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  • Kwarteng admits the 2022 mini-budget was rushed, with limited coordination contributing to market turmoil and pension fund stress.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • He maintains the policy\u2019s intent was sound, but warns the UK now faces a structural fiscal imbalance.<\/span><\/li>\n
  • His focus has shifted towards Bitcoin and long-term monetary thinking, now reflected in his role at Stack BTC.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

    Kwasi Kwarteng, the UK\u2019s former Chancellor, is speaking again about the fallout from the 2022 mini-budget as he shifts his attention towards Bitcoin and long-term economic thinking. His time in office began on 6 September 2022, just before the death of Queen Elizabeth II, which compressed an already tight policy window.<\/p>\n

    He said the mini-budget was introduced within two weeks of taking office and described the process as \u201cvery, very rushed business\u201d. With limited time for coordination or review, the rollout contributed to market instability. Gilt yields moved sharply higher, and the episode exposed weaknesses in pension funds using Liability-Driven Investment strategies.<\/p>\n

    Kwarteng acknowledged that the execution was poor but said the intent behind the policy remains valid. He warned that the UK now faces a broader fiscal problem, describing a \u201cdoom loop\u201d where government spending exceeds tax income and higher taxes weaken incentives.<\/p>\n

    Related: Bitcoin Faces $10K Downside Warning as Oil Surge Rattles Markets<\/strong><\/p>\n

    Focusing on Long-Term Economic Strategy<\/h2>\n

    He also criticised the focus on short-term outcomes in politics and financial markets, saying decisions are often driven by immediate reactions rather than long-term planning. He argued that a longer-term approach is needed.<\/p>\n

    This shift in focus has led him to revisit monetary systems, including Bitcoin. He said UK institutions were aware of digital assets but slow to engage, while Paris has taken a more forward-leaning stance.<\/p>\n

    Kwarteng is now executive chairman of Stack BTC, a company holding 31 BTC, reflecting his move towards longer-term monetary strategies.<\/p>\n

    Related: Bitcoin ETFs Snap Outflow Streak with $1.3B Inflows in March<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n

    Bitcoin,United Kingdom#Chancellor #Revisits #MiniBudget #Fallout #Turns #Focus #Bitcoin1775477977<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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