Not enough FOSS devs know about @amizi's @waye_dev (nonprofit that facilitates coaching for devs). Just finished my last call with @changeworklife. Still surprised 1) how helpful 1h of reflecting & planning every 3 weeks is and 2) this is available for FOSS Bitcoin devs

🎙️I joined @TruthLiesWork with @profpauldolan to explore how to build a team that can disagree safely before things blow up, what to do when tension boils over, and how to create a culture of "tolerance by design." Thanks for having us on! truthliesandwork.com/343/

Lending Bitcoin and getting it back should not count as a sale.  We’ve submitted our response to HMRC’s consultation on the draft rules for Bitcoin lending and liquidity pools.  The direction is positive, but there are still problems to fix, including how the “low risk of loss” test applies to Bitcoin and the risk that a borrower whose collateral is seized could face a tax bill on a gain they never received.  Read the full article and our submission: bitcoinpolicy.uk/blog-1/f/bi… @DecentraSuze

Bitcoin Policy UK is coming out of consolidation and I am resuming my role as CEO. Dr Cristina Llamas-Rey is returning as COO. Getting here has not been easy. I have never taken a salary from BPUK, and the organisation is still run by a small team of volunteers giving their time around jobs, families and other commitments. In January, I reached the point where I could not justify taking recurring donations when we did not have the resources to operate properly. Scaling back was the responsible thing to do. The aim was to keep BPUK going while we cut costs and rebuilt around what we could actually sustain. That is what we have done. Throughout consolidation, the work continued and we sent our 2026 Manifesto to all 650 MPs. We also responded to Government, FCA, HMRC and Bank of England consultations, worked on banking access, Digital ID and privacy, and continued publishing articles and practical resources. The way we work has been simplified, with a stricter line on what BPUK can realistically take on. We are still unfunded and our resources remain limited, so coming out of consolidation does not mean we suddenly have the capacity to do everything people would like BPUK to do. There are a lot of worthwhile projects and great people doing important work, but we have to guard our time carefully and focus on where BPUK can have the most impact. A huge thank you to everyone who helped keep BPUK going through this period. The people who continued giving their time, expertise and support made it possible for us to keep moving while we worked through everything behind the scenes. I am very grateful. I would like BPUK to have a paid team and do far more. If you can help with funding, please email contact@bitcoinpolicy.uk. Press release below.

The BBN’s second members only event is live 🚀 Bitcoin. Energy. The future of the UK economy. These are the conversations that need to happen 🇬🇧💪 @AlunCairns @SteveBakerFRSA @JasonADeane @CL_Wheeler from @RenewaBlox Thank you @AntidoteBTC for hosting us, along with @CoinCorner and @HealthProtected for making this event possible!

It’s been non-stop all day at @TheBusinessShow! 💪 The energy has been incredible and the conversations even better. One thing is certain: UK businesses are genuinely interested in learning more about Bitcoin. We’ve spoken with so many forward-thinking entrepreneurs and teams who are curious, open-minded, and excited about the opportunities Bitcoin can bring. A hugely positive first day, and we’re just getting started. 🚀