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 Connect with Frank Corva on X: https://x.com/frankcorva Learn more about Bitcoin Policy UK: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/ SIGN UP WITH DUELBITS TODAY FOR A CHANCE TO WIN UP TO 2 BTC https://bm.b.tc/YT-Duelbits #adChapters:00:00 - Introduction and Context of the Online Safety Act02:17 - Overview and Critique of the Online Safety Act06:23 - Public Reaction and Hypocrisy Around VPN Usage08:08 - Impact on Bitcoin and Freedom Technologies like Noster09:52 - Challenges of Protocols and Front-End Interfaces10:53 - Privacy Advocacy and Practical Steps to Improve Privacy15:01 - Bitcoin as Digital Cash and Engaging Policymakers on Privacy16:15 - Legal Analysis of the Roman Storm and Samurai Cases20:03 - Further Legal Details and Prosecutorial Conduct21:29 - Frustration with Legal and Political Environment22:56 - Strategies and Philosophical Foundations for Privacy Advocacy25:25 - Individual Privacy Actions and Societal Contributions26:26 - Civics Lessons and the Need for Courage in Privacy Tech Adoption28:38 - Risks of Data Collection and the Rise of Privacy Awareness30:48 - Government Overreach and the Creation of Privacy Advocates32:00 - Challenges in Educating UK Policymakers and Public on Bitcoin34:12 - Bitcoin's Role in PayTech and Alternative Payment Systems34:50 - Political Landscape and Bitcoin Support in the UK37:00 - Mobilizing Bitcoin Supporters for Political Influence39:28 - Tools and Tactics for Grassroots Political Engagement40:56 - Building Alliances Between Bitcoin and Crypto Communities42:19 - Risk Profiles and Distinctions Between Bitcoin and Other Crypto Assets43:52 - Regulatory Perspectives on Meme Coins and Investment Risks46:33 - Humor and Realism in Crypto Investment Culture47:03 - Everyday Privacy Actions and Becoming a Bitcoiner51:04 - Emotional and Educational Aspects of Bitcoin Ownership52:29 - 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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