“You can’t stop the signal”. —Mr Universe, Serenity.
Yesterday, I launched 3 new ways to support this newsletter!
Support options are now live for The Meetup Breakdown! You can chip in monthly, yearly, or become a Founder to help keep the newsletter running and support Bitcoin-only events and businesses across the UK. More details here.
Also, there’s a new section toward the bottom this week highlighting bigger events that are a bit further out, roughly more than two months away.
Let’s take a look at the week ahead…
This week’s sponsor is…
Upcoming Bitcoin Meetups
Happening this week…
Bitcoin Bristol: Meeting at Stable Pizza, on Monday 21st at 18:15. Join them for some local craft beers, ciders, sourdough pizza and Bitcoin chat. 🍕 🍺
Oxbit: The Oxford meetup is back this month. You’ll find them at The Old Black Horse (bitcoin accepted) at 19:00 on Monday the 21st. 🍻
Lincolnshire Bitcoin: Lincolnshire Bitcoin meets on the third Monday of each month at 19:30 PM in the Treaty of Commerce, Lincoln. Open to all, from OG’s to newcomers. This month on the 21st. 🍺
Eat & Meet: Susie Violet Ward - Bury St Edmunds: After the success of the March ‘Eat & Meet’ with Joe Bryan, Bury St Edmunds Bitcoin plays host to Susie Violet Ward at the Weeping Willow in Barrow. Starting at 18:00, head along to meet the CEO and Co-founder of Bitcoin Policy UK on Tuesday, 22nd. 🍽️🍺💬
Bitcoin Walk - Edinburgh: Every Saturday they walk around Arthur’s Seat in this historic city. Join them at 12:00 to chat about all things Bitcoin and keep fit. 🚶🏽♂️🚶🏼♀️🚶🏻
Upcoming Special Events
This event isn’t happening next week, but it’s important to add to your calendar now as tickets are selling fast.
🏴 Scottish Bitcoin Conference – Connect & Learn in Glasgow
📅 Date: Saturday, 23 August 2025
🕘 Time: 09:00 – 16:30
📍 Location: Glasgow University Union, 32 University Avenue, Glasgow G12 8LX
The Scottish Bitcoin Conference lands in Glasgow this August for a full day of connection, education, and inspiration at the historic Glasgow University Union.
Featuring a standout lineup of speakers—including Anthony Scaramucci, Hashley Giles, Rick Messit, Dr. Peter Connor, Claire Chisholm, Roger9000, John Magill, Ian Scanlon, Robin Thatcher, Jamie Plowman, Robbie Maltby, Russell Rukin, Peter Lane, Francesco Madonna, and Sam Roberts—the event brings together voices from across the UK and beyond.
Open to all, this is a unique opportunity for both seasoned Bitcoiners and the Bitcoin-curious to engage with the movement in a vibrant and welcoming setting.
🧭 On the Radar
Big events further down the line.
🗓️ 20th Sept - BSE: Bitcoin - Sovereignty - Economics, Bury St Edmunds.
🗓️ 21–23 Nov – Bitfest 2025, Manchester.
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This week’s sponsor is…
Get out and support the meetups where you can, visit Bitcoin Events UK for more info on each meetup and to find your closest on the interactive map.
Stay tuned for more updates next week!
Simon.
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