Texas Blockchain Council

‘Greener Pastures’: Coinbase Leaving Delaware to Reincorporate in Texas

by | Nov 12, 2025
The largest U.S.-based crypto exchange is following Tesla and SpaceX out of Delaware as Texas pitches its Business Court and stronger director protections as a business-friendly alternative. Interest in “DExit” has increased, according to a recent Harvard corporate governance analysis.
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The Last Word: State Rep. Capriglione on Y’all Street, Digital Assets, and a Texas Bitcoin Reserve
by | Nov 22, 2024

“It’s destined to happen somewhere. I’d rather it happen here first.”

Giovanni Capriglione
Texas State Representative
Chair, Pensions, Investments, and Financial Services Committee
…on the potential for Texas to create a Bitcoin strategic reserve ahead of federal initiatives, speaking at the Texas Blockchain Summit in Dallas this week....

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General Counsel Exits MoneyGram To Be Chief Legal and Compliance Officer at Leading Crypto Firm
by | Jun 28, 2024
Robert Villasenor brings more than 25 years of experience to Seattle-based Coinme, where he will help navigate the industry’s legal and regulatory framework as Coinme grows.
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‘Fablets’ and More: How SMU Snagged Lead Agency Role in Federal Texoma Semiconductor Tech Hub
On Monday, the Biden administration unveiled 31 U.S. Tech Hubs in the U.S., including the SMU-led Texoma Semiconductor Hub. Here's a deep dive into how Dallas landed its second federal tech hub in two months, who's involved, and what it could mean for the region.
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Venture Dallas Brings ‘the Premier Venture Capital Conference in North Texas’ to George W. Bush Presidential Center this November

by | Oct 4, 2022
Venture Dallas 2022—a full-day conference to be held Nov. 3 at the George W. Bush Presidential Center—will connect investors from all over the U.S with the “best founders in our region” with the goal of sparking “collisions” and “meaningful connections," co-founder Aaron Pierce says. He adds that those could potentially lead to fundings—and successful exits. Here's a look at why the North Texas startup and VC scene is hopping, and what Venture Dallas 2022 could mean for you.
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Plano Startup Nears Unicorn Status as It Helps Others Build on Blockchains
by | Jun 2, 2022
Launched in Palo Alto in 2018, InfStones relocated its HQ to Plano last year. With a goal of bringing the “AWS experience to Web3,” it's landed a new $66 million funding round and says it's nearing unicorn status—a designation for startups valued at $1 billion. “Our vision is to provide a rugged, easy-to-use Web3 environment to build a more transparent, intelligent world,” CEO Zhenwu Shi says.
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Bitcoin Mining Company Investing $333M for New Facility South of Dallas
by | Apr 28, 2022
Colorado-based Riot Blockchain, one of the world's largest publicly traded bitcoin mining companies, announced plans to develop a 265-acre site in Corsicana—about an hour south of Dallas—adding to its growing presence in the Lone Star State. At full capacity, the development is expected to have one gigawatt of capacity—enough energy to power around 750,000 households.
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Fort Worth Becomes First U.S. City to Mine Bitcoin, Right From City Hall
by | Apr 26, 2022
Fort Worth is positioning itself to be the capital of crypto mining. Bitcoin mining machines donated by the Texas Blockchain Council began running 24/7 today, following a city council vote that authorized the six-month pilot program.

Fort Worth Mayor Mattie Parker plugged in the machines herself live on Twitter this afternoon at 2:35 p.m. “These small but powerful machines mark Fort Worth’s larger commitment to becoming a leading hub for technology and innovation," she said.
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The Texas Blockchain Summit Will Feature Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Other Cryptocurrency Boosters

by | Oct 5, 2021
The inaugural October 8th Texas Blockchain Summit could be a watershed event for making Texas "the jurisdiction of choice" for Bitcoin and other digital currencies. Lee Bratcher, president of the Texas Blockchain Council, will host a wide array of speakers including Texas Senators John Cornyn and Ted Cruz and Wyoming Senator Cynthia Lummis.
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Watch Out Wyoming: Could the Texas Blockchain Council Turn Texas Into America’s Blockchain and Crypto Capital?
by | Jul 28, 2021
The council's president, Lee Bratcher, helped get blockchain and crypto laws passed by the Texas Legislature. Now he's planning for a big blockchain summit in Austin on Oct. 8, and hoping to make Texas "the jurisdiction of choice" for blockchain innovation.
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Texas Blockchain Council and Chamber of Digital Commerce Develop Guide for State’s Adoption of the Technology
by | Mar 18, 2021
The nonprofit trade associations have released the Legislator's Toolkit for Blockchain Technology – Texas Edition to boost the adoption of blockchain across the state. It's the first step toward widespread adoption, and a way for legislators to see what resources are available to address the issues blockchain innovators are currently facing.
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