Susie Violet Ward.

Bitcoin and the distinction between Bitcoin and crypto

Reporting and commentary that treats Bitcoin as distinct from the wider crypto market, including work on media narratives, speculation, market structure and the differences between Bitcoin and altcoins.

UK Bitcoin and digital asset policy

Coverage of UK regulatory developments and direct policy engagement through Bitcoin Policy UK, including consultation responses and engagement with HM Treasury, the FCA, the Bank of England and HMRC.

Bitcoin, crypto and cryptoasset regulation

Reporting on the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA), the UK’s regulatory approach to Bitcoin, digital assets and cryptoassets, and the practical impact of regulatory changes on users, businesses and markets.

Financial privacy

Reporting on financial surveillance, data collection and privacy risk, including the consequences of linking identity to financial activity and public blockchain data.

KYC, AML and FATF

Commentary on Know Your Customer (KYC) requirements, Anti-Money Laundering (AML) rules and Financial Action Task Force (FATF) standards such as the Travel Rule, with a focus on the balance between financial crime policy, privacy and security.

Digital identity

Reporting on digital identity systems and their relationship to privacy, financial access and state or institutional control.

CBDCs

Commentary on Central Bank Digital Currencies (CBDCs), including the digital pound, with a focus on privacy, programmability, financial autonomy and the role of central banks in digital money.

Stablecoins

Coverage of stablecoins and their regulatory treatment, including UK policy, taxation and the relationship between private digital money and central bank initiatives.

Self custody

Reporting and commentary on Bitcoin self custody, inheritance, custody tools and the policy questions surrounding individuals holding Bitcoin directly.

Bitcoin mining and energy

Reporting on Bitcoin mining, energy use, renewable energy and the role mining can play in different energy systems and markets.

Grid flexibility and energy infrastructure

Policy and research work on Bitcoin mining as flexible demand, including its potential role in balancing electricity grids and supporting energy infrastructure.

Bitcoin treasury companies

Analysis of Bitcoin treasury companies, including their structure, market risks and the implications for investors.

Political influence, lobbying and digital asset policy

Reporting and policy work examining how digital asset policy is shaped, who has access to policymakers and regulators, and the role of industry lobbying and political influence.

Misconceptions, risk and public understanding of Bitcoin and crypto

Work aimed at correcting common misunderstandings, distinguishing Bitcoin from higher-risk crypto speculation and explaining risk clearly for a general audience.

Technology, surveillance and financial freedom

Reporting on the intersection of technology, data, money and individual freedom, including digital identity, financial surveillance and the changing infrastructure of payments.

Beyond her published archive, Susie is available for rapid-response comment on fast-moving stories in Bitcoin and digital assets, including regulatory decisions, stablecoin developments, major exchange news, enforcement actions, market disruption, political donations involving digital assets, privacy and surveillance, KYC, AML and FATF developments, digital identity, CBDCs and Bitcoin treasury companies. For urgent requests, contact hello@pressfiles.media.

Susie is available for TV, radio, podcasts, panels and expert commentary on the topics above. For interview requests, commissions or speaking enquiries, contact hello@pressfiles.media or use the media & speaking bookings form on the main site.