Bitcoin Venture Capital Firm Axiom Hires Former UK Minister

Axiom, a Bitcoin-related venture capital firm, has hired a former minister as an advisor. On the 28th (local time), John Baker, a former senior minister in the UK,
n Baker has reportedly taken an advisory role at venture capital firm Axiom, subject to conditions to ensure fair governance.
British politician John Baker was accused of colluding with business leaders over his advisory role in the private sector, according to British government records released on the same day.
Axiom requested approval from the Advisory Committee on Business and Business Administration (ACOBA), which, through a background investigation, approved Baker to assume a paid advisory role at Axiom.
The document recommended that Baker follow seven principles in public life: selflessness, honesty, objectivity, accountability, openness, integrity, and leadership.
Baker served as national secretary in the Northern Ireland Office until 2024. ACOBA's internal evaluation found that during his tenure, Axi
Axiom Ventures said it has no plans to engage in activities that would benefit the government or undermine its integrity.
Capital is an advisory and investment firm focused on the Bitcoin ecosystem.
The asset management firm plans to hire Baker as a part-time adviser to Axiom Venture Fund II.