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Bitcoin Policy Institute

Bitcoin Policy Institute

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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01:07:38

BitBonds: An Idea Whose Time Has Come with Andrew...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/04/17

In this conversation, Renee Sorchik, Andrew Hohns, and Matt Pines explore the concept of BitBonds—Bitcoin-backed treasury bonds designed to tackle the U.S. national debt—while highlighting the legislative challenges, bipartisan potential, and broader economic benefits of such an initiative. They also discuss the role of Bitcoin as a savings tool, the urgency of proactive policy, and BPI’s efforts to promote citizen engagement and innovative financing solutions for long-term economic growth.Join us

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00:56:30

Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 1: Wargaming the Mar-a-Lago...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/04/15

Episode #1 of "The Bitcoin Policy Hour", a new show by Bitcoin Magazine and the Bitcoin Policy Institute where we cover all things geopolitics, public policy and Bitcoin.Geopolitics and policy experts Matthew Pines, Zack Shapiro and Zack Cohen discuss the Trump admin's tariff gambit in the context of US-China relations and the Triffin Dilemma, making the case that Bitcoin, despite its nascent appearance on the global stage, may be the unlikely focal point for global trade negotiations

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00:48:37

Then They Fight You with Avik Roy

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/04/07

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:

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00:42:38

Mining American Bitcoin in Africa with Jake Langenkamp

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/03/24

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:

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01:01:05

Bitcoin is for Freedom Fighters with Jorge Jraissati

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/02/20

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:

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01:06:29

Economics Professors on the Bitcoin Standard with...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/02/10

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

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00:55:05

Bitcoin Policy and the Trump Administration with Zack...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/01/23

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

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01:00:44

Webinar 5: Saving Privacy and Debanking with Yaël...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/01/13

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

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00:23:25

IRS "Broker" Rule Change with Zack Shapiro

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/01/07

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

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01:19:30

Bitcoin is Good for America with Jack Mallers

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/12/26

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:

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00:45:59

Recapping Bitcoin Policy and Peer-to-Peer Rights in 2024

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/12/12

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.

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00:15:38

Peer-to-Peer Rights: What the Recent Tornado Cash...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/12/04

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.

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01:11:32

Securing America's Future With a Strategic Bitcoin...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/11/13

In the latest installment of the Bitcoin Policy Institute's webinar series, we sat down with three BPI fellows: Matthew Pines, Matthew Ferranti and Josh Hendrickson. During the conversation, we cover the many reasons the US might consider adding Bitcoin to its strategic reserves, how they might go about doing so, and what objections have surfaced to the proposal.Read the full report here:

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00:50:13

The Legal Battle on Self-Custody with Zack Shapiro...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/10/29

In the latest installment of the Bitcoin Policy Institute's webinar series, we sat down with BPI's legal fellow Zack Shapiro. During the conversation, we cover Bitcoin's self-custodial regulatory landscape, the legal cases brought against Tornado Cash and Samourai Wallet, and what is at stake in this battle for self-custody in the United States.

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00:52:46

Resistance Money: Bringing Bitcoin to Academia with...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/10/11

In the second episode of the Bitcoin Policy Institute's webinar series, we sat down with Andrew Bailey, Bradley Rettler and Craig Warmke who are the authors of Resistance Money: A Philosophical Case for Bitcoin. During the conversation, we touch on their connections to BPI, the process of writing the first comprehensive academically-written Bitcoin book, and what they hope to see from policymakers.

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00:52:55

How Bitcoin Mining Reduces Carbon Emissions with...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2024/09/20

In the first episode of the Bitcoin Policy Institute's webinar series, we sat down with Margot Paez and Troy Cross to discuss their recent Bitcoin Mining policy report. During the conversation, we touch on their connections to BPI, their research interests, what was involved with writing this particular report, and what they hope to see from policymakers.

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