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The Last Trade // Connect with Onramp // Onramp Terminal // Tim Kotzman on X // Texas Blockchain Council // Lee Bratcher on XThe Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin-native podcast covering the intersection of bitcoin, tech, & finance on a macro scale. Hosted by Jackson Mikalic, Michael Tanguma, Brian Cubellis, & Tim Kotzman. Join us as we dive into what bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, & propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset...in the digital age, it's The Last Trade that investors will ever need to make.00:00-Introduction to Lee Bratcher and TBC03:34-The Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Bill06:41-Shifts in Federal and State Policy09:25-The Role of Stablecoins and Bitcoin in the Economy12:34-The Dynamics of Legislative Processes15:17-Sovereign Nations and Bitcoin Adoption21:21-State Competition in Bitcoin Legislation24:30-The Importance of Education in Bitcoin Adoption43:00-Custodial Challenges and Opportunities51:12-Federal Level Developments and Strategic Reserves01:01:34-Single Point of Failure of the Week01:18:56-Outro & DisclaimerPlease subscribe to Onramp Media channels and sign up for weekly Research & Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly.

David and Zach discuss blockchain, cryptocurrency, and more with Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, Lee Bratcher and Riot Platform's Head of Public Policy, Brian Morgenstern.

Matthew Pines is the director of intelligence for SentinelOne Strategic Advisory Group and is a veteran of the national security world. Matthew is also the author of several papers on cryptocurrencies and their implications for national security, including a recent one titled, *Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin,* and he joins David on Macro Musings to talk about these linkages. Specifically, David and Matthew also discuss the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve proposal, the problems with our current network approach to national security, how digital currency can enhance dollar dominance worldwide, and much more.   Transcript for this week's episode.   Matthew's Twitter: @matthew_pines Matthew's Bitcoin Policy Institute profile   David Beckworth's Twitter: @DavidBeckworth Follow us on Twitter: @Macro_Musings   Check out our new AI chatbot: the Macro Musebot! Join the new Macro Musings Discord server!   Join the Macro Musings mailing list! Check out our Macro Musings merch!   Related Links:   *Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin* by Matthew Pines   *National Security in the Digital Age: Bitcoin as a Tool for Modern Statecraft* by authors Matthew Pines, Ben Kincaid, Robert Malka, James McGinniss, Lee Bratcher, Pierre Rochard, Lindsey Daley, Gabriel Royal, Thomas Wood, Ian Gaines, and Kyle Schneps   *Global Discord: Values and Power in a Fractured World Order* by Paul Tucker   Timestamps:   (00:00:00) – Intro   (00:01:35) – Matthew's Journey into the National Security Space   (00:07:56) – Evaluating the Current Level of Defense Expenditures   (00:12:17) – An Executive Summary of *Great Power Network Competition & Bitcoin*   (00:16:11) – Problems with Our Current Network Approach to National Security   (00:26:24) – The Intersection of Monetary Policy and National Security   (00:29:55) – How Can Digital Currency Enhance Dollar Dominance Across the Globe?   (00:38:32) – Breaking Down the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Proposal and Its Implications   (00:48:13) – The National Defense Authorization Act and the Unidentified Anomalous Phenomena Disclosure Act: Basics and Implications   (00:57:29) – Outro

Lee Bratcher is a Board Member and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that exists to advocate for blockchain centric public policy initiatives, educate members of government about the benefits of bitcoin, cryptocurrency and blockchain technology. https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/

The Onramp Webinar Series is a dedicated forum for investors to learn about the fundamental merits of the bitcoin thesis, the asset's custodial considerations, & more. In this session, recorded on July 1, 2024, Onramp's Head of Private Wealth, Cam Stromme, is joined by current and former US service members Wes Lippman, Lee Bratcher, and David Thayer, to discuss the topic of the alignment between bitcoin and military veterans. 0:00 - Introduction to Wes Lippman, Lee Bratcher, & David Thayer 4:31 - A message from Onramp 5:02 - Alignment between bitcoin & veterans 17:51 - Parallels of decentralization 24:42 - No bailouts in combat or bitcoin 29:30 - Translating skills & spreading bitcoin awareness 33:35 - Onramp Multi-Institution Custody 34:24 - Accountability & self-sufficiency 41:07 - Motivations across the miliary & bitcoin 44:51 - Bitcoin's impact on combat & kinetic warfare 57:17 - Engaging with the military community 1:02:46 - Outro Bitcoin & Veterans: A Natural Alignment https://onrampbitcoin.com/bitcoin-amp-veterans-a-natural-alignment/ Bitcoin Veterans: https://bitcoinveterans.org/ Operation Bitcoin: https://operationbitcoin.io/ Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for Research & Insights to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/schedule-a-consultation/

Summary In this episode, we sit down with Lee Bratcher, founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC). Lee shares his journey into blockchain and discusses the critical role of digital property rights. He highlights TBC's legislative achievements, such as bills on blockchain working groups and commercial code changes, and emphasizes the need for regulatory clarity and innovation within Texas. We explore the complexities of decentralized digital identity and the importance of compromise in legislative solutions. The conversation spans various blockchain topics, including Block's collaboration with the government on digital identity, the business potential of Block's sub-entity TBD, and the upcoming North American Blockchain Summit. Lee outlines the legislative agenda for the 89th session, featuring bills on unclaimed property, Bitcoin mining, and blockchain land administration. We also delve into the challenges of crypto taxes and the need for better IRS guidance. Finally, the episode recaps the ATX DAO bill journey and underscores the importance of grassroots advocacy. Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Importance of In-Person Conversation  02:16 Lee Bratcher's Background and Journey into Blockchain  08:35 Legislative Goals and Tracking Federal Developments  10:59 Challenges and Successes in Passing Blockchain Bills  22:51 Long-Term Goals and Challenges in Improving Government Operations  27:11 Collaboration between Block and the Government  30:02 Upcoming Events: North American Blockchain Summit and Legislative Session  31:01 Legislative Agenda: Unclaimed Property, Bitcoin Mining, and Blockchain Land Administration  36:54 Challenges of Crypto Taxes and the Need for Guidance  42:30 The Epic Story of the ATX DAO TBC  51:02 How to Support the Legislative Efforts Connect with Lee Bracher and the Texas Blockchain Council: X (Twitter): ⁠⁠@lee_bratcher | @TXblockchain_ LinkedIn: Lee Bratcher | Texas Blockchain Council TikTok: @texasblockchaincouncil Instagram: @txblockchain_/ TBC Website: https://texasblockchaincouncil.org North American Blockchain Summit: https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com This episode was hosted by DAO members Mason and Megan, to learn more about ATX DAO: Check out the ⁠ATX DAO ⁠website Follow ⁠@ATXDAO⁠ on X (Twitter) Subscribe to our newsletter Connect with us on ⁠LinkedIn⁠ Join the community in the ⁠ATX DAO Discord⁠ Connect with us on X (Twitter): Mason: ⁠@512mace⁠ Megan: @MegNogATX Ash: ⁠@ashinthewild⁠ Luke: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠@Luke152⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Nick: ⁠@nickcasares⁠ Willy: @willyogo Support the Podcast: If you enjoyed this episode, please leave us a review and share it with your network. Subscribe for more insights, interviews, and deep dives into the world of Web 3. Tools & Resources We Love Podcast Recording & Editing - ⁠Riverside FM⁠: We use Riverside FM to record and edit our episodes. If you're interested in getting into podcasting or just recording remote videos, be sure to check them out! Keywords Lee Bratcher, Texas Blockchain Council, TBC, blockchain, property rights, digital property rights, legislation, regulators, digital identity, compromise, blockchain technology, digital assets, collaboration, government, digital identity, business model, North American Blockchain Summit, endorsements, election, legislative agenda, unclaimed property, Bitcoin mining, blockchain land administration, crypto taxes, IRS, ATX DAO bill, grassroots advocacy

Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, explains why Texas is the bitcoin mining capitol of the world and the industry's plan to use off-grid natural gas to power bitcoin mining (gas that would otherwise be flared into the atmosphere, representing lost revenue for natural gas producers). Bratcher describes bitcoin as de-centralized, censorship resistant, and the opposite of a Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC). He explains the plan for bitcoin miners to help balance demands on the Texas grid. Texas is the only state with its own grid.

Everything is Bigger in Texas.  Especially blockchain technology and Bitcoin mining operations.  Ian Andrews (CMO, Chainalysis) speaks to Lee Bratcher (Founder & President, Texas Blockchain Council), who is one of the pivotal figures making Texas a leader in Bitcoin, blockchain and digital asset innovation.  Lee shares how he and the TBC are shaping Texas as a front-runner in blockchain policy and they both delve into the intricacies of blockchain technology including its governance, potential for solving societal problems and implications for property rights. Lee highlights the energy economics of bitcoin mining in Texas and the pivotal shifts he has seen in digital asset regulation, with the advent of Bitcoin Spot  ETFs. This episode also breaks down the policy initiatives and legal battles the TBC has had with the U.S. Department of Energy over their emergency energy survey and data collection, as well as TBC's recent amicus brief submission supporting Coinbase against the SEC.  Minute-by-minute episode breakdown 2 | Lee's background and how he went from Army reserves to getting into cryptocurrency 4 | The concept of digital property rights and identification and its significance in society 6 | Texas Blockchain Council's impact on changing the narrative around blockchain in Texas and suing the Federal Government 10 | Texas becomes a mining epicenter due to China's blockage 14 | Filing an amicus brief to support Coinbase against the SEC 20 | DeFi Education Fund files preemptive lawsuit against the SEC  22 | The North American Blockchain Summit aims to bring policymakers and regulators together with industry executives  26 | Lee reflects on his interview with Balaji Srinivasan and how the share many profound perspectives 29 | Discussions on criminal activity in crypto and impact of Bitcoin spot ETFS Related resources Check out more resources provided by Chainalysis that perfectly complement this episode of the Public Key. Website: TBC: Making Texas a Leader in Bitcoin, Blockchain & Digital Asset Innovation Video: What We Do at the Texas Blockchain Council w/Lee Bratcher Blog: US energy officials agree to ‘destroy' all data from crypto mining survey Policy: Texas Blockchain Council Policy Initiatives Whitepaper: Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System by Satoshi Nakamoto Book: The Mystery of Capital: Why Capitalism Triumphs in the West and Fails Everywhere Else by Hernando De Soto Video Podcast: Crypto & AI are Redefining US Federal System | Balaji Srinivasan and Lee Bratcher on Shifting Dynamics of US Power Blog: Bitcoin Fog Case Confirms Chainalysis Analytics is Reliable and Admissible in Court Blog: Chainalysis Links NYC Summaries | Day 1 | Day 2 YouTube: Chainalysis YouTube page Twitter: Chainalysis Twitter: Building trust in blockchain Tik Tok: Building trust in #blockchains among people, businesses, and governments. Telegram: Chainalysis on Telegram  Speakers on today's episode Ian Andrews * Host * (Chief Marketing Officer, Chainalysis)  Lee Bratcher (Founder & President, Texas Blockchain Council) This website may contain links to third-party sites that are not under the control of Chainalysis, Inc. or its affiliates (collectively “Chainalysis”). Access to such information does not imply association with, endorsement of, approval of, or recommendation by Chainalysis of the site or its operators, and Chainalysis is not responsible for the products, services, or other content hosted therein. Our podcasts are for informational purposes only, and are not intended to provide legal, tax, financial, or investment advice. Listeners should consult their own advisors before making these types of decisions. Chainalysis has no responsibility or liability for any decision made or any other acts or omissions in connection with your use of this material. Chainalysis does not guarantee or warrant the accuracy, completeness, timeliness, suitability or validity of the information in any particular podcast and will not be responsible for any claim attributable to errors, omissions, or other inaccuracies of any part of such material.  Unless stated otherwise, reference to any specific product or entity does not constitute an endorsement or recommendation by Chainalysis. The views expressed by guests are their own and their appearance on the program does not imply an endorsement of them or any entity they represent. Views and opinions expressed by Chainalysis employees are those of the employees and do not necessarily reflect the views of the company.   

Lee Bratcher is the President of the Texas Blockchain Council. We discuss:- Texas Blockchain Council's mission and initiatives - Lawsuit against the EIA to pushback on the emergency survey against Bitcoin miners - Bitcoin mining in Texas and across the US -Will Texas hold Bitcoin in its treasury? - Bitcoin Spot ETFs - US Crypto Regulationshttps://texasblockchaincouncil.org/

Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the EIA's government overreach targeting Bitcoin miners.Follow along on your favorite podcast player of choice by clicking here.Published twice weekly, "The Mining Pod" interviews the best builders and operators in the Bitcoin and Bitcoin mining landscape. Subscribe to get notifications when we publish interviews Tuesday and a news show on Friday! Check out our other shows and content by going to Blockspace.media today.Follow our host on Twitter, @wsfoxley.-Thank you to our sponsor, CleanSpark, America's Bitcoin miner!"The Mining Pod" is produced by Sunnyside Honey LLC and distributed by CoinDesk. Senior Producer is Damien Somerset.See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

Brian Morgenstern of Riot Platforms and Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council join the show to discuss the latest in Washington DC overreach, with Elizabeth Warren asking the Department of Energy's EIA to locate and document Bitcoin mining operations in the US. Please subscribe to our newsletter: https://blockspace.media/ Questions or want to sponsor? william@blockspace.media

In this week's episode of the Coin Stories News Block powered by Bitdeer Technologies Group ($BTDR), we cover the major headlines related to Bitcoin and global finance: President Trump Changes His Tune on Bitcoin  Texas Blockchain Council & Riot Sue EIA For Overreach ECB Bashes Bitcoin in New Post  Reddit Holds Bitcoin as a Treasury Reserve Asset New Emails Reveal More About Satoshi Nakamoto  ---- References mentioned in the episode:  Trump Changes Tune on Bitcoin in Interview Actual Video of Donald Trump on Bitcoin  Trump Shifts From Negative to Neutral on Bitcoin Biden Administration Calls Bitcoin Mining an Emergency TBC and Riot's Complaint Against the DOE Announcement of TBC and Riot's Lawsuit  Lee Bratcher's Tweet on EIA “Emergency" EIA Tweets That It Will Suspend Survey  Senator Lummis Tweets Response to EIA Lawsuit European Central Bank's Bitcoin Blog Post  Thorough Breakdown of the ECB's Post  Reddit's S-1 Registration Document  Reddit Holds Bitcoin as Treasury Reserve Asset  Satoshi and Martti Malmi Email Correspondence  ---- The News Block is powered exclusively by Bitdeer Technologies Group (NASDAQ: BTDR), a publicly-traded leader in Bitcoin mining that stands alone as the only vertically-integrated, technology-focused Bitcoin mining company. Learn more at www.bitdeer.com.  ---- This podcast is for educational purposes and should not be construed as official investment advice. ---- #money #Bitcoin #investing

On this episode Sam sits down with President of the Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher to discuss the EIA's mandatory survey on miners, Bitcoin emerging as a political talking point, and how Bitcoin mining is impacting the electrical grid in Texas.Connect with Sam: https://twitter.com/samcallahConnect with Lee: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcherTimestamps:00:00:00 “Swan Signal Live” Intro00:01:35 Introducing “Lee Bratcher”00:02:37 “Texas Blockchain Council”00:04:04 Politicians Understanding Bitcoin00:06:25 Making Texas a Safe-Haven for Bitcoin00:10:10 How Bitcoin Can Help maintain Grid Stability with “ERCOT”00:12:58 “ERCOT” Members Understanding Bitcoin00:14:55 Does Hash-Rate Stoppages to Maintain “ERCOT's” Grid Concern You?00:18:10 Curtailment and Energy Usage00:19:40 EIA Emergency Mandatory Survey for Bitcoin Miners00:24:20 Key-Findings on How Various Demographics Feel About Bitcoin00:26:44 How to Speak to a Politician about Bitcoin00:30:16 How Bitcoin Adoption is Growing Among Various Nations00:33:25 Debating the “Bitcoin Is Only Used by Criminals” Narrative00:37:48 Combating False Narratives about Bitcoin00:40:12 Future Outlook for the “Texas Blockchain Council”00:43:19 How to Connect with Lee00:44:10 “Swan Signal Live” OutroConnect with Swan Bitcoin: YouTube: https://youtube.com/@Swan_Bitcoin Twitter: https://twitter.com/Swan Instagram: https://instagram.com/SwanBitcoin Telegram: https://t.me/swanbitcoin LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/company/swanbitcoinSwan Bitcoin does not provide any investment, financial, tax, legal or other professional advice. We recommend that you consult with financial and tax advisors to understand the risks and consequences of buying, selling and holding Bitcoin. Swan Bitcoin is the best way to accumulate Bitcoin with automatic recurring buys and instant buys from $10 to $10 million. Start your Bitcoin journey today, and your first $10 purchase is on us https://swanbitcoin.com/yt Download the all-new Swan Bitcoin App https://www.swanbitcoin.com/app/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get your ticket for the Pacific Bitcoin Festival 2023 before prices increase! https://www.pacificbitcoin.com/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Secure your bright orange future with the Swan IRA today! Real Bitcoin, no taxes https://www.swanbitcoin.com/bitcoin-ira/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description For high-net-worth individuals and corporations seeking to build generational wealth with Bitcoin, Swan Private is your guide https://www.swanbitcoin.com/private/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Want to learn more about Bitcoin? Check out the Bitcoin Canon a curated list of the best Bitcoin resources from your favorite experts https://swanbitcoin.com/cannon/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description Get paid to recruit new Bitcoiners by joining Swan Force https://www.swanbitcoin.com/enlist/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=youtube&utm_campaign=youtube_description

The Last Trade: a weekly, bitcoin native, interactive podcast covering where Bitcoin and traditional finance meet on a macro scale. Hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers (Croesus), Michael Tanguma, and a special weekly guest host. Join us as we dive into what Bitcoin means for how individuals & institutions save, invest, and propagate their purchasing power through time. It's not just another asset - in the digital age, it's the Last Trade that investors will ever need to make. 0:00 - Intro 1:56 - Jamie Dimon hates crypto 2:49 - Introducing Texas Blockchain Council 13:19 - Mining in Texas 17:37 - Texas energy grid 21:11 - Mining potential for Texas 25:44 - Area-specific mining challenges 27:39 - Impact of mining on energy price 33:41 - Message from Onramp 34:06 - Systemic fragility of “renewables” 38:00 - Elizabeth Warren and CBDCs 49:24 - Commodity backed currencies 56:27 - Regional banks 1:00:00 - Local politics 1:05:19 - Bitcoin friendly politicians 1:10:34 - Wrapping up Schedule time with the link below if you would ever like to learn more about Onramp and please sign up for weekly Research and Analysis to get access to the best content in the ecosystem weekly: https://onrampbitcoin.com/contact-us/ https://onrampbitcoin.com/category/podcast-the-last-trade/

Lee Bratcher is the President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in Texas, the North American Blockchain Summit 2023 and the regulatory challenges miners face. We also talk about the potential impact of politicians embracing Bitcoin, the importance of mainstream media presence at the upcoming conference, and efforts to attract professionals to Bitcoin events. - - - - This podcast was made before the start of the Texas Bitcoin Summit in Fort Worth, which started yesterday and runs through until Friday. The summit is expected to be the biggest one yet, with over a thousand attendees and a focus on mining. And this year the Texas Blockchain Council has excelled at attracting some major political figures, including RFK, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ted Cruz, Cynthia Lummis, Andrew Yang and Warren Davidson. Texas seems to understand Bitcoin better than other states, which is attributable in part to the independent thinking and educational efforts in the state. The Texas Bitcoin mining industry is a catalyst for Bitcoin mining across the world, leading the way in developing use cases such as demand response grid balancing services and the incentivisation for the build-out of renewable energy. However, the path to wider acceptance of mining in Texas has not been foregone, and the future is still uncertain. The challenges the industry has faced have been significant. For example, Senate Bill 1751 in Texas sought to ban miners from the very same ancillary services that have benefitted ERCOT's grid balancing objectives. These efforts have been pushed by traditional legacy industries in Texas aided by their strategy of regulatory capture. Traditional industries such as steel mills and petrochemical refineries have been frustrated by Bitcoin miners bidding down the price for demand response services (which in turn has benefits consumers). The bill passed unanimously in the Senate. The fact the bill was ultimately killed in the House was thanks in large part to the efforts of the Texas Blockchain Council under Lee Bratcher's presidency. The issue highlights the problem of getting a political consensus on Bitcoin. Elizabeth Warren, for one, makes it difficult for Democrats to openly support Bitcoin. However, a few Democrats are showing a more practical and nuanced understanding. And, being anti-Bitcoin will become a risky position to take in the future due to generational-led shifts in opinions. Until then, it's up to bodies like the Texas Blockchain Council to continue to fight for Bitcoin. - Show notes: https://www.whatbitcoindid.com/podcast/ensuring-bitcoin-wins This episode's sponsors: Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is here Ledger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware wallet Wasabi Wallet - Privacy by default Unchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidence OrangePillApp - Stack Friends Who Stack Sats

“42% of people under the age of 29 own digital assets in Texas and the US is probably similar…10 years from now every presidential candidate will have a platform and in all likelihood it's got to be pro.”— Lee BratcherLee Bratcher is the President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss Bitcoin mining in Texas, the North American Blockchain Summit 2023 and the regulatory challenges miners face. We also talk about the potential impact of politicians embracing Bitcoin, the importance of mainstream media presence at the upcoming conference, and efforts to attract professionals to Bitcoin events. - - - - This podcast was made before the start of the Texas Bitcoin Summit in Fort Worth, which started yesterday and runs through until Friday. The summit is expected to be the biggest one yet, with over a thousand attendees and a focus on mining. And this year the Texas Blockchain Council has excelled at attracting some major political figures, including RFK, Vivek Ramaswamy, Ted Cruz, Cynthia Lummis, Andrew Yang and Warren Davidson. Texas seems to understand Bitcoin better than other states, which is attributable in part to the independent thinking and educational efforts in the state. The Texas Bitcoin mining industry is a catalyst for Bitcoin mining across the world, leading the way in developing use cases such as demand response grid balancing services and the incentivisation for the build-out of renewable energy.However, the path to wider acceptance of mining in Texas has not been foregone, and the future is still uncertain. The challenges the industry has faced have been significant. For example, Senate Bill 1751 in Texas sought to ban miners from the very same ancillary services that have benefitted ERCOT's grid balancing objectives. These efforts have been pushed by traditional legacy industries in Texas aided by their strategy of regulatory capture. Traditional industries such as steel mills and petrochemical refineries have been frustrated by Bitcoin miners bidding down the price for demand response services (which in turn has benefits consumers). The bill passed unanimously in the Senate. The fact the bill was ultimately killed in the House was thanks in large part to the efforts of the Texas Blockchain Council under Lee Bratcher's presidency. The issue highlights the problem of getting a political consensus on Bitcoin. Elizabeth Warren, for one, makes it difficult for Democrats to openly support Bitcoin. However, a few Democrats are showing a more practical and nuanced understanding. And, being anti-Bitcoin will become a risky position to take in the future due to generational-led shifts in opinions. Until then, it's up to bodies like the Texas Blockchain Council to continue to fight for Bitcoin.- - - - This episode's sponsors:Iris Energy - Bitcoin Mining. Done Sustainably Bitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletWasabi Wallet - Privacy by defaultUnchained - Secure your bitcoin with confidenceOrange Pill App - Stack friends who stack sats-----WBD736 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

REI Energy Show #05 – Have you ever thought about the correlation between energy consumption and digital currencies? As it turns out, they might be far more associated than most people are aware of. In this episode, Lee Bratcher joins Mike Mauceli to discuss the technical aspects of blockchain technology, and how it interfaces with the harvesting and consumption of energy.This show is part of the Spreaker Prime Network, if you are interested in advertising on this podcast, contact us at https://www.spreaker.com/show/5913364/advertisement

Join us in this enlightening conversation with Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council and a dedicated US Army Captain. Dive deep into the world of blockchain, crypto regulations, and the future of property rights in Texas. Whether you're a crypto enthusiast, a Texas resident curious about the state's blockchain initiatives, or someone interested in the broader implications of blockchain on society, this interview promises to deliver valuable insights. Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more in-depth discussions!

Lee is the Founder & President of the Texas Blockchain Council, a non-profit advocacy group for blockchain and cryptocurrency regulation and policy.

Discover the potential impact of blockchain on real estate as Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, delves into tokenized equity, title transfers, and the democratization of real estate investing. But will regulatory barriers and resistance from the industry hinder its full implementation? Find out in this suspenseful exploration of blockchain's role in revolutionizing the real estate industry.Lee Bratcher, Founder and President of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins host Mike Mills on the Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast to discuss the potential impact of blockchain technology on the real estate industry. Bratcher highlights the importance of tokenized deposits and stablecoins for stabilizing digital assets and explores the promise of tokenized equity and blockchain-based title transfers. He emphasizes the need for education and understanding of blockchain technology, as it will significantly impact the finance and real estate industries. Bratcher also discusses the potential benefits of fractionalization in the real estate market, allowing for more efficient capital allocation and greater opportunities for investors seeking yield. While acknowledging the challenges and limitations of implementing blockchain in real estate, Bratcher remains optimistic about the industry's progress and gradual adoption of blockchain solutions. The conversation provides valuable insights into blockchain's potential in real estate and the need for industry professionals to adapt to the changing landscape of finance. On the Texas Real Estate & Finance Podcast, Lee Bratcher, Executive Director of the Texas Blockchain Council, joins host Mike Mills to discuss how blockchain technology can transform the real estate industry. Bratcher highlights the role of stablecoins and tokenized deposits in stabilizing digital assets and explains the potential of tokenized equity for increased liquidity in real estate investments. He explores the use of blockchain for title transfers and acknowledges the challenges posed by government regulations and industry resistance. Bratcher encourages education and understanding of blockchain technology, stressing that it will significantly impact the finance and real estate industries. The conversation also touches on fractionalization as a solution for small banks and investors, providing opportunities for efficient capital allocation. While recognizing the limitations and challenges of implementing blockchain in real estate, Bratcher believes that the industry is moving in the right direction and emphasizes the need for professionals to embrace blockchain and adapt to the evolving market. Listeners will gain valuable insights into the potential impact of blockchain and the opportunities it presents in the real estate industry.In this episode, you will be able to:Uncover the profound impact of blockchain technology on the future of real estate.Learn how tokenized equity is driving the liquidity of real estate investments.Explore how blockchain is revolutionizing title transfers in the real estate industry.Embrace the challenges and opportunities brought by fractionalized ownership in real estate.Acknowledge the significant role of education in understanding blockchain technology and its application in finance and real estate.Connect with me here:https://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/@mikemillsmortgagehttps://www.youtube.com/youtube.com/@mikemillsmortgagehttps://www.facebook.com/facebook.com/millsmortgage/https://www.twitter.com/twitter.com/mikemillsMTGhttps://www.linkedin.com/linkedin.com/in/mike-mills-49a09621/

WATCH THE VIDEO OF THIS PODCAST HERE: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/multimedia?wchannelid=c4ogwxwvtw&wmediaid=t95w5mk5ymAre you ready to debunk some of the biggest myths and misconceptions surrounding cryptocurrencies? Today we're joined by Lee Bratcher, the president of the North American Blockchain Council, to dissect these myths. We also delve into the debate surrounding Bitcoin and central bank digital currencies, discussing how they aren't the same and why one won't render the other obsolete.As we dive deeper, Lee shares his insights on staking and the regulatory risks that come with it. We explore the role of the Texas Blockchain Council in shaping policy and regulation for this emerging technology, and how exchanges are navigating their new responsibilities.Finally, we immerse ourselves in the debate between CBDCs and stablecoins, with a focus on Texas' strong opposition to the introduction of CBDCs. We also look at the implications of the Bank of International Settlements' prediction that all central banks will offer digital currency versions of their fiat by the end of the decade.Subscribe to podcast updates: https://form.jotform.com/223614751580152Ask Ric: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/ask-ricRic's Books: https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ric-Edelman/author/B000APYJPM-----Links from today's show:MiCA, the Markets in Crypto Assets Regulation Law: https://www.esma.europa.eu/esmas-activities/digital-finance-and-innovation/markets-crypto-assets-regulation-micaGlobal X Blockchain and Bitcoin Strategy ETF (Symbol: BITS): https://www.globalxetfs.com/funds/bits/Digital Assets Council of Financial Professionals: http://www.dacfp.com/VISION 2023: https://dacfp.com/vision-2023/Texas Blockchain Council: https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/US Blockchain Coalition: https://www.blockcoalition.org/Texas Blockchain Summit: https://www.northamericanblockchainsummit.com/The Truth About Crypto: https://www.amazon.com/Truth-About-Crypto-Easy-Understand/dp/1668002329/Self-Care with Jean Edelman: http://www.selfcarewithjean.com/Follow Ric on social media:Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RicEdelmanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/ric_edelman/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ricedelman/X (formerly Twitter): https://twitter.com/ricedelman YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@RicEdelmanBrought to you by:Global X ETFs: https://www.globalxetfs.com/Invesco QQQ: https://www.invesco.com/qqq-etf/en/home.htmlPrisidio: https://www.prisid.io/Schwab: https://www.schwab.com/Disclosure page: https://www.thetayf.com/pages/sponsorship-disclosure-fee-----

We sit down with Lee Bratcher, President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. Lee is one of the primary architects of Texas' Proof of Reserve bill, now in effect. In this episode:  The origin of the TBC Why Lee is moving their Summit to Ft Worth Notable legislative successes by the TBC in Texas The importance of getting the UCC to recognize digital assets The importance of Bitcoin mining The origins of HB1666 Why PoR legislation benefited from the industry spontaneously adopting the standard How the TX PoR bill emerged as a compromise How Lee expects this to become model legislation in other states Comparing PoR to established financial statement audits The importance of frequency in Proof of Reserve The lack of accounting firms that are willing to supervise PoR How would PoR dealt with issues at Gox, Quadriga, FTX, or Prime Trust? How are companies operating in Texas reacting to the bill? Future legistlative directions The role of stablecoins in upholding the role of the dollar The lost authority of the states in chartering banks Further reading on PoR:  Nic in Forbes, The crypto industry is embracing self regulation. It's time Washington gets on board Texas HB1666 TBC, Texas 'Proof of Reserves' Bill

Justin Ballard (@JLB_Oso) and Jake Corley (@jacobcorley) chat with Lee Bratcher, a leading figure in the Texas Blockchain Council, about the legislative challenges and opportunities for Bitcoin and blockchain in Texas. They discuss Senate Bill 1751, which posed a risk to Bitcoin miners, and highlight the Council's educational role in shaping a favorable regulatory climate. The talk also covers generational attitudes toward Bitcoin, future plans for economic studies, and the need to link Bitcoin mining to industries like oil and gas.

Join Will as he interviews Lee Bratcher, a former military officer, Energy Policy expert, and the Founder and President of Texas Blockchain Council. Lee shares the challenges of presenting to a room full of attorneys, the importance of thorough preparation, and the valuable skills acquired through military training. Discover how Lee's journey from being a history major to a respected professional in the energy industry unfolded, and gain insights into forming career aspirations during college. Will and Lee also share their perspectives on how CBDCs have evolved over time from initially seeing the technology potential and its ability to solve problems to understanding the potential risks of centralized control over currency. They delve into the concerns surrounding privacy, surveillance, and the potential abuse of power that could arise with CBDCs in the wrong hands. To add a touch of historical intrigue, they ponder the possibility of having dinner with influential figures like Winston Churchill or Martin Luther King, Jr. and delve into the challenges these figures faced during crucial moments in history. Tune into this captivating discussion on CBDCs, Bitcoin, and the future of our financial systems. ------------------------------- Start mining Bitcoin with renewable energy now!

We are down south in Miami for Bitcoin 2023. Today we are joined by Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council. We discuss Texas mining, Bitcoin and CBDC bills, domestic ASIC production and garnering public interest. Lee Bratcher: https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher Will Foxley: https://twitter.com/wsfoxley TIMESTAMPS: 00:00 Start 01:13 Proof of Reserves Bill 02:15 State based law making 05:32 Texas CBDC Bill  08:14 Limiting BTC mining in ERCOT Bill 16:38 Political flexibility 19:29 NYT Mining Story 21:44 Miner data privacy 26:07 Interacting w/ journalists 29:25 ERCOT update 34:11 Domestic ASIC manufacturing 37:33 Lobbying progress 41:26 BTC interest in Texas MINE Start mining your own bitcoins with Compass. https://bit.ly/3CehBf1 WATCH https://youtube.com/c/CompassMining?sub_confirmation=1 LISTEN Apple Podcasts https://apple.co/3fNfrdi Spotify https://spoti.fi/3tSf9G1 Amazon https://amzn.to/3557cqg Anchor https://bit.ly/3rmb7UF Fountain https://bit.ly/3NeNTec RSS https://bit.ly/3chpULV  LEARN Every week, Compass sends a memo to over 18,000 professional miners and investors with the most important news and data in cryptocurrency mining. Get the free newsletter in your inbox too: https://bit.ly/3vOGzxD FOLLOW Twitter: https://twitter.com/compass_mining LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/compassmining

Lee Bratcher is President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss the important work of the Texas Blockchain Council in educating decision-makers and providing a link to Bitcoin businesses, which has helped Texas to become a global leader in Bitcoin. We also talk about the risks of introducing any form of CBDC. - - - - Texas has become the US's home of Bitcoin, maybe the global home of Bitcoin. A state whose motto is friendship has extended its hand to those seeking to mine and develop Bitcoin. Why is this? Texans are independent, hard-working, freedom-loving people. As our guest Lee Bratcher states on the show: “The ethos of Texas just matches up with the ethos of Bitcoin.” But, there is a more pragmatic reason why this has happened: Texas's economic history shows a state that embraces opportunity. And with Bitcoin mining, we are seeing perhaps one of the biggest opportunities to present itself to energy grids. Governments across the world are seeking to transition to more renewable and volatile energy sources. And, as we have seen, Bitcoin mining provides a range of tools to help grids in this transition. Texas's grid operator, ERCOT, has embraced Bitcoin mining, and as such, it is reaping the benefits. Bitcoin mining is making the Texas grid more resilient to peak demands, it is facilitating the build-out of stranded energy sources, and could potentially help keep energy prices low. A welcoming regulatory landscape and collaborative approach to planning are resulting in Texas working towards being the home for 20-25% of the global hashrate. But, Texas has not woken up to the utility of Bitcoin mining on its own. The fact the state has a dedicated Bitcoin advocacy group is a critical factor in this story. The Texas Blockchain Council was set up to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin. To that end, it educates lawmakers, acts as a conduit between the state and Bitcoin companies, and actively defends Bitcoin against attacks from senators in DC. It's another inspiring and motivating Bitcoin story.

“This industry has so much potential to be a demand side battery for any grid (but especially the Texas grid, because we have so much of it and we have so much stranded energy that because of transmission congestion) that it could be revolution — it could do for the Texas grid what batteries will do for grids in the Northeast or in Western Europe.”— Lee BratcherLee Bratcher is President of the Texas Blockchain Council. In this interview, we discuss the important work of the Texas Blockchain Council in educating decision-makers and providing a link to Bitcoin businesses, which has helped Texas to become a global leader in Bitcoin. We also talk about the risks of introducing any form of CBDC.- - - - Texas has become the US's home of Bitcoin, maybe the global home of Bitcoin. A state whose motto is friendship has extended its hand to those seeking to mine and develop Bitcoin. Why is this? Texans are independent, hard-working, freedom-loving people. As our guest Lee Bratcher states on the show: “The ethos of Texas just matches up with the ethos of Bitcoin.” But, there is a more pragmatic reason why this has happened: Texas's economic history shows a state that embraces opportunity. And with Bitcoin mining, we are seeing perhaps one of the biggest opportunities to present itself to energy grids. Governments across the world are seeking to transition to more renewable and volatile energy sources. And, as we have seen, Bitcoin mining provides a range of tools to help grids in this transition. Texas's grid operator, ERCOT, has embraced Bitcoin mining, and as such, it is reaping the benefits. Bitcoin mining is making the Texas grid more resilient to peak demands, it is facilitating the build-out of stranded energy sources, and could potentially help keep energy prices low. A welcoming regulatory landscape and collaborative approach to planning are resulting in Texas working towards being the home for 20-25% of the global hashrate.But, Texas has not woken up to the utility of Bitcoin mining on its own. The fact the state has a dedicated Bitcoin advocacy group is a critical factor in this story. The Texas Blockchain Council was set up to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin. To that end, it educates lawmakers, acts as a conduit between the state and Bitcoin companies, and actively defends Bitcoin against attacks from senators in DC. It's another inspiring and motivating Bitcoin story. - - - - This episode's sponsors:Gemini - Buy Bitcoin instantlyLedn - Financial services for Bitcoin hodlersBitcasino - The Future of Gaming is hereLedger - State of the art Bitcoin hardware walletCasa - The leading provider of Bitcoin multisig key securityWasabi Wallet - Privacy by default-----WBD620 - Show Notes-----If you enjoy The What Bitcoin Did Podcast you can help support the show by doing the following:Become a Patron and get access to shows early or help contributeMake a tip:Bitcoin: 3FiC6w7eb3dkcaNHMAnj39ANTAkv8Ufi2SQR Codes: BitcoinIf you do send a tip then please email me so that I can say thank youSubscribe on iTunes | Spotify | Stitcher | SoundCloud | YouTube | Deezer | TuneIn | RSS FeedLeave a review on iTunesShare the show and episodes with your friends and familySubscribe to the newsletter on my websiteFollow me on Twitter Personal | Twitter Podcast | Instagram | Medium | YouTubeIf you are interested in sponsoring the show, you can read more about that here or please feel free to drop me an email to discuss options.

BoomATX to the MOON! Join us with Lee Bratcher President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and and Becca Bratcher of Bitcoin Brew a YouTube podcast on all things blockchain.  Join us as we scratch the surface of blockchain history, Lee's efforts to make Texas the blockchain pinnacle of production, and mining lots of Bitcoin in Texas.Can bitcoin mining actually strengthen the Texas power grid?  Listen to find out!

Guests:Lee Bratcher (twitter.com/lee_bratcher)Ben Hertz-Shargel (twitter.com/benhertzshargel)Host:Richard Yan (twitter.com/gentso09)Today's motion is “Bitcoin mining is good for the grid.”Bitcoin advocates think bitcoin is a good invention for many reasons, one of which is that it makes the power grid more robust. In 2021, Senator Ted Cruz of Texas made the claim that Bitcoin is, and I quote, “a way to strengthen our energy infrastructure.”But is it? How exactly does bitcoin mining make the grid more robust?In today's debate, I wanted to focus more on whether bitcoin is good for the grid, not whether bitcoin is good. So I try to steer the conversation away from whether bitcoin is a societal good, independent of its impact on the electric grid.One of our guests today is a researcher in the subject matter of electric power grids. The other guest runs a trade group that tries to advocate for bitcoin and crypto industries in the state of Texas.If you're into crypto and like to hear two sides of the story, be sure to also check out our previous episodes. We've featured some of the best known thinkers in the crypto space.If you would like to debate or want to nominate someone, please DM me at @blockdebate on Twitter.Please note that nothing in our podcast should be construed as financial advice.Source of select items discussed in the debate (and supplemental material):https://www.cnbc.com/2021/12/04/bitcoin-miners-say-theyre-fixing-texas-electric-grid-ted-cruz-agrees.htmlhttps://www.utilitydive.com/news/bitcoin-mining-as-a-grid-resource-its-complicated/617896/https://www.dallasnews.com/business/energy/2021/11/29/why-cryptocurrency-miners-pose-the-next-big-threat-to-the-texas-electric-grid/https://www.woodmac.com/industry/power-and-renewables/grid-edge-service/Guest bios:Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin, crypto and blockchain. The TBC helped to research two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed by the state's Legislative body signed into effect by state Governor.Ben Hertz-Shargel is Global Head of Grid Edge at Wood Mackenzie, where he leads research across electrification, distributed energy resources, and demand flexibility. He is a Nonresident Senior Fellow at the Atlantic Council Global Energy Center and serves on the external Advisory Committee of the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation's Energy and Environment Program. Ben holds a Ph.D. in Mathematics from UCLA and spent a decade developing demand response technology.

Last week, Fort Worth became the first city government in the United States to mine Bitcoin. Mayor and President and Founder of Texas Blockchain Council Lee Bratcher talk about the new partnership on the pilot program, and how it is part of recognizing the exponential growth of the blockchain and cryptocurrency industries while advancing Fort Worth's goal of becoming a leading center of tech and innovation...A podcast hosted by Mayor Mattie Parker, Go Time takes a look at current city issues, innovative Fort Worth residents, and how we are moving the 12th largest city in the nation forward....Learn more about Go Time and nominate a future Go Time guest at fortworthtexas.gov/gotime. Listen to the show wherever you get your podcasts. Go Time is produced by staff here at the City of Fort Worth: Bethany Warner, Katy Reiss, and John-Michael Perkins.Katy and John-Michael also produce our Water Utility's podcast H2OMG, give it a listen.

Dr. Lee Bratcher and Dr. Mark Turman dive into the world of cryptocurrency, why Bitcoin is uncensorable, how refugees use it to flee oppression, why Bitcoin will likely rival gold, and why blockchain technology is already being used by banks and governments.    Show notes: Dr. Mark Turman and Dr. Lee Bratcher discuss the Institute for Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University and the Texas Blockchain Counsel, the nonprofit run by Dr. Bratcher. They reflect on what money is, the basics of economics, and the history of Bitcoin (8:16). They discuss the power of Bitcoin to be uncensorable, how even the US government cannot track it, and how it's already helping refugees escape from authoritarian regimes (16:41). They discuss online “wallets,” how Bitcoin gained value, where it comes from, and how it uses the internet to be decentralized (19:50). Dr. Bratcher goes in depth into why Bitcoin is so secure and why Bitcoin has a market cap of around one trillion dollars right now (28:06). They consider why so many use Bitcoin and how it can be an asset like a stock (even though they are technically not) (38:25). Interestingly enough, they consider how this blockchain technology can make banking as a whole much more efficient and how China is using it already (45:35). Finally, they discuss why religious freedom and Bitcoin are connected, and why Bitcoin is fair according to biblical standards (51:25).    Resources and further reading:   Thank God for Bitcoin - Jimmy Song, Gabe Higgins “Why did an online image sell for $69 million?” - Mark Legg Texas Blockchain Council  Texas Blockchain Council YouTube Channel Institute for Global Engagement - Dallas Baptist University   About the host   Dr. Mark Turman is the executive director of Denison Forum. He received his DMin from Truett at Baylor and previously served as lead pastor of Crosspoint Church.    About the guest    Lee Bratcher serves as the Chair for the Politics, Philosophy, and Economics major at Dallas Baptist University as well as the Executive Director for the Institute for Global Engagement, a DBU affiliated think tank. He is a Captain in the US Army reserves working as an instructor for ROTC cadets at DBU and UT Dallas.   Lee received a master's in International Relations from St. Mary's University and is in his sixth year as a Ph.D. candidate at UT Dallas writing a dissertation on the implications of blockchain technology on property rights and real estate. Prior to his transition to academia, Lee served in the military and as a police officer in the DFW area. Lee has been married to Becca Bratcher for 6 years and they have two daughters, Kenzie and Ivy.

Bitcoin is considered its own standalone asset class because features set it apart from others. Answering those benefits and more is Lee Bratcher, founder and president of Texas Blockchain Council (TBC), on this episode of Weaver's On-Chain podcast episode with host Tim Savage. Lee's interest in blockchain peaked about six years ago while researching property rights as an academic. Since then, he has been actively working with Texas legislators to advocate for beneficial blockchain policy and business development through the TBC. Tim and Lee focus on the importance blockchain technology solving consensus and double-spend issues that arise from decentralized network environments and how bitcoin was created to be a monetary good. With a inherently scarce denomination of 21 million bitcoins, the bitcoin network offers perfect scarcity as a digital monetary asset. It is further secured and given value through the conversion of energy through the bitcoin mining process, as miners consume energy to solve complex cryptographic puzzles to mint blocks on the proof of work blockchain network.The conversation shifts focus to the ethereum 2.0 network as they discuss proof of work vs. proof of stake algorithms and turing-complete vs. slower moving architecture in monetary and blockchain computing systems. Are bitcoin and ethereum comparable, or are these really fundamentally different systems with different purposes?

Today we meet with Lee Bratcher. Lee is the Texas Blockchain Council President, and teaches political science, blockchain concepts, and international relations at Dallas Baptist University.He sits down with us to talk about life and blockchain, and some of the exciting things taking place in this sector of decentralization. Connect with Lee on Twitter https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher (@lee_bratcher) Need some direction for you or for your church in adopting Bitcoin? We'd love to talk. Please send us a message to start a conversation. https://twitter.com/Mission21M (Patrick Melder) https://twitter.com/mattsolik (Matt Solik ) Patrick's new book: https://www.amazon.com/Christian-Case-Bitcoin-redeems-Christians/dp/B09NGKJGWL/ref=sr_1_1?keywords=patrick+melder&qid=1639838489&sr=8-1#customerReviews (The Christian Case For Bitcoin) Bitcoin for Churches can also be found on Amazon https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09LSBS43R (here) Bitcoin Lake Follow Bitcoin Lake on Twitter https://twitter.com/LakeBitcoin (@LakeBitcoin). Please consider donating to this effort. BTC address - 3F8vTnd2WTkTTUhAPqavfABDArP5nMiX8r Lightning address - https://t.co/ggguRHW4j1?amp=1 (https://coinos.io/lakebitcoin) Thank you to all of you who faithfully listen to the show. On various episodes, I've interviewed pastors and missionaries. Please consider donating to their ministries. I've included their lightning or Bitcoin addresses in the show notes. Thank you! I self-produce the show and would be thankful for your donations: 0379b3a9a7cf9ce216d4f80f8dd61416ddac10909fb0c9dfa9b28b05b323a51a5c

I don't know much about cryptocurrency but I'm sure that this is something that's not going away or be limited to 100 years as others may speculate. After talking to Lee Bratcher of Texas Blockchain Council, I just realized that it's as simple as making a technological advancement in the way we move money around. Bitcoin and blockchain technology can have a considerable impact on your business or company by reducing the transaction fees, processing time and improve cross-border payments. With this technology transactions are fast, digital, secure and worldwide that allows the maintenance of records without risk of data being pirated which is what your every transaction need.

Welcome to the continued conversation from our second episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez joined by Lee Bratcher, Founder of The Texas Blockchain Council. Today's discussion resumes the topics of Blockchain technology, blockchain integration with real estate and cryptocurrency, Bitcoin's effect on Local Government, and the importance of cryptocurrency education. Please listen as Lee Bratcher shares his experience and expertise discovering blockchain and how it can benefit communities . Please take a moment to leave a rating! We appreciate you being here with us and hope that you will join us for the next episode.Visit our socials:LinkedIn: Podcast ArchitectsTwitter: @PodcastArchInstagram: @podcastarchDon't want to deal with the hassle of starting a podcast? Visit www.podconsulting.co to let us do it for you!Time Stamps & Show Notes: (0:00 - 0:34) Intro(0:34 - 7:15) Education for Financial Literacy and Meeting Mark Cuban(7:16 - 11:52) Cryptocurrency Hesitation (11:52 - 17:07) Hosting A Texas Blockchain Council Reception(17:07 - 20:12) The One Yes(20:13 - 26:22) Focusing On The Mission- Team Effort, Founder Mentality, Teaching Responsibly(26:23 - 31:01) Basic Training Story: Grenades & Shout Outs/Socials(31:02 - 31:45) Final Thoughts w/ Lee(31:46 - 35:17) Outro

Welcome to the second episode of The Path Forward with Dr. Rick Fernandez, co-hosted by Ben Wiggins, Host of the Mays MasterCast, and joined by Lee Bratcher, Founder of The Texas Blockchain Council.Today's discussion includes topics of Blockchain technology, blockchain integration with real estate and cryptocurrency, Bitcoin's effect on Local Government, and how to navigate different cryptocurrencies. Listen as Lee Bratcher shares his experience and expertise discovering blockchain and how it can benefit communities . Please take a moment to like, comment, and subscribe! We appreciate you being here with us, and stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Bratcher.Time Stamps: (0:00 - 1:50) Intro(1:32 - 3:55) Getting into Blockchain Technology(3:56 - 6:23) Understanding the Crypto industry(6:24 - 11:00) How Blockchain relates to real estate(11:01 - 14:50) Public vs Private market Real Estate (14:51 - 17:35) Promoting Education(17:36 - 20:14) Defining Blockchain(20:15 - 23:54) Supplying jobs through Education(23:55 - 25:21) Bitcoin mining and Local Government(25:22 - 26:07) MiamiCoin(26:08 - 28:02) How partnerships affect School Bonds(28:03 - 30:12) Lee Bratcher's childhood dream job(30:13 - 31:13) External threats to Blockchain(31:14 - 32:51) Different types of Cryptocurrency(32:52 - 33:09) Stay tuned for Part 2 of our conversation with Lee Bratcher

Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council and a faculty member at DBU teaching international relations and blockchain courses. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 65 member companies that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for blockchain innovation. He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75 the Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command.Lee and I discuss the importance of property rights and the 20 trillion dollars worth of real estate owned by the world's poor, security on the blockchain, and a bipartisan blockchain future. Texas Blockchain Summit: https://texasblockchainsummit.org/https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/https://twitter.com/txblockchain1

Lee Bratcher is the Executive Director for the Institute of Global Engagement at Dallas Baptist University as well as a faculty member teaching international relations and blockchain courses. Lee received a blockchain instructors certification from IBM and researches blockchain solutions in land administration. He is a Captain in the US Army reserves working as an instructor for ROTC cadets at DBU and UT Dallas. Lee was awarded a master's in International Relations from St. Mary's University and is in his fifth year as a Ph.D. candidate at UT Dallas writing a dissertation on blockchain for land administration. Prior to his transition to academia, Lee served in the military and as a police officer in the DFW area. He conducts the business operations of the Texas Blockchain Council and maintains strong relationships with members of the Texas Legislature and their staff. As the organization's president, Lee serves as an ex-officio member of all policy and legislative committees within the Texas Blockchain Council.

One of the strengths of the Austin innovation ecosystem is the wide sector diversification that plays within our region. All of these different industries provide multiple shots on goals for future unicorns, a hedge against a downturn in any single market, and opportunities for interesting and unique collaborations. We are going to break open the silos and provide a glimpse into each of these sectors. In today's episode, we are going to start with one of the newest technologies Blockchain/Crypto with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council. Each of these industries provides its own path to...What's Next Austin? Podcast Production Services by NCC Audio Our music is “Tech Talk” by Kevin MacLeod. Licensed under Creative Commons 4.0 License 

Compass discusses the vague language in Congress' latest infrastructure that could cause trouble for miners and the rest of the cryptocurrency industry. Listen to insights and analysis from Perianne Boring (Chamber of Digital Commerce), Lee Bratcher (Texas Blockchain Council), and Roger Brown (Chamber's Tax Task Force). https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher https://twitter.com/PerianneDC Texas Blockchain Council https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/ Chamber of Digital Commerce https://digitalchamber.org/ Compass Live covers everything related to bitcoin mining and relevant industry news. Subscribe and connect with us! Get Started Mining: https://bit.ly/3CehBf1 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Compass_Mining WATCH Twitch https://bit.ly/3Aok1WP YouTube https://bit.ly/3ys6sot

Today Will speaks with Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, an industry association that amalgamates the influence of their members to advocate for blockchain-centric public policy initiatives, educates members of government about the benefits of blockchain technology, and provides subject matter expertise on topics related to blockchain and distributed ledger technology. Starting with a discussion of legislation and economic incentives for bitcoin miners in Texas, Will and Lee dive into the environmental impact of bitcoin and how to frame the discussion. Listen to learn more about how bitcoin could actually help the US Dollar, how China's miner outlaw has effected the industry, and how bitcoin miners really affect the energy grid. THIS EPISODE'S SPONSORS: Amerex- https://sazmining.com/amerex/ BlockFi- https://blockfi.com/sazmining TIMESTAMPS: 0:00-0:24 - Intro 0:24-2:50 - Background on Lee & The Texas Blockchain Council 2:50-4:21 - How The Texas Blockchain Council works with Members & Public Policy 4:21-6:56 - How do you discuss Blockchain technology with Public Policy Makers? 6:56-7:45 - China's approach to Bitcoin Mining 7:45-9:43 - How Bitcoin Mining is affecting the energy grid in Texas 9:43-13:57 - How Bitcoin Mining promotes renewables and the global benefits 13:57-19:02- How to frame the environmental narrative in The Bitcoin Mining Industry 19:02-21:08 - The global political and economic implications of bitcoin and USD 21:08-25:40 - El Salvador's Adoption of Bitcoin 25:40-29:13 - How does the mining industry evolve in the wake of China's decision? 29:13-33:48 - What makes Texas stand out for bitcoin miners? 33:48-35:30- Lee's favorite book 35:30-35:58- Conclusion WHERE TO FIND THE SHOW: → Website: https://sazmining.com/podcast → Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/everything-crypto-mining-the-sazmining-podcast/id1533055103 → Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/7rldZMBuf447UHaWyV1UtV?si=SqsAW1aESNiiSbHwWSL8oQ&dl_branch=1 → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w LISTEN TO OLD EPISODES: → Season One: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN7aFLZkPRd20fNJbflXxZK → Season Two: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLCcctgrDmFCN1gX3R1uKL2bqTI-uUzTd7 SUPPORT THE SHOW: → Have an idea for a guest? Email Us: Podcast@Sazmining.com FOLLOW US: → Twitter: https://twitter.com/sazmining → LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/sazmining-inc/ → YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCt0_Ymrq6PVZcNZP_Thvb2w → Website: https://sazmining.com --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/sazmining/support

Today on the Hardcore Finance Podcast we welcome Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council. (https://texasblockchaincouncil.org/). We talk about how fundamental property rights are to capitalism and democracy, Bitcoin and illicit activity, and the incredible movement brewing underneath the surface across many States. Texasblockchainsummit.org texasblockchaincouncil.org Apple Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/36u8fmbr Spotify Podcast: https://tinyurl.com/4zv6syfc Hardcorefinance.comFollow us on Twitter @MrEBITDA@ShimonLazarovSupport the show (https://www.hardcorefinance.com/donate)

In this episode we talk to Lee Bratcher & Nathan Nichols of the The Texas Blockchain Council about balancing energy grids with Bitcoin mining, renewables, and how Texas is aiming to become the center of U.S. Bitcoin mining. https://twitter.com/lee_bratcher https://twitter.com/NathanN37784204 https://texasblockchaincouncil.org The Compass Podcast covers everything related to bitcoin mining and relevant industry news. Subscribe and connect with us! Get Started Mining: https://compassmining.go2cloud.org/SH7 Twitter: https://twitter.com/Compass_Mining Telegram: https://t.me/compassmining SUBSCRIBE Apple: https://apple.co/3fNfrdi Spotify: https://spoti.fi/3tSf9G1 Anchor: https://bit.ly/3rmb7UF PocketCast: https://pca.st/bzjjlmhj RSS: https://bit.ly/3chpULV Contact: podcast@compassmining.io