How Bitcoin Can Empower the World: Insights from Susie Violet Ward
“Criminals will be using JP Morgan and HSBC. Definitely not Bitcoin because every transaction is transparent and traceable on the blockchain, which actually makes it a really poor choice for crime.” – Susie Violet Ward
At a time when global financial systems are being put to the test — from climate challenges to authoritarian regimes — Susie Violet Ward is emerging as one of the most incisive voices calling for a smarter, fairer, more inclusive economy. As co-founder and CEO of Bitcoin Policy UK and a respected journalist writing for Forbes, Susie draws on decades of financial-systems experience to challenge conventional wisdom about Bitcoin, energy, and global equity.
In this exclusive interview with the London Keynote Speakers Agency, Susie Violet Ward sets the record straight on the most misunderstood myths about Bitcoin. She explores how digital currency can play a powerful role in promoting financial inclusion, fueling renewable-energy innovation and empowering individuals worldwide.
Whether you’re sceptical, curious or already involved in crypto, Susie’s insights offer more than commentary — they provide a roadmap for how Bitcoin might help reshape everything from energy grids to economic empowerment.
Q1. From your perspective, what are the most persistent myths surrounding Bitcoin, and why do they continue to spread?
Susie Violet Ward: “There are so many, but we’ll start with the biggest one, is that Bitcoin is bad for the environment and that it wastes energy. It’s just simply not true. Bitcoin mining is designed to find the cheapest energy, which usually means surplus power from renewables or energy that would otherwise be wasted.
“It provides unique benefits to the grid, like balancing supply and demand, and increases operations with some of the cleanest energy …
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