Crypto’s Next Frontier: Policy, Power & M&A with Lee Bratcher

In this timely and wide-ranging episode of M&A+ The Art After the Deal, host Lisa Scott sits down with Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, during a historic week in U.S. crypto legislation.As the GENIUS Act is signed into law and the Clarity Act gains momentum, Lisa and Lee explore what this federal progress means for Texas, how the blockchain ecosystem has evolved, and where the real M&A activity is heating up in the crypto space.They cover:The origin and mission of the Texas Blockchain CouncilTexas as a global leader in Bitcoin policy and innovationThe structure and players in the blockchain ecosystem—from mining to custody to DeFiTokenization, stablecoins, and what smart capital is doing nowRegulatory clarity and how it’s unlocking M&A across mining, infrastructure, and fintechHow traditional professionals—legal, finance, strategy—can align with and support this evolving spaceDAOs, digital identity, and the long game for TexasLisa and Lee wrap up with a lightning round on underrated innovations, must-read books, and what the future holds for Texas as a digital asset capital.Learn more about Lee Bratcher: texasblockchaincouncil.orgLinks & Resources:Learn more about Lisa’s firm: www.in2edge.comSubscribe to the M&A+ Newsletter on LinkedIn (including the Crypto Series)Follow Lisa Scott and Lee Bratcher on LinkedIn for updatesRecommended Reading: The Bitcoin Standard, Inventing Bitcoin, writings by Nick CarterThis Week in Crypto (Context):GENIUS Act signed into law, marking the first federal crypto legislationClarity Act passes House, defining SEC/CFTC jurisdictionTexas becomes the first U.S. state with a state-funded Bitcoin reserveAbout In2edge:In2edge is the consulting firm behind this podcast — helping companies navigate the complex world of post-M&A execution. From contract transitions to procurement, supplier onboarding to compliance, In2edge brings practical, hands-on solutions that go beyond the strategy decks and into real operational impact. Subscribe to M&A+:If you enjoyed this episode, please subscribe, rate, and share the podcast. And remember, sometimes the smartest move a leader can make is simply asking a great question.