Simple, Powerful Bitcoin Adoption for Small & Medium Businesses with Hashley Giles Ep 19

In this episode of the Emerge21 Podcast, we’re joined by Jeremy Casey better known on X as Hashley Giles https://x.com/Jcastweet, an independent business owner and the host of the UK Bitcoin Spaces on X - live every Monday at 8:30 PM.Jeremy shares how lockdowns pushed him to reassess everything, eventually discovering Bitcoin via Max Keiser. Always Bitcoin-only, never touching altcoins, Jez has personally onboarded over 40 merchants in South West London to accept Bitcoin.From running grassroots meetups and building real-world payment ecosystems to implementing a 12.5% Bitcoin treasury strategy in his own business, Jeremy offers practical, no-nonsense insights into UK adoption.Whether you're a business owner, Bitcoiner, or Bitcoin-curious, this episode reveals why Bitcoin for SMEs is the UK's greatest untapped opportunity.🔔 Subscribe for new episodes every week covering Bitcoin, business, and decentralized change.⏱️ Chapters / Show Notes (Timestamps):00:00 – Intro: Jeremy’s business background & discovering Bitcoin02:46 – Lockdowns, struggle & restructuring his company03:57 – His Bitcoin “aha” moment via Max Keiser05:00 – Daughter’s initials are BTC?!06:16 – Never bought an altcoin, Bitcoin-only from day one07:00 – Surprised by the age and mindset of many UK Bitcoiners08:20 – First merchant onboarded: local coffee shop story09:40 – Hosting Bitcoin dinners, community building & merchant credibility11:05 – Onboarding approach: focus on utility, not price13:15 – Bitcoin on the balance sheet: allocating 12.5% weekly15:00 – Educating staff on Bitcoin vs pensions17:00 – Why Bitcoin's simplicity is its greatest strength20:00 – UK SMEs hold £380B in cash—Jeremy’s call to action23:30 – Building trust through Bitcoin business connections26:00 – Hosting UK Bitcoin Spaces every Monday at 8:30 PM28:00 – Engaging with skeptics & critics like gold bugs31:00 – Generational shift & cultural resistance to Bitcoin35:00 – Why many merchants fail: lack of community engagement38:00 – The “Hard Money: Gold & Bitcoin” event success40:30 – Network effects & the importance of Bitcoin-native business44:00 – Final thoughts: Education must move faster🔗 Links & Mentions: https://x.com/Jcastweet🔊 Join UK Bitcoin Spaces: Mondays at 8:30 PM on X 👉 https://twitter.com/jcasstweet🌐 Emerge21 Website: https://www.emerge21.com🎧 Listen to all episodes: [Emerge21 Podcast Playlist]📬 Contact us: [email protected]🐦 Twitter/X: @Emerge21📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/emerge.21/⚠️ Disclaimer for This Episode (Emerge21):This content is provided for informational and educational purposes only and does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. The views expressed in this episode reflect the personal opinions of the speakers based on current geopolitical, macroeconomic, and Bitcoin-related developments.Investing in Bitcoin involves significant risk, including market volatility, regulatory uncertainty, and potential loss of capital. You should always perform your own due diligence and consult with a qualified professional advisor before making any financial decisions.This episode, including its description and accompanying materials, was produced with the assistance of AI technology to improve clarity, structure, and depth of analysis. Emerge21, its speakers, and affiliated entities are not responsible or liable for any financial losses or damages arising from actions taken based on the information presented.Stay informed, practice self-custody responsibly, and secure your Bitcoin holdings. 🌱🚀