Anna Štrébl

The geopolitical game theory is unfolding in real time. Each week brings new rumors—small, medium, and even major states are reportedly exploring Bitcoin as part of their national strategy. Will the U.S. take the lead with the SBR? Could the Czech National Bank start stacking sats? As we step into 2025, the global landscape is ripe for sovereign adoption. This session dives into the signals, the speculation, and the strategic moves that could define the next phase of Bitcoin’s evolution on the world stage.

Bitcoin is increasingly influencing global affairs. We will explore how different countries approach Bitcoin. The focus will be on the connections between monetary policy, state power, and individual freedom. The lecture will provide a broader context in which Bitcoin functions as neutral, non-state money during times of global political instability.