🇬🇧 Chased Out of England by the Bank of England: My Story, Told on What Bitcoin Did

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Hey hey Bitcoin Wealth Builders.

I recently sat down for a deep-dive interview on the "What Bitcoin Did" podcast to unpack the real power structures that run our world. The interview was recorded on January 5th, 2026, and published on their YouTube channel on January 6th, 2026. At 1 hour and 48 minutes long, it's a comprehensive look at the rigged game of modern finance, and it has already received over 17,000 views.

This blog post is designed to distill the most surprising and impactful takeaways from that extensive conversation. It’s the essential summary for those who want to understand the core message without dedicating two hours to the full video. The financial system is intentionally complex, but understanding a few key principles can change everything. Let's get into it.

Takeaway 1: A Truly "Safe" Bank Is a Threat to the Entire System

Years ago, I tried to create a bank called "Bank to the Future." The goal was simple: to build a full-reserve bank where people truly owned their money. We weren't amateurs; we recruited the team that built Metro Bank—the first group to secure a new UK banking license in 100 years. We were ready to put "60 million at the Bank of England" to get started. I applied for a license and was told, point blank, that it was impossible. We were not allowed to create a bank where deposits weren't fractionally reserved and lent out.

The compromise they offered was the smoking gun. They said we could run our full-reserve model, but only if we agreed to "build it on top of a clearing bank" like Barclays. In that scenario, our customers' funds would sit with us, but our bank's funds would sit with Barclays, who would then be free to fractionally reserve our deposits. We wouldn't be lending, but we would be giving the ability to rehypothecate to the bank we built on. They get to make all the money on the deposits.

The reason they blocked a true alternative reveals the core problem: the entire system is a debt-based Ponzi scheme. A full-reserve bank, where your money is your property, is a direct threat. If people had the option to move their money from the fractional-reserve system (the Ponzi) to a full-reserve system (where they own the underlying asset), it would trigger a mass outflow that would break the entire banking system. They can't allow a legitimate exit to exist within their framework.

it's a Ponzi from day one... you have this perpetual cycle that's guaranteed to completely bankrupt the people bankrupt the corporation and bankrupt the government.

Takeaway 2: The Real Rulers Aren't Elected

So if the banks won't even allow an honest competitor, who are they protecting? It’s not the politicians. If you believe the problem is the government, or that changing politicians will fix things, you are looking in the wrong place. After years of trying to engage with the political process, I came to a clear conclusion: government has been "completely co-opted by corporate interest." Political theater is a distraction designed to keep you from seeing who is really in charge.

The real power lies with what I call the "Financial Industrial Complex." This isn't just a catchy phrase; it's a description of the real pyramid of power. At the top are massive asset managers like BlackRock, State Street, and Vanguard. They own shares in the banks. The banks, in turn, control the politicians through lobbying, campaign funding, and access to the capital they need to operate. The politicians are merely the public-facing managers of a system they don't control.

the financial industrial complex controls everything every Senate member every Congress member are all controlled by corporate interest

Takeaway 3: Wall Street's "Adoption" Is a Centralization Attack

Once you understand that this Financial Industrial Complex is in charge, their recent moves into Bitcoin look very different. There is a lot of excitement around Bitcoin ETFs and the entry of Wall Street institutions. Many see this as mainstream adoption and a sign of victory. This is a mistake. This is the latest and most sophisticated attack vector on Bitcoin: centralization.

Wall Street's objective is not to embrace the principles of Bitcoin, but to co-opt it. Their strategy is to use financial instruments like ETFs and complex corporate debt structures to get as much Bitcoin as possible under their control and in their custody. Look at the MicroStrategy model. They use debt and equity capital markets to acquire vast amounts of Bitcoin. But in doing so, the company becomes "subordinate to the corporate debt investors" and the entire "proof of weapons network." This process places the Bitcoin under the indirect control of the very financial institutions it was designed to circumvent. They want to turn Bitcoin into just another financial asset that they manage, stripping it of its sovereign power.

Wall Street can use Bitcoin in order to maintain its power structure and it will and it has and it's too late already.

And they want everybody to own Bitcoin in custody but they want to own Bitcoin in self- custody the things that they want you to do are the opposite of what you should be doing

Takeaway 4: Stop Voting at the Ballot Box and Start Voting With Your Money

Engaging in the left-vs-right political debate is a complete waste of time. It is a carefully constructed theater to distract you while the real looting takes place behind the scenes. Politicians are subordinate to financial interests; real change will never come from them.

The most powerful tool you have for change is a boycott. The only thing the global power structure—the "proof of weapons network"—cares about is the flow of money. If you want to make a real difference, you have to hit them where it hurts. You must vote with your money.

Here is the actionable playbook for boycotting the system:

•  Boycott the Federal Reserve: Buy Bitcoin.
•  Boycott Wall Street (BlackRock, etc.): Don't buy the Bitcoin ETF. Take self-custody.
•  Boycott the banks: Don't borrow against your Bitcoin.
•  Boycott the industrial complexes: Invest in your local farmers and food supply chains. 

They want you addicted to processed food; you vote against them by eating fresh meat and real food from your own community.

Bitcoin is the ultimate boycott. It is the peaceful exit from a system designed to extract your wealth and control your life.

Conclusion: This Isn't Bleak, It's an Opportunity

I know this information can sound bleak, especially for those of us living in the West. The truth is, the West is being sacrificed. But this isn't a malicious act; it's the logical outcome of how the global financial system operates. The "Financial Industrial Complex" is global and apolitical; it goes "wherever returns go." It has finished extracting assets from the West and is now shifting its capital and operations to rising powers.

Knowing the rules of the game allows you to play it differently. The transition to a multi-polar world, where the US dollar is no longer the sole hegemon, is a net positive for hard money like gold and, more importantly, Bitcoin.

Simply owning Bitcoin in self-custody is the most effective and peaceful protest against this rigged system. It is the path to building true, sovereign wealth outside of their control. When it comes to the old system, remember this:

This isn't getting better in the West, this gets worse

Bitcoin is the clear, logical, and necessary alternative.

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DISCLAIMER

This blog post is provided for informational and educational purposes only and reflects the insights and analyses shared during a deep-dive interview regarding the "rigged game" of modern finance and the "Financial Industrial Complex". The views expressed regarding the "debt-based Ponzi scheme" inherent in fractional-reserve banking, the "proof of weapons network," and the inevitable bankruptcy of governments and corporations are based on the speaker's interpretation of systemic power structures and historical financial patterns.

Please be advised that discussions concerning the subordination of politicians to corporate interests, the "theater" of the political process, and the theory that the West is being "sacrificed" as capital shifts to rising powers are highly speculative in nature. While the content seeks to unpack the "shadowy figures" and "looting" that take place behind the scenes of international finance, it does not constitute official reporting or absolute factual certainty.

Furthermore, the information presented here does not constitute financial, investment, or legal advice. The presentation of Bitcoin as the "ultimate boycott" and a "peaceful exit" from the banking system is intended to foster critical thinking rather than serve as a definitive basis for financial decisions. Readers are reminded that the sovereign individual thesis relies heavily on personal responsibility. Strategies such as self-custody and avoiding centralised entities, ETFs, or rehypothecation are presented as methods to mitigate the risks of centralisation attacks and asset stripping, but they carry their own significant technical risks.

The potential for Bitcoin to act as a "clear, logical, and necessary alternative" is discussed within a long-term geopolitical framework—specifically the transition to a multi-polar world—and is not a guarantee of future returns. You are encouraged to perform your own due diligence and consult with professional advisors before engaging in any financial activities, such as moving assets into self-custody or changing investment strategies, based on the predicted decline of traditional Western financial dominance.