Matthew Pines is the Executive Director of the Bitcoin Policy Institute, where he oversees strategic initiatives at the intersection of Bitcoin, national security, and geopolitics. He previously served as Director of Intelligence for PinnacleOne at SentinelOne, advising multinational firms on cyber risk and resilience. With over thirteen years of experience in security strategy, Pines holds degrees from the London School of Economics (MSc in Philosophy and Public Policy) and Johns Hopkins University, bringing deep expertise in national preparedness and strategic security assessment.