The future of Bitcoin Alaska
Posted: Wed Jul 09, 2025 5:27 am
Hoek intends to host another conference next year. He looks forward to increased attendance from the publicity generated by this year’s conference. He also had ambitions for “Bitcoin tourism” in Juneau, with possibilities such as an educational “Bitcoin park.”
While some see now as the time for Alaska to invest, others harbor skepticism.
Adam O’Brien, founder of Bitcoin Well, approached country email list Robert Sewell, a protester, to pivot his anger at Begich into supporting Bitcoin. Sewell explained his reservations to O’Brien.
“I consider Bitcoin to be a Ponzi scheme, which is basically those who got in early are the winners, and those who got in late are nobodies,” Sewell said. “I think the game is over as far as making money.”
While some see now as the time for Alaska to invest, others harbor skepticism.
Adam O’Brien, founder of Bitcoin Well, approached country email list Robert Sewell, a protester, to pivot his anger at Begich into supporting Bitcoin. Sewell explained his reservations to O’Brien.
“I consider Bitcoin to be a Ponzi scheme, which is basically those who got in early are the winners, and those who got in late are nobodies,” Sewell said. “I think the game is over as far as making money.”