The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Live from the Washington, D.C., and Austin, TX, policy experts discuss the intersection of Bitcoin, energy, politics, business, and more.
Brian Morgenstern is SVP of public policy for Riot Platforms, one of the world's leading Bitcoin mining companies. He previously served as White House deputy press secretary and deputy communications director for President Trump. He was also senior advisor and deputy assistant secretary of the U.S. Treasury Department.
Zach Whiting is manager of public policy at Riot Platforms. He previously served as policy director and senior fellow at the Texas Public Policy Foundation, state senator from Iowa, and policy advisor to a member of Congress.
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The Peer to Peer Policy Podcast
Texas Leading the Bitcoin Space Race (from the archives)
From December 19, 2024.
In this episode, Brian and Sam discuss:
- Texas is at the forefront of the bitcoin movement.
- The Texas strategic bitcoin reserve bill allows bitcoin donations to the state treasury.
- Bitcoin mining has revitalized rural communities in Texas.
- The bill aims to create a transparent and audited bitcoin reserve.
- Rep. Capriglione's background in technology informs his approach to bitcoin legislation.
- Texas's economy has benefited from attracting bitcoin miners.
- The flexibility of bitcoin mining can help stabilize the energy grid.
- Public support is crucial for passing the strategic bitcoin reserve bill.
- Texas aims to be the first state with a strategic bitcoin reserve.
- The contrast between state and federal bitcoin policies highlights Texas's innovative approach.
- And more!
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