UK Social Media Ban: Welcome to Orwell’s 1984 | Bitcoin Banter

UK Social Media Ban: Welcome to Orwell’s 1984 | Bitcoin Banter

June 19, 2026 · 27 min

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The episode discusses the implications of the UK social media ban and its effects on privacy and freedom, alongside topics like self-custody of Bitcoin and the rise of Elon Musk.

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