Bitcoin Self-Custody Framed as Civil Liberty at Bitcoin 2026 Conference

At the Bitcoin 2026 Conference, panelists including Congressman Nick Begich, Joe Kelly of Unchained, and Zach Herbert of Foundation Devices argued that Bitcoin self-custody should be recognized as a protected civil liberty. They emphasized private property rights, historical precedents like the 1933 gold confiscation, and the need for legislative action to prevent centralized control of digital assets.