A huge signal that #Texas is open for crypto business! It’s great to see our state becoming a home for the digital asset ecosystem.
https://t.co/K3Sy7ppprd
Texas lawmakers have advanced legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve!
It’s a meaningful step forward ✅ — but some steps remain before the bill reaches the Governor.
We’ll keep the community updated as things develop.
#TXLege#Bitcoin#DigitalAssets
Texas lawmakers have advanced legislation to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve!
It’s a meaningful step forward ✅ — but some steps remain before the bill reaches the Governor.
We’ll keep the community updated as things develop.
#TXLege#Bitcoin#DigitalAssets
#HB4518 would formally recognize nonprofit associations organized using #blockchain as a legal business structure under state law.
Big shout out to the @TXblockchain_ team for their advocacy on this bill and others supporting digital innovation and job creation.
Happy Friday, from the @CryptoFreedomTX!
One critical community update to share: We are closely monitoring progress of Texas House Bill 4518, which was heard in a committee this week but still needs to be voted on.
HB4518 supports #digital#innovation in Texas!
#txlege
Today, we learned the @SECGov intends to drop a lawsuit against one of our member companies.
Check out the latest on the situation w/ @coinbase.
The shift in the @SECGov’s approach will support the entire digital asset ecosystem.
https://t.co/jWQ0rbSw8T
The SEC has decided to withdraw its appeal in the lawsuit concerning the dealer rule, which was initiated by the @BlockchainAssn and @CryptoFreedomTX. This move marks a significant victory for both organizations and the broader cryptocurrency industry. https://t.co/mzQJyMcv08
End/ Today, under new leadership at the agency, the SEC voluntarily dismissed its appeal, marking a total victory in the case not only for us, but for the innovators, entrepreneurs, and builders across America.
A major victory for digital asset users and creators! The dealer rule had a chilling effect on innovation and risked jeopardizing the leading role #Texas can play in the digital asset revolution.
1/ Today marks a complete victory for us – and the broader industry – in our lawsuit against the SEC over the dealer rule.
The SEC voluntarily dismissed its appeal of the lawsuit over the dealer rule brought by us and @CryptoFreedomTX.
https://t.co/ajuJdrLOI4
Today LEJILEX & industry group @CryptoFreedomTX submitted a new filing in their impact litigation case vs. the SEC which alleges that the SEC exceeded its regulatory power in recent enforcement actions by designating “nearly all” digital asset transactions as investment contracts
Always enjoy a chance to educate policymakers about #cryptocurrency and digital assets. Great turn out at today’s lunch and learn at the #Texas State Capitol.
Thanks to @TXblockchain_ and @lee_bratcher for their leadership in the state.
@CryptoFreedomTX looks forward to partnering with industry allies in #2025 to help shape a thriving digital asset ecosystem in #Texas. We need to support innovators, entrepreneurs, companies, and consumers who are spurring digital asset adoption.
Following the Dec. 4 announcement of their “Bitcoin Treasury strategy.”
As more companies integrate Bitcoin into their balance sheets, can our financial regulatory system keep up?
An emerging trend for corporate treasuries around the world. Many companies based in #Texas are also likely to start adding crypto to their balance sheets in the coming years.
Some interesting arguments here by @nic_carter. No matter where you stand on the topic of a government #Bitcoin reserve, it’s important to educate yourself on all sides of the debate.
My full length treatment of my case against the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve is out in @BitcoinMagazine:
I don’t support a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, and neither should you
(article linked in next tweet)
If you would like a quick sample of some digital asset policy ideas Texas lawmakers have considered in the past, check out our blog post: https://t.co/mNQnP2oOVJ
Put this quote in the back of your mind. Texas should become the “crypto capital.”
It will be interesting to see what steps #Texas lawmakers take to bring that vision to reality in 2025.
By now you heard that the @SECGov’s Broker-Dealer rule was struck down. But what does the ruling mean for the digital asset industry in #Texas?
Read our latest blog post to find out!
#blockchain#cryptocurrency
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