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Freddie New

Fiat Fragility, Regulatory Confusion, and Bitcoin’s Neutral Role

Fiat Fragility, Regulatory Confusion, and Bitcoin’s Neutral Role

The September 22, 2025 episode of the Robin Seyr Podcast features Freddie New explaining how sovereign debt fragility and fiscal inaction accelerate currency debasement, strengthening Bitcoin’s appeal as neutral money.

Britain’s Bitcoin Bottleneck: Regulation, Energy, Hash Rate

Britain’s Bitcoin Bottleneck: Regulation, Energy, Hash Rate

The July 10, 2025 episode of the Archie Podcast features policy advocates Freddie New and Susie Violet Ward detailing why Britain lags global Bitcoin adoption.

Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Fiat Instability

Bitcoin’s Resilience Amid Fiat Instability

The March 17, 2025 episode of Bitcoin for Millennials featuring Freddie New explores how a promise-based fiat system fosters economic vulnerabilities while Bitcoin’s fixed supply and verifiable proof-of-work offer a resilient alternative.

UK Bitcoin Policy: Addressing Regulatory and Market Challenges

UK Bitcoin Policy: Addressing Regulatory and Market Challenges

The November 11, 2024 episode of the Stephan Livera Podcast features Freddie New discussing Bitcoin's regulatory environment in the UK, highlighting challenges and progress in fostering Bitcoin-only policies.

Challenging Bias in the ECB’s Bitcoin Analysis

Challenging Bias in the ECB’s Bitcoin Analysis

Our paper critiques the recent working paper by Bindseil and Schaff (2024), which presents a negative assessment of Bitcoin’s long-term viability, framing it as a speculative asset with limited intrinsic value and significant risks.

Fighting the Digital Dollar: The Role of Bitcoin in Resisting CBDCs

Fighting the Digital Dollar: The Role of Bitcoin in Resisting CBDCs

In this October 17, 2024 episode from Bitcoin Magazine, we get a replay of a panel discussion from Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024. They discuss the growing trend of central bank digital currencies (CBDCs) and their potential to drastically change global financial systems.