Institutional Bitcoin and the Freedom Paradox
The April 23 2025 episode of Bitcoin Fundamentals features Alex Gladstein explaining how profit-seeking institutions adopt Bitcoin yet inadvertently amplify individual sovereignty.
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Bitcoin Empowerment and Global Impact
The April 08, 2024 episode of What Bitcoin Did with Alex Gladstein explores Bitcoin’s evolution into a multifaceted tool driving financial inclusion, energy efficiency, and political empowerment.
Bitcoin Lifeline for Activist Nonprofits
On August 28, 2024, the Human Rights Foundation at PubKey featured Anna Chekhovich, who detailed how Bitcoin sustains activist nonprofits by overcoming state-imposed financial barriers and enhancing donor privacy.
Empowering Change: Bitcoin and Underground Education
The August 28, 2024 episode of Human Rights Foundation at PubKey, featuring guest Roya Mahboob, highlights Bitcoin’s transformative role in enabling financial inclusion and underground education in Afghanistan.
Bitcoin and Freedom Tech: Building Resilience in Venezuela
The December 2, 2024 episode of the Human Rights Foundation at PubKey podcast features Jraissati, an economist and human rights advocate, discussing the devastating impacts of hyperinflation, political repression, and the destruction of economic institutions in Venezuela.
Bitcoin’s Role in African Economic Sovereignty
The December 13, 2023 episode of What Bitcoin Did features Femi Longe exploring Bitcoin’s potential to address systemic financial barriers in Africa, highlighting the unique challenges African nations face within global economic systems.
Empowering Activists: Key Bitcoin Design Insights
In an October 22, 2024 Connect the World podcast earlier recorded at Bitcoin Amsterdam 2024, Mogashni Naidoo discusses the role of Bitcoin as a tool for financial freedom, particularly emphasizing its utility for activists who face unique challenges in accessing financial resources.