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Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve!
The Convergence of the Energy Transformation and Digital Infrastructure
‘Bitcoin summer’ blows in following Trump, GOP victories
Stablecoins key to U.S. dollar’s reserve currency status, says blockchain policy advocate
Lack of blockchain literacy feeds lawmaker apprehension - Lee Bratcher
Traders are banking on Trump’s pro-crypto action
What to expect on crypto policies depending on US election outcomes
Texas Blockchain Council And Investor Choice Advocates File Network Amicus Brief
Over 86% of Web3 professionals are confident in the future of crypto - Consensys
Texas Instruments scores $1.6 billion from feds for Sherman semiconductor plants
Bitcoin: A ‘Reservoir Of Power,’ US Senator Says In Bold Speech
Texas Blockchain Council endorses Ted Cruz for US Senate
Lt. Governor Patrick breaks with Trump, Abbott, Cruz on Bitcoin, crypto in Texas | Lone Star Standard
Fort Worth began cryptocurrency mining over two years ago. What were the results?
Why Did Trump Change His Mind On Bitcoin?
EIA prepares for second attempt to survey bitcoin miners about electricity consumption
Gray Reed Files Amicus Brief In SEC Digital Asset Gag Order Case Before 9th Circuit Court Of Appeals
Bitcoin Mining Isn’t To Blame For Increasing Texas Power Demand
Full interview with Texas Blockchain Council President Lee Bratcher
Dallas College and Texas Blockchain Council Join Forces To Offer Certificate in Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
Should Crypto Firms Start-Up In The United States?
The Crypto Industry’s Influence on U.S. Elections is Bigger Than Ever, Industry Insiders Say
Bitcoin Miners Are Back Online After Texas Electricity Restrictions, Hot Temperatures Cause
Advocacy groups file amicus briefs encouraging SEC to write crypto rules
Coinbase’s Allies Join Crypto Firm’s Case Against the SEC
Bitcoin Miners Show Muscle Pushing Back Against Warrantless ‘Emergency’ Order
Department of Energy drops emergency survey of Bitcoin miners after legal backlash
Source: Fortune Crypto
Canada, Texas And Paraguay: Changing The Narrative On Bitcoin Mining
Crypto Miners Fight Federal Agencies’ Demands To Reveal Energy Use
Source: Forbes
EIA to temporarily suspend bitcoin miner survey after lawsuit - court document
Source: Reuters
Riot Platforms and TBC Seek Injunction Against EIA Survey
Texas Bitcoin mining industry pushes back on federal survey
The EIA Emergency Information Collection is Alarming
Bitcoin Mining and the Politic-ization of a Once Reputable Federal Agency
Bitcoin Mining and ERCOT - The Data Tells The Story
Bitcoin ETFs: Reshaping Finance and Politics for the 2024 Elections
Bitcoin mining hash rate falls by an estimated 25% amid Texas curtailment
What the Bitcoin ETF Means for Main Street
By: Jason Les & Brian Morgenstern, TBC members
Bitcoin Miners Curtail Operations During Texas Winter Storm
Texas Bitcoin miners profit by using less electricity, advocates say all Texans should get the same chance
Presidential hopefuls discuss Tornado Cash and pending legislation during Stand With Crypto event | The Block
US States Collaborate to Drive Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Adoption
Republican debate highlights: Candidates clash over Trump, China and Israel-Hamas
Inside two mining operations turning Texas power into crypto profits
Bitcoin on the Ballot with Vivek Ramaswamy
Source: What Bitcoin Did
Ensuring Bitcoin Wins with Lee Bratcher
Source: What Bitcoin Did
Global Blockchain Business Council Merges With U.S. Blockchain Coalition to Boost Emerging Technology Advocacy at State Level
Stablecoin bill is a ‘no-brainer’ - Consensys director on US legislation
Political donations aplenty: North American Blockchain Summit event recap
North American Blockchain Summit held in Fort Worth
Source: NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
RFK details importance of bitcoin for U.S. freedoms, ‘It’s a guarantee of democracy’
Source: Thestreet.com
Vivek Ramaswamy unveils presidential policy to advance crypto in U.S.
Source: Thestreet.com
Fort Worth Shines at North American Blockchain Summit, Texas Leads the Charge in Crypto Mining and Innovation
Treasury-yield surge boosts tokenization of real-world assets on blockchains, leading ‘huge paradigm shift’ in finance
Nuanced SEC Regulation Will Be A Net Benefit For Digital Assets
Source: NASDAQ
By: Lee Bratcher
Going nuclear: how the future of cryptocurrency mining is paying out in rural America
Vivek Ramaswamy to Announce Comprehensive Crypto Policy at the North American Blockchain Summit
Canada, Texas, And Paraguay: Changing the Narrative On Bitcoin Mining
Source: Forbes.com
Gary Gensler Flags Bitcoin Fraud; Yet, These Nations See Upsides
‘Fablets’ and More: How SMU Snagged Lead Agency Role in Federal Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub >>Dallas Innovates
SWFI’s FORT North America 2023 Highlights the Nexus of Private Family Capital, Sovereign Wealth & Public Funds; Awards GOOD Fellowships to Disruptors
Stand With Crypto’s DC Educational and Cultural Campaign Spans the Hideaways of Capitol Hill to Its Happy Hours
GridBeyond joins Texas Blockchain Council to digital asset sector
ERCOT seeking regulatory approval before industrial-scale consumers can connect
Source: Dallas Morning News
Bitcoin and Electricity
Texas Bitcoin Miners Contend With Energy Overload: A New Model for Grid Resilience?
Do you really trust the smart contracts in charge of your crypto?
Texas Power Prices Surge 6,000%: What is Means for Bitcoin Miners
Texas Offers New Tax Benefit to Attract Bitcoin Miners
Source: Bloomberg
The Growing Economic Impact of the Web3 Industry - Key U.S. States as ‘Incubators of Good Policy’
Texas Blockchain Summit Rebrands to North American Blockchain Summit
Fort Worth was the first city to adopt bitcoin mining to attract attention. Was it worth it?
3 Most Crypto-Friendly States
President: I Want My State to Be the Ultimate Blockchain Haven
Bitcoin Mining Has a Superpower
Written by: Lee Bratcher
How Texas Became a Global Mecca for Bitcoin Mining
Texas Blockchain Council director announces run for State House
4 Bitcoin Miners Benefiting the Grid And Mitigating Carbon Emissions
Source: Forbes.com
Linking Bitcoin To The Fentanyl Trade, Elizabeth Warren Demonstrates Concerning Bias Against Innovation
Texas Bitcoin Miners Scale Back Operations Amidst Heat Wave
TBC Partners with Dallas Community College in Blockchain and Cryptocurrency Advanced Technical Certificate
Bitcoin Miners Went Dark as Texas Power Grid Teetered on Brink
Source: Bloomberg
More Than 40 States Unite to Launch United States Blockchain Coalition
Digital Asset Customer Protections Signed into Texas Law
Proposed crypto bill would help clear up latest SEC allegations: Rep. Hill
Dallas College and Texas Blockchain Council Join Forces To Offer Certificate win Blockchain Technology and Cryptocurrency
Lone Star State ‘Will Be Silicon Valley’ of Crypto: Texas Blockchain Council President
A&M Team Studying Effect Of Crypto Mining On The Texas Power Grid
Texas legislature passes new bitcoin mining laws
Bitcoin Miners Gain Support From Texas With Two Bills Passed, One Halted
Pro-Bitcoin Legislation Reigns Victorious in Texas As Legislative Session Ends
Texas Bill That Would Limit Miners’ Participation in Cost-Saving Grid Programs Stopped in House Committee
Bitcoin Mining Load Flexibility Can ‘Significantly Mitigate Power Shortages’ in Texas
Bitcoin Miami: 2024 Candidates Robert F. Kennedy Jr and Gabbard Defends Bitcoin and Decentralization
Texas Votes to Require Exchanges’ Proof of Reserves; Next Stop Governor’s Desk
There’s No Such Thing As An ‘American-Style’ Central Bank Digital Currency
The right to use digital assets to be added to Texas Bill of Rights
Texas embraces greener Bitcoin mining with approval of flare gas emission bill
Why the Head of Texas Blockchain Council Does Not Believe Mining Bill Will Pass
Proposed Texas blockchain land registry pilot might be stillborn
US presidential candidate supports Bitcoin, criticizes CBDCs
Biden’s bold move: White House wants crypto miners to pay 3% climate change tax
Texas Is Still a Crypto Mining King | Live Bitcoin News
Bitcoin advocates rally at Texas State Capitol to oppose bill cutting mining incentives
Texas ‘Proof of Reserves’ Bill Passes House of Representatives
WEF mining promo video causes controversy in the crypto market
Texas digital asset service provider bill passes House vote
Texas bill could require crypto firms to show they can cover user balances
Introducing the United States Blockchain Coalition: A Catalyst for US Leadership in Blockchain Technology
Crypto firms will develop ‘offshore’ without clear US rules, Coinbase chief says
Source: Reuters
Marathon Digital CEO: Bitcoin Mining Bill ‘Won’t Change Our Minds About Texas’
In US Crypto Mining Regulation, Where do the States Stand?
Over 40 States to Launch a United States Blockchain Coalition
President on State of Bitcoin Mining | Video | CoinDesk
Bitcoin Miners Will Have Same Rights as Data Centers, Says New Arkansas Bill
Bitcoin leaders push back against SB 1751 restrictions with a campaign ahead of Senate vote
Source: cbsaustin.com
Texas Blockchain Council launches campaign to block anti-mining bill
Texas Steps Closer To Cutting Incentives for Bitcoin Miners
Texas bill seeks to eliminate incentives for Bitcoin miners
Despite industry headwinds, Bitcoin mining booms in Texas
Source: Reuters
GOP Sen. Ted Cruz Proposes Ban on a CBDC
Texas Takes a Stand For Bitcoin Rights with Introduction of New Bill
No Laws, No Policy, No Clarity: The Parlous State of Crypto Regulation - Blockworks
Giving Texans more control over their personal information
Lt. Gov. Patrick: “Today the Texas Senate Announced a Bold Agenda to Fix the Power Grid Once & For All”
Frontier of Bitcoin Mining with Lee Bratcher - What Bitcoin Did
Rep. Giovanni Capriglione files HB 1666 to protect Texas consumer investments in Digital Assets
Texas Lays Down Proposal To Allow Bitcoin as an Authorized State Investment
No Tax On Crypto Purchases - Texas Goes Big On Digital Assets
Source: Forbes
These 5 Crypto-friendly US States Show Initiative on Tax Laws
Texas A&M Has Begun Teaching Students about Bitcoin
Work Group on Blockchain Matters Releases 2022 Legislative Report and Master Plan
Bitcoin Miners Powered Off as Winter Storm Battered North America
Texas Legislature to consider more incentives for crypto players even after FTX collapse inc
Source: Dallasnews.com
Blockchain group urges Texas to become hub for cryptocurrency, other emerging tech
Source: Austin Statesman
Texas governor says Bitcoin is good for the state’s power grid
Despite FTX’s fall, Texas’ crypto industry stays optimistic about its future
Source: The Texas Tribune
Fort Worth’s City Hall Bitcoin Mine Went Viral - and Companies Nationwide Have Taken Notice
Texas Blockchain Council Responds to Senator Warren’s Letter About Texas Bitcoin Mining
Bitcoiners Must Be Politically Involved
Source: bitcoinmagazine.com
Bitcoin mining unearths new opportunities for energy producers
Source: NAPE Magazine, featuring Steve Kinard, Jr.
Texas to Enshrine Cryptocurrency in State’s Constitution
Bitcoin (BTC) Miners Shut Off Rigs as Texas Power Grid Nears Brink
Source: Bloomberg
Why Bitcoin Mining is Taking off in the Lone Star State
Fort Worth becomes the first city in the U.S. to mine bitcoin
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