Bitcoin Policy Institute

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Conner Brown, David Zell and Janessa Lopez: Future of...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/10/08

Janessa Lopez joins Conner Brown and David Zell to discuss the Bitcoin Policy Institute’s origins, growth, and future direction. They explain the Freedom Tech DC name, connections between Bitcoin and AI policy, and their goals for research and advocacy supporting individual liberty.Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC.Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.SPEAKERSConner Brown — Executive Director, Bitcoin Policy InstituteDavid Zell — President,

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00:15:02

Anna Chekhovich and Arsh Molu: Freedom Tech in the...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/10/07

Anna Chekhovich joins Arsh Molu to discuss how activists use Bitcoin when governments block bank accounts and restrict cross-border support. They describe the Anti-Corruption Foundation’s experience, practical education for nonprofits, and the opportunities and privacy concerns surrounding AI tools for human rights work.Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC.Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.SPEAKERSArsh Molu — Freedom Tech Strategy &

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00:16:01

Joey Garcia, Eugenia Kenny and Conner Brown: Inside...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/10/05

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

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00:14:19

David Beckworth and Sam Lyman: The Stakes of...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/10/02

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.SPEAKERSSam Lyman —

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00:15:38

Nick Begich and Anthony Pompliano: The Case for the...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/10/02

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

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00:10:03

Andrew Bailey: Cypherpunk Humanism

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/10/02

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.SPEAKERSAndrew Bailey — Senior Director of

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00:09:53

Matthew Pines: AI-Fueled Human Flourishing

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/29

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.SPEAKERSMatthew Pines — CEO, Physical

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00:09:38

Alex Thorn: 21st Century Freedom Runs on Code

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/29

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.SPEAKERSAlex Thorn — Head of Firmwide Research,

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00:19:15

Tommy Eastman and Matthew Burtell: Strategic Case for...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/29

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.SPEAKERSMatthew Burtell — Director of AI Policy, Bitcoin Policy Institute; moderatorTommy Eastman — Head of Strategy, Nous

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00:20:52

Jon Pelson and Ken Egan: From Wireless Wars to...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/28

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.SPEAKERSKen

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00:09:40

Zack Shapiro: A Future Worth Surviving For

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/27

Zack Shapiro examines the challenge of addressing advanced AI risks while preserving freedom, privacy, and human control. He discusses alignment, the dangers of concentrated power, and principles for evidence-based safeguards focused on frontier capabilities, alongside open models, independent research, and pluralism.Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC.Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.SPEAKERSZack Shapiro — Head of Policy, Bitcoin Policy

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00:38:24

Michael Saylor and Conner Brown: Money in the Age of...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/26

Michael Saylor joins Conner Brown to discuss the relationship between digital intelligence, Bitcoin, and digital capital. The conversation covers capital formation, digital currency, AI agents, and the policy choices they believe will shape technological innovation and American competitiveness.Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC.Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.SPEAKERSConner Brown — Executive Director, Bitcoin Policy Institute;

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00:31:42

Jack Dorsey and David Zell: Virtual Fireside

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/09/26

Jack Dorsey, CEO of Block, joins David Zell, President of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, for a conversation about open-source AI and the freedom to build. They discuss Block’s Goose and Buzz tools, how AI is changing work, and the policy choices shaping access to advanced models, security, and competition.Recorded during Day 1 of Freedom Tech DC 2026, September 22, 2026, in Washington, DC. Presented by the Bitcoin Policy Institute.SPEAKERSJack Dorsey — CEO, BlockDavid Zell — President, Bitcoin Policy

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00:54:36

Spotlight Series Ep. 2: Rep. Nick Begich

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/06/17

Rep. Nick Begich (R-AK) reached Congress by an unusual route: founding software companies and holding Bitcoin since 2013. BPI's David Zell sat down with him at PubKey to talk about how a builder's instincts shape the way he legislates, his bill to give the U.S. a strategic Bitcoin reserve, and the policy questions AI is raising faster than Washington can answer them.The conversation runs from Begich's 440 coins on Mt. Gox, to the American Reserve Modernization Act (ARMA), the ~93-year cycle of

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00:53:27

Bitcoin Policy Hour: Crypto-Redollarization: Gold,...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/02/16

Why did Tether launch a U.S. stablecoin now? Why does Coinbase have so much influence in Congress? And what’s really behind the SEC–CFTC harmonization push? Bitcoin Policy Hour breaks down the biggest regulatory stories shaping Bitcoin’s future plus a deep look at the debasement trade driving gold, silver, and potentially bitcoin higher.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X: https://x.com/zackcohen_🔶 Connect with Ken Egan on X:

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00:56:12

Bitcoin Policy Hour: The Fight Over Stablecoins &...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2026/01/29

Why are banks fighting stablecoin yield and why does it matter for Bitcoin? Zack Shapiro, Ken Egan, and Zack Cohen, break down the political battle unfolding in the U.S. Senate and why Coinbase’s opposition could derail market structure reform in the latest Senate bill. From developer protections to self-custody rights, this episode explores what’s at stake for the future of Bitcoin in the United States.🔶 Connect with Zack Shapiro on X: https://x.com/zackbshapiro🔶 Connect with Zack Cohen on X:

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00:20:47

Congressman Warren Davidson Unveils the “Bitcoin for...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/11/20

In this exclusive interview, Congressman Warren Davidson announces the introduction of the Bitcoin for America Act, legislation that could redefine how the United States adopts Bitcoin and how Americans fulfill their tax obligations.Hosted by Conner Brown, Head of Strategy at the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI), this premiere episode of the BPI Spotlight Series explores:• Codifying the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve• Allowing Americans to pay federal taxes in Bitcoin• Eliminating capital gains taxes when

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00:56:17

Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 15: Washington's Crypto Power...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/10/31

In episode 15 of The Bitcoin Policy Hour, Washington is tightening its grip on crypto. Zack Cohen, Zack Shapiro, and Ken Egan of the Bitcoin Policy Institute are breaking down what that really means for your wallet and your freedom to build. From the fallout over the leaked DeFi regulation memo to renewed fights on Capitol Hill over self-custody and market structure, this week’s discussion dives into how power, politics, and innovation are colliding in D.C.From President Trump's pardon of former

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01:02:13

Bitcoin Policy Hour Ep. 14: China's "Gold War", US...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/10/23

In episode 14 of the Bitcoin Policy Hour, the BPI team breaks down one of the most consequential stories in Bitcoin policy to date. The U.S. government has seized one of the largest Bitcoin troves in history — approx. 127,000 BTC — from a massive “pig-butchering” scam ring. With the now-enacated SBR, the federal government is now empowered to add this to its hoard of Bitcoin.The team unpacks the legal and game theoretic implications of this: from the incentive for further legal enforcement, to the

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00:54:11

Hash Handcuffs: How Sanctions Collide with...

Bitcoin Policy Institute ·

2025/10/06

In this conversation, Renee Sorchik sits down with Dr. Joshua Hendrickson and Dr. Craig Warmke to discuss their new paper, Sanctions and Sanction-Resistant Money. They explore the concept of “Hash Handcuffs” — the idea of enforcing U.S. sanctions on the Bitcoin network — and whether such attempts are technically feasible or economically effective. The discussion examines potential pressure points such as miners, nodes, and developers; the role of Marathon Digital’s OFAC-compliant mining experiment;

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