Episode 32 - Building a Grassroots Movement: Insights on Stand With Crypto in the UK

In this episode of The Gage, our CEO had the pleasure of speaking with Katie Harries, the Director for International Policy at Coinbase. We discussed the impactful "Stand With Crypto" movement, which began in the U.S. and has now expanded to the U.K, with plans for further international growth. Katie highlighted the importance of this initiative in mobilising crypto advocates and turning them into informed voters, especially in light of the upcoming elections.Katie emphasised the unique approach that the U.K. will take with "Stand With Crypto," focusing on promoting a positive business and policy environment for digital assets. She outlined the movement's goals, including showcasing the economic benefits of blockchain technology and fostering grassroots support across various communities.We explored several innovative use cases of blockchain technology beyond financial services, such as its applications in telecommunications and supply chain tracking. Katie also shared insights into the government's role in creating a comprehensive regulatory framework and the need for a cross-government strategy to fully harness the potential of blockchain.Katie expressed her excitement about the opportunities for the U.K. to lead in the digital revolution and invited listeners to engage with the movement by signing up and sharing their own innovative use cases. It was an enlightening conversation, and we at Greengage are eager to see how the "Stand With Crypto" initiative evolves in the coming months. Listen to our other podcasts: https://www.greengage.co/podcasts About Stand With CryptoStand With Crypto is a non-profit organisation dedicated to uniting global crypto advocates. It is more than a community - it's a movement., which is committed to driving sensible crypto innovation and crypto policy. In the United States the movement has reached over 700,000 sign-ups and is continuing to grow. The initiative is now expanding internationally and is coming to the UK now. Greengage is proud to be an official partner of the Stand With Crypto initiative in the UK and are honoured to join a community of innovators who recognise the transformative potential of blockchain technology.To join the movement, register here: https://ukstandwithcrypto.deform.cc/signup/?utm_source=greengage&utm_medium=social Read more about Stand with Crypto: https://www.standwithcrypto.org/  Time stamps00:00:00 - Introduction to Katie Harries and Her Background00:01:30 - The Stand With Crypto Movement in the US00:02:50 - Expanding Stand With Crypto to the UK00:03:40 - The Vision for Stand With Crypto in the UK00:04:50 - Showcasing Blockchain Use Cases Beyond Finance00:06:30 - Engaging Policymakers and Local Communities00:08:10 - Goals for Government Support and Policy Framework00:10:30 - Coinbase's Role in Stand With Crypto00:12:00 - Plans for Future Events and Expansion00:14:30 - How to Get Involved with Stand With Crypto00:16:00 - Closing Thoughts and Future Opportunities