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In the latest episode of The Texas Block-Cast, TBC President Giovanni Capriglione (@VoteGiovanni) sits down with CEO James Stephens @KROWNCEO , CEO of @KrownNetwork , to discuss the looming "Quantum Day" and the technology required to protect the global financial system. A TBC Strategic member, Krown is at the forefront of post-quantum cryptography, developing the Krown Network & Qastle wallet to ensure that decentralized assets remain secure against the next generation of computing power. James shares his unique perspective on the unpredictability of quantum mechanics, famously stating, “We only know what quantum wants us to know.” youtube.com/watch?v=M993Px…

This week @TheBitcoinConf in Las Vegas, we brought together some of the sharpest minds in Bitcoin infrastructure and institutional capital for an afternoon that delivered exactly what we promised: high signal, no fluff. Three panels. Operators and experts innovating in real time. Exactly the kind of conversations we love to facilitate. Thank you to our incredible co-hosts and sponsors who made it possible: @WinstonLaw , @NYDIG, Blockstream Capital Partners, and @hodlwithLedn . Your partnership and commitment to advancing serious Bitcoin conversations is what elevates events like this.

Thank you to our new and returning Standard members! We appreciate your support and partnership and look forward to working together. @DataFactoryUS Fortuna Funds GridMatic Retail

Welcome to our newest Strategic Member of the Texas Blockchain Council: @SatokieMining From site selection to full-scale operations, SATOKIE delivers turnkey infrastructure management for energy and compute deployments. Their integrated approach covers power procurement, facility build-out, equipment deployment, and ongoing operations—designed for institutional-grade reliability and long-term performance. We look forward to working with the team!

We've already moved to a bigger room, now we've added a THIRD panel to our side-event at The Bitcoin Conference in Las Vegas next week. Along with our partners @WinstonLaw & Strawn LLP, @NYDIG and Blockstream Capital Partners and @hodlwithLedn , our third panel will focus on: 🔷 Scaling Bitcoin Credit: Retail & Corporate Lending are Building a New Asset Class 🎙️ Adam Reeds, Founder & Chief Executive Officer, Ledn 🎙️ Raphael Zagury, Founder & CEO, Elektron Energy Moderated by Collin Z McVicker of Winston & Strawn, this discussion will provide an in-depth look into product offerings following the AI, Quantum, and the Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure and The New Bitcoin Credit Market: Pricing, Structure, and Scale panels. 📅 Tuesday, April 28 📍 AREA15 🕐 1 – 3 PM 🎟️ Register (required) → luma.com/jltbztr6

After we address AI, Quantum and the Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure, the second panel at our side-event at @TheBitcoinConf in Las Vegas will focus on the markets. 🔷 The New Bitcoin Credit Market: Pricing, Structure, and Scale 🎙️ Peter Janney, Head of Institutional Finance, NYDIG 🎙️ Katherine Dowling, President & Board Director, Bitcoin Standard Treasury Company 🎙️ Rory Murray, CFA, VP of Digital Asset Management, CleanSpark Moderated by Collin Z McVicker of Winston & Strawn LLP, the conversation will focus on Bitcoin-backed lending as it evolves into a true institutional asset class. ​Two focused sessions. The operators shaping it in real time. High signal, no fluff. 📅 Tuesday, April 28 📍 AREA15 🕐 1 – 3 PM 🎟️ Register (required) → luma.com/jltbztr6 Brought to you by the Texas Blockchain Council, @WinstonLaw, @NYDIG and Blockstream Capital Partners. See Comments section for other conversations at the intersection of Bitcoin, infrastructure and institutional capital during the event.

Gray Reed was proud to sponsor the American University Washington College of Law Business Law Program’s event, “The Exploding Digital Asset Market Structure and Evolving Regulatory Framework and Challenges in 2026.” Gray Reed Partner Joshua Smeltzer (pictured far right) joined leaders from government, academia and private practice for a thoughtful discussion on the future of digital assets, including market structure, regulatory developments and compliance challenges. We’re glad to support conversations that help shape the evolving legal and regulatory landscape.

Join the Texas Blockchain Council, Winston & Strawn LLP, NYDIG & Blockstream Capital Partners for an exclusive conversation at the intersection of Bitcoin, infrastructure, and institutional capital at our side-event at The Bitcoin Conference. 🔷 AI, Quantum and the Future of Bitcoin Infrastructure 🎙️Greg Cipolaro, Global Head of Research at NYDIG 🎙️Jonas Nick, Cryptographic Research at Blockstream Moderated by Sean Bill (CIO, BSTR) will separate signal from noise and what it actually means for security, mining and the next decade of Bitcoin. Tuesday, April 28 📷 AREA15 📷 Register (required) → luma.com/jltbztr6🎟️

Innovation is not just about the technology. It is also about how it's communicated. In this clip from the Texas Block-Cast, @JDSmeltzer from @GrayReedLaw breaks down why precision in language was the defining factor in securing their landmark SEC No-Action letter. As digital assets move into real-world applications, from housing to payments, how a product is framed can determine how it is regulated. youtu.be/eCI-L3FGqHk?si…

A huge welcome to our new and returning April Standard members at the Texas Blockchain Council! CBIZ @ccsblaw

Rent is no longer just an expense. It is becoming part of a broader shift in how digital assets are entering everyday industries. In this clip from the Texas Block-Cast, we highlight how @MegPrimePay is bringing blockchain into the housing market with a model designed to turn rent into a pathway toward ownership. Through its rent-back program, users can earn up to 20% back on their payments, reframing what has traditionally been seen as “dead money” into something that builds toward long-term equity. With a formal SEC No-Action letter secured by @GrayReedLaw, this approach is not theoretical. It is a real, regulated example of how digital assets are beginning to reshape industries like real estate. youtu.be/ZBOGTl-Svfw?si…

Digital assets are steadily expanding beyond finance and into real-world industries, and this conversation is a clear example of that shift. We sat down with @GrayReedLaw partners Chris Davis and @JDSmeltzer to unpack their landmark SEC No-Action letter for @MegPrimePay, a breakthrough that sits at the intersection of digital assets and housing. @MegPrimePay is rethinking how people build equity by allowing users to earn back on rent and mortgage payments through its MP Token, bridging real estate and finance in a practical way. In this episode, we explore what it takes to secure a No-Action letter in today’s regulatory environment, how the team navigated the Howey test to position the token as a consumer utility, and what this means as digital assets continue moving into sectors like real estate, payments, and more. youtu.be/xL48mnMUnrs?si…

We are proud to highlight Texas Blockchain Council Strategic Member, Third Coast Bank. Founded in Humble, Texas, Third Coast Bank has grown into a trusted financial institution serving communities across Houston, Dallas Fort Worth, Austin, and San Antonio. With a presence spanning 21 branches and multiple loan production offices, the bank brings a relationship-first approach to modern banking at scale. Publicly traded under TCBX, Third Coast Bank combines the strength of a Texas-rooted institution with a forward-looking mindset, delivering both technology and personal service to meet the evolving needs of businesses and communities. Their commitment to partnership, integrity, and community impact reflects the same values driving the future of digital assets and financial innovation in Texas. We are proud to have Third Coast Bank as part of the Texas Blockchain Council network.

TexCap 2026 brings together the leaders shaping the future of capital markets, and we are proud to welcome Gray Reed as a sponsor. With a reputation for guiding companies through complex legal and regulatory landscapes, Gray Reed plays a critical role at the intersection of capital, innovation, and growth. May 20 | Southern Methodist University Register at texcapcon.com

TexCap 2026 gathers investors, operators, and market leaders shaping the future of finance, right here in Dallas. May 20, 2026 | SMU Register at texcapcon.com

Proud to highlight @Core_Scientific as an Executive Member of @TXblockchain_. @Core_Scientific is building the high-density data center infrastructure powering the next generation of digital innovation, from blockchain to advanced compute. Their focus on speed, efficiency, and responsible deployment is helping scale the systems that underpin a rapidly evolving digital economy. With a culture rooted in ownership, transparency, and collaboration, Core Scientific continues to set the standard for modern digital infrastructure. As Texas advances as a global hub for energy and compute, their role is increasingly important in shaping what comes next.

A huge welcome to our new and returning March STANDARD & STARTUP PARTNERS at the Texas Blockchain Council! @Inc_Salute @CroweUSA @DisruptionBank