Bitcoin, Freedom & Global Disruption: Matthew Pines on the Strategic Future of Money

Atlas Network with Michael Carnuccio - A podcast by Atlas Network

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What if Bitcoin isn’t just digital money—but a tool for liberty, geopolitical strategy, and civil resilience?

In this episode of Atlas Network with Michael Caruccio, we speak with Matthew Pines, Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI). From war-gaming national security threats to shaping Bitcoin policy at the highest levels of government, Matt shares his journey into the heart of the monetary revolution.

We explore:

  • Why Bitcoin is the “freedom money” of the digital age

  • The origins and evolution of the Bitcoin Policy Institute

  • How open-source technology and decentralized finance reshape geopolitics

  • The risks of centralized power and how Bitcoin defends against it

  • What policymakers get wrong about Bitcoin—and how BPI educates them

  • Global momentum: How activists, dissidents, and allies are using Bitcoin

  • The future of money, AI, and why we're at a historical turning point

Timestamps:

00:00 Introduction to Atlas Network

00:45 Meet Matt Pines: Executive Director of Bitcoin Policy Institute

02:07 Matt Pines' Career Journey

05:51 Bitcoin Policy Institute: Mission and Vision

08:24 Why Bitcoin?

13:07 The Evolution and Impact of Bitcoin Policy Institute

19:19 Bitcoin's Role in Global Disruption

25:46 Global Bitcoin Movement

26:08 Bitcoin's History in China

27:37 Human Rights and Bitcoin

28:18 Bitcoin Policy Initiatives

29:32 Bitcoin Policy Summit

30:36 Future of Bitcoin Policy

34:06 Bitcoin Embassy in DC

34:54 Getting Involved with BPI

37:08 Leadership and Vision

40:18 Adapting to Change

43:15 Balancing Work and Life

46:00 Advice for New Organizations

49:30 Conclusion and Call to Action

Matt also shares insights into building high-impact teams, maintaining hope in times of volatility, and creating agile organizations that adapt fast.

This is not just about Bitcoin—it’s about shaping the future of freedom in a digital world.


Learn more about Bitcoin Policy Institute: https://btcpolicy.org

Use the discount code “FREEDOM" for 50% off a ticket to the Bitcoin Policy Summit on June 25. Register here: https://lu.ma/btcpolicysummit


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