Texas Block-Cast

Today we had the privilege of speaking with Morgen Rochard, the founder of Origin Wealth Advisors, to hear about her journey through finance and Bitcoin. Sit in as we discuss the challenges of starting a new firm, working with a high net-worth population, and how Morgen has integrated her knowledge of Bitcoin with financial planning

What's the secret to building a successful business in Texas? Find out from the man who's been there, done that: Ed Curtis, CEO of YTexas. Today, Curtis is sharing his personal journey from New York City to Texas, and how he's been able to help countless companies make the same move. Learn more or get tickets to the YTexas Summit 2023 here: https://ytexas.com/2023summit/

We had the opportunity to sit down with Neil Galloway, who started out mining Bitcoin as a hobby and turned it into a full-blown career. We'll be talking about the early days of mining and giving you some valuable insights into how you can get started in this exciting field.

Today we have Dan Morrison, the CEO of Amalgamated Sludge, sharing his unique experience in starting up Bitcoin mining on his oil and gas site. Tune in as we delve into Dan's background and his journey back into the energy industry, as well as the mechanics of Bitcoin mining and its potential as an asset.

Bitcoin and blockchain are two of the hottest topics in the world of finance and technology. In this video, we talk to Bitcoin Pierre, a man who has been at the forefront of the Bitcoin revolution. He shares his thoughts on the difference between Bitcoin and blockchain, and why he believes that the real innovation of Bitcoin lies in its decentralization and solving the Byzantine General's problem.

Natalie Smolenski discusses the current state of the global economy and the potential risks of high levels of debt at this year's TBC Summit. Natalie argues that we are currently witnessing the end of a "debt super cycle" and the beginning of an economic depression, as the collapse of major cryptocurrency exchanges and hedge funds has triggered systemic shocks and caused a cascade of insolvencies and bankruptcies. Natalie also highlights the role of the Federal Reserve in increasing the national debt and the potential risks of a loss of confidence in the US government's ability to repay its debts.

In this conversation from the Texas Blockchain Summit, Senator Ted Cruz and Peter McCormack @WhatBitcoinDid discuss the issue of partisan divides in the US government and its potential impact on the cryptocurrency industry. Senator Cruz argues that there is a clear and present danger of crippling regulation coming from the government, particularly from the left, and highlights the need for greater education and collaboration to prevent this. Peter McCormack agrees and suggests that a book called "The Progressive Case for Bitcoin" may be able to help bridge the divide and educate progressives on the importance of Bitcoin.

Join us on the Texas Blockcast as we sit down with Joe Kelly, co-founder and CEO of Unchained Capital. Unchained Capital has been providing non-custodial financial products to long-term Bitcoin holders for years, and they're not stopping anytime soon. Their offerings include a Bitcoin-secured loan, a standalone Vault, IRA products, and even buying and selling Bitcoin.

If you're invested in cryptocurrency, you need to understand the tax implications. That's why we're excited to bring you this conversation with Joshua Smeltzer, a tax partner at Gray Reed. Together with our host, Joshua unpacks the complex landscape of taxation and digital assets.

Welcome to the Texas Blockcast, where we dive into the world of blockchain technology and its impact on various industries. Join host Lee Bratcher as he sits down with industry experts to discuss the latest developments, trends and challenges in the world of blockchain.

In today's episode, we have Ben Harper, Associate Director of Derivatives at Luxor Technologies. Ben shares his experience and background in finance and economics, and how he ended up at Luxor Technologies, where he's helping to build a first-of-its-kind derivatives desk. Tune in to hear more about Ben's journey, the innovative work of Luxor Technologies, and insights on the blockchain industry.