E20: Shaping the Future of Crypto Legislation with Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council

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.