Lee Bratcher | Top Leadership Award 2025

Top Leadership 2025: The Standout Leaders Who Masterfully Guided the Year's Most Significant Transformations

The exclusive selection curated by American Entrepreneur Digital Magazine unveils the Presidents, Directors, C-Level Executives, and Senior Leaders who had the greatest impact on entrepreneurship, finance, technology, and strategic management throughout 2025.

Lee Bratcher

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Lee Bratcher | President and Founder Texas Blockchain Council

Lee Bratcher is the President and Founder of the Texas Blockchain Council. The Texas Blockchain Council is an industry association with more than 75 member companies that seeks to make Texas the jurisdiction of choice for Bitcoin, crypto and blockchain innovation. The TBC helped to research two pieces of blockchain legislation that were passed in the 87th Legislative session and were signed into effect by Governor Abbott. Lee and the TBC team have a specific focus on the regulatory environment around Bitcoin mining in Texas. The TBC hosted the Texas Blockchain Summit in Austin at which speakers like Senator Ted Cruz, Senator Cynthia Lummis and SEC Commissioner Hester Peirce addressed the sold-out audience. He is also a Captain in the US Army reserves working as Tech Scout for the 75th Innovation Command that supports Army Futures Command. Formerly, Lee was a political science professor at Dallas Baptist University teaching international relations and blockchain courses. Lee received his blockchain instructional training from the IBM Watson Research Center in New York.Lee was awarded a master’s in International Relations from St. Mary’s University and is in his sixth year as a Ph.D. candidate at UT Dallas with a research emphasis on blockchain land registries. Lee lives in Richardson, TX with his wife Becca and their three daughters.

About Texas Blockchain Council

The Texas Blockchain Council (TBC) is a nonprofit association dedicated to establishing Texas as the world’s leading jurisdiction for innovation in Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital assets. Founded to drive sustainable economic growth, TBC advances pro-innovation public policy, educates lawmakers, and fosters high-level networking among industry leaders.

Through strategic initiatives such as the North American Blockchain Summit, TBC catalyzes collaborations that accelerate technological development and attract billions in investment to the state. Its members—visionary companies and innovative entrepreneurs—gain exclusive access to lobbyists, educational resources, and business opportunities that shape the future of the digital economy.

As an entrepreneur, join TBC to influence regulations and forge partnerships that turn bold ideas into impactful realities. Texas is not just an emerging hub; it is the epicenter of the blockchain revolution.

Discover how to get involved: visit texasblockchaincouncil.org and elevate your business to the next level.

North American Blockchain Summit (NABS) 2025

The North American Blockchain Summit (NABS) 2025, organized by the Texas Blockchain Council (TBC), marked a pivotal milestone in the Bitcoin, blockchain, and digital assets ecosystem. Held on October 9–10, 2025, at the prestigious George W. Bush Presidential Center in Dallas, Texas, the event brought together policymakers, federal regulators, industry leaders, and innovators to address the real-world impact of blockchain technology across finance, energy, and emerging sectors. With a strong emphasis on proactive policy, NABS underscored Texas’ leadership as the premier global jurisdiction for digital innovation, fostering collaborations that drive sustainable economic growth.

Key agenda highlights included main-stage keynotes from U.S. lawmakers, roundtable discussions on stablecoin policy, and panels on practical blockchain applications—including Bitcoin mining and strategic reserves—and sessions focused on turning theoretical debates into tangible action. Extensive networking opportunities enabled high-value partnerships among government, corporations, and entrepreneurs.

Major outcomes included the on-stage announcement of a strategic alliance between the North American Blockchain Association (NABA) and the Blockchain Association (BA), aimed at coordinating state- and federal-level stablecoin policy. This partnership prioritizes educating state policymakers on the GENIUS Act (Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act), strengthening regulatory harmonization and accelerating digital asset adoption. The summit also celebrated the sector’s growing maturity by spotlighting unsung heroes—local activists and advocacy experts—who have driven legislative awareness and influence. These developments solidify Texas as the epicenter of the blockchain revolution, attracting substantial investment and fostering innovations with lasting impact.

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