Bitcoin Policy Institute

Bitcoin Policy Institute
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The BPI team comprises experts in economics, law, philosophy, energy, and environmental science, working together to explore the impacts of new technology on existing US public policy interests. Below you'll find a variety of shows featuring BPI fellows, staff and guests, all of which explore the intersection of Bitcoin and United States policy.

  1. 2d ago

    Joey Garcia, Eugenia Kenny and Conner Brown: Inside BPI International

    Conner Brown, Joey Garcia, and Eugenia Kenny discuss the launch and purpose of BPI International, and how digital asset policy in one jurisdiction can affect an open global network. The panel explores policymaker education, self-custody, consumer protection, and the distinction between Bitcoin and other digital assets, with lessons from engagement in the UK and Taiwan. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Conner Brown — Executive Director, Bitcoin Policy Institute; moderator Joey Garcia — Chief Strategy, Policy & Regulatory Affairs Officer, Xapo Bank Eugenia Kenny — Senior Associate, Bitcoin Policy Institute LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Conner Brown — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/conner-brown Joey Garcia — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/joey-garcia Xapo Bank: https://www.xapobank.com/en Eugenia Kenny — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/eugenia-kenny FOLLOW ON X Conner Brown: @BitcoinConner — https://x.com/BitcoinConner Joey Garcia: @Joeyg_poh — https://x.com/Joeyg_poh Eugenia Kenny: @EugeniaBKenny — https://x.com/EugeniaBKenny Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Bitcoin #BPIInternational #SelfCustody

    Joey Garcia, Eugenia Kenny and Conner Brown: Inside BPI International

  2. 4d ago

    David Beckworth and Sam Lyman: The Stakes of Preserving Dollar Dominance

    Sam Lyman and David Beckworth discuss how dollar stablecoins could shape the dollar’s global role and compete with central bank digital currencies. Their conversation covers access to Federal Reserve payment infrastructure, tokenized reserves and Treasury securities, and how banks and new payment providers might adapt to a more digital financial system. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Sam Lyman — Head of Research, Bitcoin Policy Institute; moderator David Beckworth — Senior Research Fellow, Mercatus Center LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Sam Lyman — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/sam-lyman David Beckworth — Mercatus Center: https://www.mercatus.org/scholars/david-beckworth FOLLOW ON X Sam Lyman: @SamLyman33 — https://x.com/SamLyman33 David Beckworth: @DavidBeckworth — https://x.com/DavidBeckworth Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Stablecoins #DollarDominance #Tokenization #DigitalPayments

    David Beckworth and Sam Lyman: The Stakes of Preserving Dollar Dominance

  3. 4d ago

    Nick Begich and Anthony Pompliano: The Case for the American Reserve Modernization Act

    Representative Nick Begich joins Anthony Pompliano to discuss the American Reserve Modernization Act and the case for a long-term U.S. Bitcoin reserve. They examine self-custody protections, federal and state custody arrangements, transparency and audits, and the legislative choices behind the proposal. Begich also reflects on his early Bitcoin experience and the lessons of Mt. Gox. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Anthony Pompliano — Chief Executive Officer, ProCap Financial; moderator Nick Begich — U.S. Representative (R-AK) LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ ProCap Financial: https://www.procapfinancial.com/about Anthony Pompliano: https://www.anthonypompliano.com/ Representative Nick Begich: https://begich.house.gov/ FOLLOW ON X Anthony Pompliano: @APompliano — https://x.com/APompliano Nick Begich: @repnickbegich — https://x.com/repnickbegich Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Bitcoin #NickBegich #SelfCustody

    Nick Begich and Anthony Pompliano: The Case for the American Reserve Modernization Act

  4. 4d ago

    Andrew Bailey: Cypherpunk Humanism

    Andrew Bailey presents cypherpunk humanism as an approach to technology centered on human flourishing and individual control. Using encrypted communications, Bitcoin, and locally operated AI as examples, he explores how people can protect privacy, build direct connections, and use machines to support their own lives and communities. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Andrew Bailey — Senior Director of Education, Bitcoin Policy Institute LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Andrew Bailey — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/andrew-bailey FOLLOW ON X Andrew Bailey: @resistancemoney — https://x.com/resistancemoney Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #Cypherpunk #Bitcoin #Privacy #OpenSource

    Andrew Bailey: Cypherpunk Humanism

  5. Sep 29

    Matthew Pines: AI-Fueled Human Flourishing

    Matthew Pines explores how AI could accelerate scientific discovery and turn advances in mathematics and physics into new technologies in energy, materials, and health. He argues that open science, independently verifiable results, and broad participation can help translate those advances into shared prosperity and human flourishing. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Matthew Pines — CEO, Physical Superintelligence LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Physical Superintelligence: https://psi.inc/ Matthew Pines — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/matthew-pines FOLLOW ON X Matthew Pines: @matthew_pines — https://x.com/matthew_pines Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #MatthewPines #AI #OpenScience #HumanFlourishing

    Matthew Pines: AI-Fueled Human Flourishing

  6. Sep 29

    Alex Thorn: 21st Century Freedom Runs on Code

    Alex Thorn connects the freedom to transact, use AI, and publish software with the history of encryption and the crypto wars. He discusses Bitcoin self-custody, protections for software developers, and access to hosted and local AI tools as foundations for individual agency in an economy increasingly coordinated by code. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Alex Thorn — Head of Firmwide Research, Galaxy LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Alex Thorn — Galaxy: https://www.galaxy.com/authors/alex-thorn FOLLOW ON X Alex Thorn: @intangiblecoins — https://x.com/intangiblecoins Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #AlexThorn #Bitcoin #OpenSource #DigitalFreedom

    Alex Thorn: 21st Century Freedom Runs on Code

  7. Sep 29

    Tommy Eastman and Matthew Burtell: Strategic Case for Open Source

    Tommy Eastman joins Matthew Burtell to discuss the strategic case for open source AI and Nous Research’s Hermes Agent. They explore control over data and models, competition and costs, distillation, and the policy choices affecting open AI development. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Matthew Burtell — Director of AI Policy, Bitcoin Policy Institute; moderator Tommy Eastman — Head of Strategy, Nous Research LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Matthew Burtell — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/matthew-burtell Nous Research: https://nousresearch.com/ FOLLOW ON X Matthew Burtell: @MattBurtell — https://x.com/MattBurtell Tommy Eastman: @yeahfortommy — https://x.com/yeahfortommy Nous Research: @NousResearch — https://x.com/NousResearch Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #OpenSource #NousResearch #AI

    Tommy Eastman and Matthew Burtell: Strategic Case for Open Source

  8. Sep 28

    Jon Pelson and Ken Egan: From Wireless Wars to FreedomNet: Building the Network Freedom Depends On

    Jon Pelson joins Ken Egan to discuss the telecommunications infrastructure that digital assets and other freedom technologies depend on. Drawing on Wireless Wars, Pelson examines network security, Chinese telecom equipment, and the FreedomNet initiative, including sovereign control, permissionless innovation, and commercial incentives for resilient communications. Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute. SPEAKERS Ken Egan — Head of Government Affairs, Bitcoin Policy Institute; moderator Jon Pelson — Adjunct Fellow, Foundation for Defense of Democracies LEARN MORE Freedom Tech DC: https://www.btcpolicy.org/summit Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://www.btcpolicy.org/ Ken Egan — BPI: https://www.btcpolicy.org/authors/ken-egan Jon Pelson — FDD: https://www.fdd.org/team/jon-pelson/ FOLLOW ON X Ken Egan: @Bayman11771 — https://x.com/Bayman11771 Jon Pelson: @JonPelson — https://x.com/JonPelson Bitcoin Policy Institute: @bitcoinpolicy — https://x.com/bitcoinpolicy SUBSCRIBE ON YOUTUBE Bitcoin Policy Institute: @btcpolicyorg — https://www.youtube.com/@btcpolicyorg ABOUT BPI The Bitcoin Policy Institute is a nonpartisan nonprofit advancing Bitcoin policy through research, education, and engagement with policymakers. #FreedomTechDC #BitcoinPolicyInstitute #FreedomNet #Cybersecurity #DigitalSovereignty

    Jon Pelson and Ken Egan: From Wireless Wars to FreedomNet: Building the Network Freedom Depends On
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The BPI team comprises experts in economics, law, philosophy, energy, and environmental science, working together to explore the impacts of new technology on existing US public policy interests. Below you'll find a variety of shows featuring BPI fellows, staff and guests, all of which explore the intersection of Bitcoin and United States policy.

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  • Creator
    Bitcoin Policy Institute
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    50
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © Bitcoin Policy Institute
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    Bitcoin Policy Institute

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