The Last Trade E029: Shaping Bitcoin Policy with Lee Bratcher
December 8, 2023
The Last Trade is a weekly market and macro show from Onramp Media, hosted by Marty Bent, Jesse Myers and Michael Tanguma with a rotating guest. This episode features Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council on bitcoin policy. Onramp Media produces the series.
On this episode of The Last Trade, from Onramp Media, hosts Marty Bent, Jesse Myers and Michael Tanguma are joined by Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council. The discussion centers on bitcoin policy and mining in Texas, covering the state's energy grid, and the effect of mining on energy prices. It also turns to CBDCs, commodity-backed currencies, regional banks, and how local politics shape bitcoin-friendly legislation. The Last Trade is editorial commentary from Onramp Media and is not investment advice.
Chapters
0:00 - Intro 1:56 - The Guests On Jamie Dimon's Public Comments 2:49 - Introducing Texas Blockchain Council 13:19 - Mining in Texas 17:37 - Texas energy grid 21:11 - Mining potential for Texas 25:44 - Area-specific mining challenges 27:39 - Impact of mining on energy price 33:41 - Message from Onramp 34:06 - Systemic fragility of “renewables” 38:00 - Elizabeth Warren and CBDCs 49:24 - Commodity backed currencies 56:27 - Regional banks 1:00:00 - Local politics 1:05:19 - Bitcoin friendly politicians 1:10:34 - Wrapping up
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the guest on The Last Trade episode 29?
Lee Bratcher of the Texas Blockchain Council joins hosts Marty Bent, Jesse Myers and Michael Tanguma (02:49).
What does the episode say about bitcoin mining in Texas?
The conversation covers mining in Texas, the state's energy grid, and mining's effect on energy prices (13:19, 17:37, 27:39).
Does the episode discuss CBDCs?
Yes. The group discusses CBDCs and commodity-backed currencies (38:00, 49:24).
What policy topics are covered?
The discussion turns to regional banks, local politics, and bitcoin-friendly politicians (56:27, 1:00:00, 1:05:19).
This episode is editorial and educational content. Onramp does not provide tax, legal, or investment advice. Bitcoin is volatile and may lose value. Past performance does not guarantee future results.