Susie Violet

The UK government is pushing digital ID again despite nearly 3 million people opposing it and a four hour parliamentary debate that raised overwhelming cross party concern about this dystopian technology. Linking identity to payments creates the infrastructure for unprecedented financial surveillance and control. Watch this clip where Freddie New warns: “If the government decides to suspend your digital ID and that becomes the gateway to services and payments, you are effectively unpersoned.” Please take a few minutes to submit a response. Consultation: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-public… Full document: https://www.gov.uk/government/consultations/making-public… Closes at 12:30pm on 5 May 2026. @fnew @Bitcoin Policy UK

Cuba’s recent blackout exposed a structural weakness in centralized power grids. When a single plant fails, entire systems can collapse. Distributed energy and flexible demand could help change that. Bitcoin mining plays an unexpected role by acting as a flexible load that stabilizes renewable grids. The same decentralised logic strengthens money and disperses power too. Read my latest Forbes article featuring @Janet Maingi & Rachel Geyer. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/03/11/cu…

Blantyre, Malawi is where my Bitcoin journey really began, although I had no idea at the time. Growing up, I lived in a quintessential English village and apart from a few holidays, that was largely the extent of my view of the world. When I arrived in Blantyre in 1994, I was struck by the contrast between officials arriving in flashy cars at government buildings while outside, people were struggling and suffering. It was the first time I saw clearly how governments could enrich themselves while failing to look after their own people. That trip stayed with me and gradually shaped how I think about power, money and the state. More than thirty years later, learning that @Africa Bitcoin Conference will take place in Blantyre this year feels remarkable. It brings everything back to where my Bitcoin journey began and to the moment I first saw the problem Bitcoin ultimately addresses ... the need to separate money from the state.

X is already the world’s real time news layer. Deepfakes are erasing trust online and we are rapidly approaching a world where nothing posted can be believed. Open Origins tackles this by stamping photos and videos at the moment they are captured, proving their origin and authenticity using cryptographic traceability. The technology was developed out of research at Cambridge University. If this verification technology were built directly into the X app, every post could carry verifiable origin recorded on a decentralised chain. Anyone could independently check where content came from. This technology is already being used in major newsrooms to protect authentic media from deepfake manipulation. ITN, the producer behind ITV News and Channel 4 News, is using OpenOrigins to protect its archive from deepfake manipulation. The system is designed more like Bitcoin than a traditional company product. It runs as a decentralised protocol with multiple nodes, meaning the verification layer would survive even if the company disappeared. If trust in online media is collapsing, why not solve it at the protocol level? Thanks to Dr Manny Ahmed for joining @Roxom TV and discussing how this problem can be solved. @fnew

The Women of Bitcoin Summit (4–5 March) beautifully demonstrated how Bitcoin is a key catalyst for resilient, sustainable energy and infrastructure. The key focus for my panel was how Bitcoin mining serves as a flexible load to stabilise grids and make renewables viable and energy cheaper. We discussing the problems mining solves, the tech and the economics. Big shoutout and thank you to the virtual global event, organised by @nat brunell @Efrat Fenigson @Christine Marie and massive thanks to Antidote in London for hosting the in person event. It was the perfect venue as the UK's Bitcoin only accelerator and builder hub. In a room of founders and strategists shaping the next economy, these important conversations on energy and finance are advancing Bitcoin's role in a better future. The future is bright, the future is orange. It was a killer panel with Christine Marie Turner, Janet Maingi and @Lisa Hough whose experience and expertise proves Bitcoin mining is grid gold. ⚡️

Wall Street w*nkers chasing ETFs, treasury plays and number go up should probably skip this video. Bitcoin was never built for their game. It exists as freedom money, the uncensorable tool no government or bank can seize when they weaponise traditional finance. Digital IDs, CBDCs, surveillance states and online controls are already closing in, deciding who gets economic access. When accounts freeze and dissent gets shut down, your shares and institutional products will not save you. Only self custody Bitcoin does. I've interviewed people who escaped dictatorships while on government wanted lists with every conventional door locked and Bitcoin let them move value, survive and rebuild. We must separate real Bitcoin freedom from the Wall Street grift. When things break, self custodied Bitcoin is the lifeline. As @alana said on @Roxom TV: “Why do we keep pretending we can carry on with the same structures that led us into this hell hole? We need to move forward and we have the right tools to do it.”

In a world where what we see and hear is increasingly shaped by large platforms and centralised media, independent voices matter more than ever. That’s why I really admire the work Alana is doing. Her documentary Dirty Coin challenges some of the narratives around bitcoin mining and encourages people to look at the evidence for themselves. She’s also working on some other exciting projects which I’m really looking forward to seeing. You can check out her work here: https://www.dirtycointhemovie.com The honour was mine having her on My Two Sats today. @Roxom TV 📝 f80b81bb…

Excited to speak tomorrow at the @Women of Bitcoin Summit Virtual Summit on the "Energy, Power Bills & A More Reliable Grid" panel! Join virtually for free here: https://womenofbitcoin.io/ Or come in person to the live screening, drinks and networking at Antidote HQ in London. Live London screening RSVP: https://luma.com/8g9mukiz?tk=gc8x83 I'll be joined by fellow panelists: - Janet Maingi, Co-founder & COO, Gridless - Lisa Hough, Managing Partner, BTM Energy - Christine Marie Turner, Co-founder & Growth Strategy, Abundant Mines Can't wait to discuss how Bitcoin mining supports better grids & lower bills! ⚡️ 📝 e6f64a11…

Investor protection should not mean blocking access and forcing exits. The timeline: - Pre-2021: Retail investors could hold crypto ETNs inside ISAs. - Jan 2021: FCA bans ETNs for retail investors. - 2024: US spot Bitcoin ETFs approved, unlocking major markets. - 2025: UK reverses the ETN ban after years of campaigning. - April 6 2026: HMRC reclassifies crypto ETNs into IFISAs that most mainstream platforms do not offer. Major providers such as Hargreaves Lansdown and AJ Bell currently do not support IFISAs for crypto ETNs, leaving many investors with limited or no transfer options. Buy before the deadline and you may still face forced liquidation if your provider cannot hold the product under the new rules. Markets need clarity and access, not moving goalposts. @fnew

All 650 MPs have now received our 2026 Bitcoin Manifesto. Building on our 2025 manifesto, this represents three years of sustained work as Bitcoin Policy U.K., combining research, engagement and practical policy thinking to ensure the UK does not fall behind in one of the most important technological shifts of our time. And yes, Ed Miliband received a little extra reading on demand response and flexible load energy too. Not for the first time.... 📝 c63b8765…

France is living proof that excessive KYC + data leaks = wrench attack epidemic. You can see that stats at https://stats.gart.io thanks to @Gart . https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/02/20/ho…

It only takes one corrupt government official or compromised employee for you and your family to be at risk, with your wealth tied to your identity and visible on an open ledger. Regulators continue to treat greater data collection as synonymous with safety, but the reality is increasingly reflected in kidnappings, coercion, torture and in some cases death. stats.gart.io 📝 5adea43f…

Bitcoin transactions are transparent by design, but identity is not meant to be. The growing accumulation of KYC data, public records and repeated breaches is creating a direct personal security vulnerability. Torture, weapons, family intimidation and coercion are no longer rare. Risk is increasingly shifting from institutions to individuals. In 2025, 76 documented 'wrench attacks' were recorded globally, a 77% increase from 2024. France jumped from 4 total cases (2017–2024) to 20 in a single year. My latest Forbes piece examines the data and discusses how regulation, data aggregation and coercion are colliding in ways policymakers did not anticipate. Full article: https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/02/20/ho…

"The UK is getting the balance wrong by failing to differentiate clearly between Bitcoin and other crypto assets and by not offering timely, actionable guidance." As I highlighted to Cointelegraph, Gemini's departure from the UK is a warning sign for policymakers chasing crypto hub dreams. Firms like Gemini are focusing on markets like the US and Singapore, where high compliance costs and limited opportunities don't outweigh the benefits. Businesses will stay and scale here if the economics make sense. It's time for clearer rules, faster guidance, and real differentiation to make the UK competitive again. Full article: https://cointelegraph.com/news/gemini-exit-tests-uk-crypt…

“Gemini’s exit seems to be about friction. The company is leaving the UK, Europe and Australia while focusing on the US and Singapore, which tells you capital is moving to jurisdictions where firms can operate with clarity and scale. Prolonged regulatory uncertainty in the UK makes it harder to hire, invest and build compliant operations, and that has real consequences.” This is what I told Payment Expert on Gemini's exits. Gemini is describing a regulatory regime that is more expensive and less certain than alternatives, leaving firms to reallocate to where they are treated best. If the FCA and UK policymakers want innovation here, they need to fix that rather than celebrate frameworks that chase business away. Full article: https://paymentexpert.com/2026/02/06/gemini-lay-offs-exit…

Gemini has announced it is leaving the UK, alongside exits from Europe and Australia, and is refocusing on the US and Singapore. I discussed exactly this risk at the Financial Times Digital Assets Summit last May. This is what happens when compliance becomes cumbersome and prohibitively expensive. Smaller companies are pushed out first. Over time large and established businesses reassess whether it makes sense to continue operating in an environment where regulatory uncertainty, cost and process complexity keep increasing. Gemini is not a small startup, it is one of the largest regulated exchanges to have operated in the UK. When firms of this size choose to concentrate activity in jurisdictions they view as more business friendly, it reflects how growth conditions, capital allocation, and long term viability are being weighed. What we are seeing is business leaving the UK, reduced competition, slower growth, and fewer companies choosing to build here. This is an important moment for policymakers and regulators to reflect on how current frameworks are affecting business confidence, competition, and growth in the UK. https://support.gemini.com/hc/en-gb/articles/462554744692…

After 3 years at Bitcoin Policy UK, having worked as Head of Mining and Energy before becoming CEO, I'm stepping back from this role.  We've achieved so much with limited resources: delivering serious Bitcoin only policy engagement and gaining credibility with UK policymakers. We are all proud of that legacy.  However, the required funding did not materialise, so BPUK is working towards minimal maintenance mode by 31 March 2026. All remaining funds and donations will help keep the work alive, with the rest held in Bitcoin in hope we can revive the organisation when the UK is ready. With Bitcoin at 60% dominance and the UK a leader in finance and computer science, this should have been a clear priority. The UK still needs to move beyond its altcoin and speculation phase. It's not over, it's just not the right time. We are still early.  Full announcement here: https://bitcoinpolicy.uk/blog-1/f/announcement-from-ceo-%… Huge thanks to all our amazing volunteers, advisors, members, supporters, contributors, and everyone who's engaged constructively. The expertise and ideas are there, the real gap is resourcing principled Bitcoin voices in policy.

Alien invasion contingency planning. Simulation theory going mainstream. 2020: 'Simulation odds? About 50/50' – Scientific American. 2025: A physicist says... 'There's a new rule called the Second Law of Infodynamics. Information in the universe gets simpler and more organised over time ... not messier.' Is this evidence that we are in a simulation? Did the odds shoot up? https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/environment/a660… https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/do-we-live-in-… 📝 45d651d4…

Is the Bank of England prepping for an alien induced financial meltdown? Former analyst warns of 'ontological shock' leading to market chaos and rushes to safe havens like... wait for it... gold or bitcoin. Meanwhile in the UK, policymakers are still treating bitcoin like an alien concept...

Bitcoin ≠ generic cryptoasset. It's a decentralised monetary network with no issuer. Treating it otherwise ignores risks, confuses consumers and drives bad policy. My latest Forbes article explains why. https://www.forbes.com/sites/digital-assets/2026/01/19/wh…