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Senate Committee Chairman Charles Schwertner emphasized Bitcoin’s growing role in financial markets, while industry leaders, including Pierre Rochard of Riot Platforms, backed Texas' Bitcoin reserve bill as a strategic investment during a February 18 hearing

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Support for the bill was evident during a February 18 hearing held by Texas’ Senate Committee on Business and Commerce
Speaking in favor of the bill, Rochard stated, “Bitcoin will continue to accrue long-term value, so now is the perfect time to make a strategic investment.”
Senate Committee on Business and Commerce Chairman Charles Schwertner also emphasized Bitcoin’s growing role in financial markets

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Charles Schwertner
Pierre Rochard

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Riot Platforms, Inc.

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