden EO on digital assets, detailing in-depth the benefits of bitcoin and open monetary networks.

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Criticisms of Bitcoin mining are riddled with misinformation. Thankfully, @jyn_urso is joining our inaugural Bitcoin Policy Summit to help set the record straight for lawmakers. She is a civil engineering Ph.D. candidate at Georgia Tech and an outspoken Bitcoin advocate.

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On that note, BPI wouldn't be possible without the work of our fellows, staff, and advisors. To @thetrocro @jyn_urso @matthew_pines @resistancemoney @craigwarmke @avik @NSmolenski @WilliamJLuther @rettlerb @venturecounsl @RebelEconProf @ChrisBarnardDL @Elsalameen @ODELL ...

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Moving forward, we hope to bolster our presence in Washington and expand our research and advocacy. To do that, we need your support.

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We've been able to operate thanks to generous contributions, large and small. Donations such as today's from @SwanBitcoin help to expand our research capacity and output. A few sats so we can buy one of our awesome fellows a coffee never hurts too.

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Swan thinks it's time to do something about this! That's why we are donating to the Bitcoin Policy Institute @btcpolicyorg , a think tank advancing a vision of an America strengthened by open monetary networks. 🇺🇸

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BPI in action 📸 @matthew_pines & @DavidZell_ educating a DC audience on #bitcoin & national security

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Next Wednesday we're hosting the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. We're excited to announce that @CynthiaMLummis will be joining our co-founder @grant_mccarty for a fireside chat.

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Speaker Announcement 📢 Margot Paez ( @jyn_urso ) is a PhD candidate in the civil engineering department at Georgia Tech and a Fellow at BPI. She's joining us at the second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit to discuss her research on the environmental impacts of mining.

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Then to the Department of Commerce

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#Bitcoin offers a sound ethical, technical, and economic foundation for the emerging digital economy, and the United States stands to benefit the most from the global adoption of digital assets.🌍

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Then to Treasury

Bitcoin Policy Institute Submits Response to US Treasury Department on Ensuring Responsible...

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Speaker Announcement 📢 Troy Cross ( @thetrocro ) Troy is a Professor at Reed College and a Senior Fellow at BPI. He's joining us at the second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit to discuss the environmental impacts of mining.

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Next week we're hosting the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. Announcing our panel: "Bitcoin and Legislation" Featuring: @amenaross @HoganMonEcon @EconWithNick @samabbassi & David Spencer

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So excited for Jack’s keynote at our Summit. The real question— will he replace his hoodie with a button down?

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I'm headed to D.C. to discuss why the Lightning Network is the open, inclusive, equitable payment innovation the world needs A public good that enables open, fair, innovative payments is as American as it gets It's time for the U.S. to embrace #Bitcoin & Lightning Let's go ⚡️

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We're excited to have @gladstein join us at our inaugural Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. His panel will feature activists from across the globe explaining to policymakers how they leverage Bitcoin in their fights for human rights.

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BPI is hiring interns for the Spring semester! These are part-time, remote positions. They come with a monthly stipend and will run until the end of May. Roles are open in the following departments: - Communications - Marketing - External Affairs - Events If you are…

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Excited to announce our latest speaker at this year's Bitcoin Policy Summit: Ben Kincaid After a long career in the U.S. Foreign Service, Ben co-founded Bridger Solutions, an Africa-focused Bitcoin mining company. He'll be speaking on the geostrategic benefits of US mining.

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Tune in now!

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Bitcoin Policy Summit 2024

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Protecting self custody is the most important form of consumer protection

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On April 26th, we're hosting the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. Announcing our first panel: "What Makes Bitcoin Unique Among Cryptocurrencies"

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Fireside Announcement! On Tuesday, BPI's @thetrocro will interview Lauren Boyd, a director at the Department of Energy, about the future of geothermal energy and its intersection with Bitcoin.

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Great article co-authored by BPI Fellow @resistancemoney

Worldcoin isn’t as bad as it sounds: It’s worse

Opinion: Worldcoin is no radical new financial system, and certainly not one aimed at equality or fairness.

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@DavidZell_ @grant_mccarty @RegulatoryJason @NatureofG @DavidFBailey @bitcoincass and our donors, thank you.

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Of the nearly 250 attendees: - 22% work for the federal government - 39% are public policy professionals Attendees represented 23 Congressional offices, 15 Universities, the Federal Reserve Board of Governors, the State and Treasury Departments, the CFTC, the SEC, and more.

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The Treasury Department’s sanctions against Tornado Cash (a smart contract, not a person or group) threatens the very existence of financial privacy in the digital realm. Citizens' everyday purchases & balances should be disclosed by consent, not by force or default.

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U.S. Treasury sanction of privacy tools places sweeping restrictions on all Americans

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Bitcoin Policy Summit Fireside Announcement: Tomorrow, @thetrocro will interview @KPMG Partner Brian Consolvo about how institutions view Bitcoin's environmental impact. If you're not with us in D.C., tune in to @BitcoinMagazine 's event livestream!

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Speaker Announcement 📢 Matt Pines ( @matthew_pines ) Matt is a Director at Sentinel One and a National Security Fellow at BPI. He's joining us at the second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit to discuss how the network can help advance US foreign policy objectives..

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Next week we're hosting the Bitcoin Policy Summit in Washington, D.C. to educate lawmakers about the benefits of Bitcoin. Announcing the panel: "Bitcoin and Financial Inclusion" sponsored by @FoundryServices Featuring @schultzohio , @NatureofG , @AdrianHaleROC , @CharFadirepo

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Excited for this Space tomorrow, where we’ll discuss the upcoming #Bitcoin book written by BPI Fellows @resistancemoney @rettlerb and @craigwarmke ! Bring questions!

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Speaker Announcement! @RoyaMahboob is a globally lauded entrepreneur and activist. The first female tech CEO in Afghanistan, she's been leveraging Bitcoin's censorship-resistant properties since 2013 to pay her mostly female employees. Panel: How Bitcoin Protects Human Rights

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In the next edition of our Meet the Fellows series, we sat down with @williamjluther to learn more about how he first came to understand Bitcoin and how it fits into his larger interest in monetary economics. 🧵

Meet the Fellows: William Luther

Learn more about BPI Senior Fellow Will Luther in the latest installment of our Meet the Fellows series.

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We're thrilled to announce that Senator Kirsten Gillibrand will deliver the opening remarks at this year's Bitcoin Policy Summit!

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Last year, Dr. Kreps co-authored an article in The National Interest debunking false narratives linking cryptocurrencies to sanctions evasion. 4/5

Cryptocurrencies Are Not the Major Threat to the Sanctions Regime

Congress ought to turn its attention elsewhere.

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Huge thank you to @CompassCoffeeDC for supporting the Bitcoin Policy Summit! They have a great product and an amazing team — and they truly appreciate Bitcoin. See their proof of work below⬇️

Compass Coffee

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Excited announce the next step of our partnership with the @btcpolicyorg as the official coffee sponsor of the 2024 Bitcoin Policy Summit! Here's a quick message from @realgoodcoffee1

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Bitcoin Policy Summit 2024 Keynote Announcement! Margot Paez ( @jyn_urso ) will open the Mining & Energy track of this year's event by sharing the results of her latest research on the environmental impacts of mining.

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A must-watch talk from BPI Senior Fellow @NSmolenski

The Satoshi Papers: Politics After Bitcoin with Natalie Smolenski -...

Natalie Smolenski of the Bitcoin Policy Institute presents her keynote speech live from Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 featuring insights from the upcoming bo...

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Panel 2: Bitcoin Mining: Separating Fact from Fiction Featuring: @Avik , @jyn_urso , @thetrocro , @ChrisBarnardDL , @Kerri_Langlais Link:

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BPI is a non-partisan, nonprofit organization formed under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. You can donate on our website, or with @opensats

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Speaker Announcement 📢 Natalie Smolenski ( @NSmolenski ) Natalie is the Executive Director of @TXBitcoinFound and a Senior Fellow at BPI. She's joining us at the second annual Bitcoin Policy Summit to discuss the political economy of Bitcoin.

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Episode 1 of the BPI Podcast is here! Watch @matthew_pines (Director of Security Intelligence @KrebsStamos ) & Matthew Ferranti (Ph.D. Candidate in Economics @Harvard ) discuss why central banks may soon start buying #bitcoin

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