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Lee Bratcher is President and Co-Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. He works on blockchain policy, regulation, and adoption in Texas, with focus areas including Bitcoin mining, state Bitcoin reserves, and stablecoins.
2Interviews
2024First on the show
Oct 2025Latest appearance
40 minOn camera
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Latest interview · Oct 6, 2025Why Texas leads the blockchain revolutionWatch the episode →
In their own words
“Secretary Bessant estimated, you know, $3 trillion in stable coin circulation by 2030. That would be a 72% annual growth rate for stable coins.”
“Bitcoin mining is flourishing in the United States about 40% of all mining globally is in the US and about half the mining that takes place in the US is in Texas.”
Key points from the latest interview
- Texas passed legislation allowing Bitcoin to be used as collateral by perfecting security interests through cryptographic key possession rather than traditional UCC filings.
- Texas allocated $10 million to become the first U.S. state to purchase and hold Bitcoin on its balance sheet, signaling institutional adoption.
- Secretary of the Treasury Bessent and SEC Chairman Atkins are positioned as supportive of digital assets and clear regulatory frameworks for the industry.
- Stablecoins are projected to reach $3 trillion in circulation by 2030 with a 72% annual growth rate, currently at $250 billion with high transaction velocity.
- The Texas Blockchain Council represents 90 corporate members including major exchanges and miners, focusing on policy advocacy and business development for the sector.
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