Texas Block-Cast

As the landscape of artificial intelligence and digital assets evolves, Texas is at the forefront, pioneering legislation that could set the tone nationwide. Recently, the Texas legislative session addressed critical bills, notably impacting AI innovation and the digital assets industry. Establishing the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve In an ambitious move, Texas has introduced the Strategic Bitco...

Decoding the Technological Evolution in Bitcoin: Insights from Dr. Adam Back Bitcoin's Technological Milestones and Their Impact on the Digital Economy Dr. Adam Back, a seminal figure in the cryptocurrency world, recently shed light on Bitcoin's considerable progress and its ramifications for the global digital economy. His discussion delves into the early days of Bitcoin, innovative strides in bl...

U.S. Blockchain and Fintech Roundup: Upping the Ante for Innovation in 2025 In a lively conversation, Representative Giovanni Capriglione and Arry Yu provided engaging insights into innovative moves predicted for the American blockchain and fintech sectors in 2025. The pair discussed the formation and growth of the U.S. Blockchain Coalition, the diverse role states play in policy development, and...

Discover How Blockchain Can Revolutionize Accounting and Finance Ever wondered what it takes to bring transparency to the often murky waters of cryptocurrency accounting? This episode of The Texas Block-Cast is a must-watch for you. In this action-packed discussion, our host, Lee Bratcher, delves deep into the world of blockchain and digital asset accounting with Clayton Lowery, a co-founder of Th...

Discover How Industry Leaders are Shaping the Future of Blockchain Technology Are you ready to dive into the future of blockchain and cryptocurrency mining technologies? In this episode of The Texas Block-Cast, our host Lee Bratcher, President of the Texas Blockchain Council, interviews experts Larry Kom, CTO at Core Scientific, Perry Hothi, Solutions Architect at Block, and Russell Cann, Chief De...

Are you curious about the future of banking with cryptocurrencies? This episode sheds light on how traditional banking is evolving with blockchain technology. In this episode of The Texas Block-Cast, host Lee Bratcher talks with J.K. Walker, Regional North Texas President of Third Coast Bank and Managing Director of Innovation.   They delve into the dynamic intersection of banking regulations and...

Join Zachary Edwards, Polkadot Ecosystem Agent, for an insightful Blockcast of "Polkadot's Governance: Where Token Holders Are the President, Voters, and Lobbyists, All at the Same Time." In this educational podcast, Zachary explores the innovative governance model of Polkadot, highlighting how token holders play multiple pivotal roles in this decentralized ecosystem. Discover the unique features...

Join Monica Gaudioso, Partner at Carrington Coleman, for a compelling discussion on the evolving landscape of decentralized autonomous organizations (DAOs), digital assets, and artificial intelligence. In this special episode of Block Cast, Monica delves into the synergy between these groundbreaking technologies, uncovering the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities. Learn how Carrington Col...

Join Zach Bradford, CEO of CleanSpark, for an enlightening conversation on the pivotal role of datacenters in powering the future. In this episode, Zach explores the intersection of Bitcoin mining and sustainable energy practices, shedding light on the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the industry. Discover how CleanSpark responsibly develops infrastructure for Bitcoin and supp...

Join Matthew Williams, Head of Derivatives at Luxor Technology, for an insightful discussion on the evolving landscape of Hash Rate Derivatives. In this episode, Matthew delves into the intricacies of this emerging market, examining the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities. Discover how these financial instruments are transforming the mining industry and learn about the innovative strategi...

Join Mario Gutierrez, VP of Business Development at Giga Energy, for a riveting conversation on the cutting-edge world of energy infrastructure tailored for data centers and Bitcoin mining. In this episode, Mario dives deep into the latest innovations, challenges, and opportunities in the energy sector, exploring how sustainable practices and advanced technologies are shaping the future of these c...

Join Shanon Squires, Chief Mining Officer at Compass Mining, and Curtis Harris, Director of Marketing and Business Development, as they discuss the dynamic changes in Bitcoin mining after the recent halving. Learn about new trends, challenges, and opportunities in the industry.

Join us with Joe Cutler, Partner & Firmwide Chair, Fintech and Blockchain for Perkins Coie. This amazing conversation goes into the intersection of privacy and regulation in crypto! Listen through as we discuss maintaining privacy in the ever evolving regulatory landscape.  

Join us with J.K. Walker, EVP/Regional President N. Texas & Director of FinTech Initiatives for Third Coast Bank. This amazing conversation goes into the intersection of TradFi, Fintech, and Blockchain! Listen through as we discuss how Texas' business landscape is evolving with Fintech and Blockchain!

Join us with Joe Hayden, VP of Revenue for GridBeyond, for an amazing conversation on energy infrastructure and Bitcoin Mining! Listen through as we discuss managing distributed and flexible energy resources, energy flexibility, and leveraging Bitcoin Mining to enhance the grid!

In this must-listen episode, join us with Robert Valdes-Rodriguez, the Global Head of Sales at Abra, a proud member company of the Texas Blockchain Council. Robert shares exclusive breaking news about Abra, setting a new precedent in the digital asset investment space. Dive deep into our discussion as we explore Abra's innovative strides and the impact of their latest developments on the industry....

Join us as Global Public Sector Chief Technology Officer - Gurvais Grigg - of Chainalysis discusses the often misunderstood narrative surrounding digital assets and their alleged association with illicit activities. Featuring reports from Chainalysis and insights from Gurvais, an expert in blockchain technology and digital security, this discussion aims to shed light on the realities versus the my...

Join us as Congressman McHenry discusses the groundbreaking developments in the world of digital assets. We discuss the comprehensive digital asset Market structure, the FIT Bill, and the Stablecoin Act, revealing the complexities and nuances of regulating these innovative technologies.

Rep. French Hill joins us to discuss the progress of FIT for the 21st Century Act the impact of the FTX scandal on Congress's work, and his thoughts on how the digital asset industry will interact with traditional banks and credit unions. We also talk about the recent Wall Street Journal article alleging that crypto was used to finance the Hamas organization and how that has colored conversations...

Let's dive deep into the inspiring journey of Tim Savage, a seasoned tax partner at Weaver, one of the top 30 public accounting firms in the United States. Join us to explore Tim's early encounters with cryptocurrency that sparked his curiosity and ultimately led to his embrace of Bitcoin and the broader digital asset landscape He also shares invaluable insights into the industry's resilience in t...

He used his poker knowledge to build a groundbreaking company based around digital assets and grid stabilization.

Learn how Cormint is revolutionizing capital formation with Bitcoin-denominated debt. CEO, Jamie McAvity, shares insights into their strategy, optimized for bear market scenarios, making it resilient in all market conditions.

Mattie Parker is reshaping Fort Worth's destiny by embracing blockchain and emerging technologies. Find out why Fort Worth could be the perfect home for your business.

Learn about Marathon's unique business model, technological advancements, and their strategy for efficient capital allocation and rapid scaling in the industry.

Dan Spuller joined us for this episode of the Texas Block-Cast to discuss digital currencies, including CBDCs and stablecoins.