Kwasi Kwarteng holds the distinction of being among Britain’s briefest-serving finance ministers. His chancellorship lasted merely 38 days during autumn 2022. Today, he’s re-emerging in the public sphere, though his focus has shifted dramatically toward bitcoin and his critique of conventional financial systems. Kwarteng assumed the chancellor position on September 6, 2022. Within 48 hours, Queen Elizabeth II passed away. This unexpected event condensed his timeline significantly. His administration subsequently introduced an ambitious emergency budget less than two weeks following his appointment. The consequences ... (full story)