Renee

Former VP of Research, Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

@craigwarmke @wvuchambers Congratulations Craig!!! Well deserved. I’m very excited about this!

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

@SethSHowes How much would this cost the average person who is starting from zero???

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

This was my first question…

[_Checkmate 🟠🔑⚡☢️🛢️ @_Checkmatey_]

The one question I can't help but ask, is the following;

This paper, if I understand it correctly, is Google saying we have cracked the design for a cryptographically relevant quantum computer.

That's a very big deal.

Why oh why, did they focus the paper on our blockchain bags?

Not government codes. Not banking infrastructure, Not internet protocols.

Internet funny money.

By no means disqualifying, but certainly an odd think to be the topic of interest for such a discovery.

[OSINTdefender @sentdefender]

U.S. President Donald J. Trump’s Treasury Department is planning to add his signature to all denominations of the United States Dollar moving forward, which will mark the first time in history that the sitting president’s signature will appear on American Currency, with Trump’s signature expected to replace that of the U.S. Treasurer, Brandon Beach, sitting alongside his Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent’s, several sources including Beach himself have confirmed to Vanity Fair.

[Polymarket @Polymarket]

JUST IN: Iran is reportedly now considering letting tankers through the Strait of Hormuz if the oil onboard is traded in Chinese yuan rather than the U.S. dollar.

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

WASHINGTON D.C. - Bitcoin Policy Institute releases the following brief on the latest legislative developments on a De Minimis exemption for
Bitcoin transactions.

We will continue to keep you informed as discussions develop.

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

We tested 36 blank-slate frontier AI models to determine their monetary preferences. Across 9000+ scenarios, the agents overwhelmingly chose Bitcoin.

See for yourself at https://t.co/syke97JD0c

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

📄INTERNSHIP: Research Experience for Undergraduates.

An 8-week virtual program focused on high-impact Bitcoin policy, economics, and technical research.

Applications close March 31:
https://t.co/N4DRcHtarl

[Anna Stenstrom @AGseedfree]

I had such a valuable experience last summer! Any students interested in working in Bitcoin should apply. What a great opportunity! @DavidZell_ @Renee_C_S @jyn_urso @rettlerb @thetrocro @gpdwyer

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

🚨Once in a lifetime opportunity for young bitcoins!

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

🇺🇸 ANNOUNCEMENT: Applications are now open for the Bitcoin Policy Institute's Summer Research Program!

Spend your summer shaping the future of Bitcoin policy with hands-on research and mentorship from leading experts.

Don't miss out, apply today!

[Zack Shapiro @zackbshapiro]

The IMF is calling for a 34% CAGR and you're bearish?

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

🇺🇸 STATEMENT: BPI Head of Policy Zack Shapiro on Crypto Market Structure Legislation 👇

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

🥳👀Excited to have Nik as our newest fellow! Look for exciting things to come!

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

BPI is pleased to welcome Nik Bhatia (@timevalueofbtc) as a Visiting Fellow. Nik is a leading expert on the mechanics of the U.S. dollar system—from money markets and liquidity to the infrastructure that supports dollar clearing and settlement globally.

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

1 in 5 countries are already on the path to bitcoin exposure. You don’t want to be the last country standing.

[Sam Callahan @samcallah]

The governor of the South African central bank scoffs at the idea of a strategic Bitcoin reserve asking, “Why not a strategic beef reserve? Why not an apple reserve? Why Bitcoin?!”

Brian Armstrong responds:

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

@efenigson @Womenofbitcoin_ @natbrunell @isabellasg3 @mir_btc @aubreystrobel @HaileyLennonBTC @carlabitcoin @halstonvalencia @21MMforthe21st @carol_bitcoin @DecentraSuze @efenigson

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

@efenigson @Womenofbitcoin_ @natbrunell @isabellasg3 @mir_btc @aubreystrobel @HaileyLennonBTC @carlabitcoin @halstonvalencia @21MMforthe21st @carol_bitcoin @DecentraSuze Any interest on a discussion of Nation State adoption of bitcoin?

[katie punklow @yourweirdaunt]

Loved hosting the first DMV Women & Bitcoin meetup at @PubKey DC 🧡

Great turnout, great conversations, and yes—I’m still learning too.

Can’t wait to pack this room out in the future. See you next month 👀

Huge thanks to Bhava + Fatima for organizing ✨@BTCDistrict

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

As someone who’s spent years watching privacy debates swing between fear and ideology, this feels different.

Real Americans + real developers telling us what they actually value and fear.

Excited for April 2026.
cc @bitcoinpolicy @Fedibtc @CornellTPI

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

ANNOUNCEMENT: BPI is partnering with @Fedibtc and @CornellTPI to field a two-year study tracking how policy shapes privacy decisions for users and developers.

Privacy debates tend to rely on theory, not data. We're setting out to fix that.

First findings: April 2026. 📷

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

ANNOUNCEMENT: BPI is partnering with @Fedibtc and @CornellTPI to field a two-year study tracking how policy shapes privacy decisions for users and developers.

Privacy debates tend to rely on theory, not data. We're setting out to fix that.

First findings: April 2026. 📷

[Renee @Renee_C_S]

Clearer insight into privacy expectations and policy pressures is essential for trustworthy systems.

This integrated study delivers exactly that—nationally representative data + developer perspectives.

The future of financial privacy deserves evidence; excited to provide it!

[Bitcoin Policy Institute @bitcoinpolicy]

BPI VP of Research @Renee_C_S: "Clearer insight into how privacy expectations and policy pressures intersect is essential for building systems people can trust. This research helps move the conversation from assumptions to evidence."

Learn more: https://t.co/UR2ECg4UtG