Discussing the City of Austin's cryptocurrency study

Today’s episode (153) features Austin Council Member Mackenzie Kelly (District 6). https://www.austintexas.gov/department/district-6 She and Bingham Group CEO discuss her recently passed resolution "directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin." The resolution was one of two addressing cryptocurrency. The second, also passed that day and sponsored by Austin Mayor Steve Adler called for a broader review of the blockchain/Web3 space. Related Episodes: BG Podcast EP. 152: Discussing Municipal Crypto and Blockchain Policy https://soundcloud.com/the-bingham-group-llc/episode152 LINKS: Item 55 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to conduct a fact-finding study on the adoption, use, and holding of Bitcoin or other cryptocurrencies by the City of Austin.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=378563 Item 57 (Approve a resolution directing the City Manager to foster an environment in Austin that supports the creation and development of new innovations, such as blockchain and other Web3 related technologies, protocols, and applications.): https://www.austintexas.gov/edims/document.cfm?id=379159 ABOUT THE BINGHAM GROUP, LLC The Bingham Group, LLC is a full service lobbying firm representing and advising clients on government affairs, public affairs, and procurement matters in the Austin Metro. CONTACT US at: [email protected] FOLLOW US: LinkedIn -> www.linkedin.com/company/binghamgp Facebook -> www.facebook.com/binghamgp Instagram -> www.instagram.com/binghamgroup Twitter -> twitter.com/binghamgp THE BG PODCAST IS PART OFTHE BG MEDIA NETWORK An Austin-based digital content network focused on emerging creators.From concept to execution, and on, we help you tell your story. Released by: BG Media Group for The Bingham Group, LLC (www.binghamgp.com)