EPISODE · Apr 22, 2025 · 42 MIN
#95 Lee Bratcher, Texas Blockchain Council - Digital Assets Policy
from Alt Funds Network · host Lee Bratcher, Skyler Steinke, Mike Schroeder
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Background:Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 100 member companies and hundreds of individuals that seek to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin and blockchain innovation. Description: Join us as we dive into an in-depth conversation with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this episode, Lee shares his unique journey from Army Officer School and political science academia to founding the Texas Blockchain Council. Learn about Texas' strategic push in the blockchain space, their groundbreaking Bitcoin reserve bill, and the multifaceted role of trade associations in regulatory and business development work. Discover the challenges and opportunities faced by crypto companies, from banking issues to the evolving regulatory landscape for digital assets and stablecoins. Stay tuned for insights on the future of blockchain regulation, market structures, and how Texas aims to become a global powerhouse in the digital economy.
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