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Susie Violet Ward

  • Contributor, Forbes
  • CEO and Co-Founder, Bitcoin Policy UK
  • Journalist, Freelance
London
As seen in: Forbes, Flipboard, Bitcoin Magazine, City AM, Forbes Brasil, NewsBreak, Forbes Ecuador, Forbes Uruguay, Forbes Paraguay
Covers:  Bitcoin, regulation, financial privacy, surveillance, digital ID, CBDCs, civil liberties, financial freedom, censorship, government policy, self-custody, Bitcoin mining and energy.
Doesn't Cover: Altcoin promotions, token launches, NFTs, meme coins, trading signals, price predictions, sponsored reviews or cryptocurrency marketing.
Susie Violet Ward | CEO & Co-Founder @BitcoinPolicyUK | Bitcoin journalist with bylines @Forbes & @CityAM

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Susie Violet Ward is an independent journalist and Forbes contributor covering Bitcoin, financial regulation, privacy, government surveillance and digital identity.

Her reporting focuses on the impact of government policy and financial regulation on individual freedoms, privacy and personal security. Recent Forbes investigations have examined HMRC's proposed information powers, the expansion of the UK's digital identity infrastructure and the security risks of collecting and retaining sensitive…

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Britain Scrapped Digital ID. So Why Is It Still Expanding?

Britain Scrapped Digital ID. So Why Is It Still Expanding?

Britain scrapped its digital ID scheme but GOV.UK One Login continues to expand raising concerns over privacy…

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HMRC's Proposed Crypto Powers Could Increase Physical Security Risks

HMRC's Proposed Crypto Powers Could Increase Physical Security Risks

HMRC's proposed crypto powers could link identity data to blockchain activity, raising long‑term privacy and …

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Who Is Gaining Control Of Britain's Digital State?

Who Is Gaining Control Of Britain's Digital State?

Britain's growing reliance on foreign tech firms is raising questions over vendor lock-in, sovereignty and wh…

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A $38 Million Theft, A Global Manhunt & The Illusion Of Digital Safety

A $38 Million Theft, A Global Manhunt & The Illusion Of Digital Safety

A $38 million Coldcard bitcoin theft and Russia's case against Telegram founder Pavel Durov show why digital …

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When The Financial System Can't Reach People In Crisis, Bitcoin Can

When The Financial System Can't Reach People In Crisis, Bitcoin Can

Humanitarian crowdfunding can raise thousands in hours, but banking rules, sanctions and intermediaries may s…

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FATF's Fraud Roadmap Expands Data Risks And Global Surveillance

FATF's Fraud Roadmap Expands Data Risks And Global Surveillance

FATF wants larger datasets and real-time information sharing to fight fraud, but surveillance heavy complianc…

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Britain Scrapped Digital ID. So Why Is It Still Expanding?

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By Susie Violet Ward
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LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM - OCTOBER 18: Protesters march against UK Government's plan to introduce a digital identification card in central in London, United Kingdom on October 18, 2025. The government wants to introduce a digital ID system across the UK, with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer saying it will ensure the country's 'borders are more secure'. The IDs will not have to be carried day-to-day, but they will be compulsory for anyone wanting to work.
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HMRC’s Proposed Crypto Powers Could Increase Physical Security Risks

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By Susie Violet Ward
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HM Revenue and Customs on Whitehall in London, England, United Kingdom. HM Revenue & Customs also known as HMRC is in charge of all elelments of tax and taxation as well as administering corporation tax, excise duties, national minimum wage enforcement, recovery of student loans, child benefit etc. Photo by Mike Kemp... More In Pictures via Getty Images HMRC is proposing to extend its information powers to cryptoasset businesses and update the rules around computer records and software.
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HMRC's Proposed Crypto Powers Could Increase Physical Security Risks

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← ARTICLES ARCHIVE By Susie Violet Ward · Forbes · 8 October 2026 [ TAX REPORTING · UK POLICY · PHYSICAL SECURITY · FINANCIAL PRIVACY ] In 2026, HMRC proposed extending its information powers to cryptoasset businesses, including Financial Institution Notices for cryptoasset service providers and updated rules on computer records and software. The consultation closed on 7 September 2026, and ministers had not decided on the reforms when the article was published.
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