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Bitcoin Policy Institute Welcomes Sam Lyman as Head of Research

The Bitcoin Policy Institute (BPI) is making headlines with its latest appointment of Sam Lyman, a former senior advisor and chief speechwriter at the U.S. Department of the Treasury, as the new Head of Research. As the organization embarks on a mission to deepen its research at the intersection of Bitcoin, artificial intelligence (AI), and digital asset policies, Lyman's extensive expertise is seen as a significant boost to its efforts.

Lyman's past role at the Treasury involved shaping policies and communications on critical topics such as trade, tax, and capital markets. Among his notable contributions were his influence on the administration's digital asset policies, specifically the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, the CLARITY Act, and legislation concerning stablecoins.

In an official statement, Lyman remarked, "The next American century depends on our ability to continue to lead in emerging monetary networks like Bitcoin and stablecoins. BPI is equipping our nation's leaders with the guidance and expertise they need to do exactly that. This is a think tank for the Fourth Turning, and I am grateful for the opportunity to lead its research efforts."

Before his tenure at the Treasury, Lyman was the public policy director at Riot Platforms, a prominent digital asset and AI infrastructure company. There, he helped advocate for a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve and made compelling cases in public forums. He has also held positions at a Washington-based think tank and served as the chief speechwriter to former Senator Orrin G. Hatch from Utah. Lyman is academically grounded with a master's degree in public policy from Princeton University.

Grant McCarty, Executive Director of BPI, stated, "Sam is one of the sharpest policy minds in Washington. He joins BPI at a moment when Bitcoin, stablecoins, and AI are becoming central to America's economic and geopolitical future. His combination of private-sector and government experience will be a major asset to our organization as we continue this phase of rapid growth."

BPI aims to provide nonpartisan research and analysis on the implications of Bitcoin and emerging monetary networks. With Lyman at the helm of research, stakeholders in the realm of digital assets can look forward to informed insights and guidance that will shape policy and public understanding of these revolutionary technologies.

For more information on the Bitcoin Policy Institute, including its mission and ongoing projects, visit www.btcpolicy.org.