“It is the unconventional mind that understands that success isn’t about attention and accolades. It’s about partnerships and progress.” -Brent Cole

SUITCOINERS. We out here. @Rob Hamilton

While some have proposed working the CLARITY Act into the GENIUS Act as the latter heads to the House for a vote, Senator Hagerty (R-TN) and certain policy analysts, including @Alex Thorn and Zack Shapiro, argue otherwise. More in my latest:

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The CLARITY Act Shouldn’t Be Included In The GENIUS Act Say Senator Hagerty, Analysts

Senator Bill Hagerty (R-TN), the main sponsor for the GENIUS Act, and policy analysts from the Bitcoin Policy Institute and Galaxy Digital believe ...

“It’s time for everything to be perfect, for everything to stop hurting.” -Jets to Brazil, “Cat Heaven” #sadsongsmakemefeelbetter

While Senator Hagerty (R-TN) has recently been in the headlines for sponsoring the GENIUS Act, he also has a vision to make #Tennessee a #Bitcoin #mining hub. I caught up with the senator at @The Bitcoin Conference to learn more.

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Senator Hagerty’s Vision Beyond The GENIUS Act: Make Tennessee A Hub For Bitcoin Mining

While currently focused on stablecoin legislation, the Tennessee senator also has plans for Bitcoin mining and AI data centers in his home state.

My father was a brilliant architect and entrepreneur. He passed away over a decade ago, but I still remember the conversations we had about his work in the last years of his life. He talked about how he always tried to do his best as an architect, despite budget and time constraints. He said the closest he got to designing something almost 100% the way he wanted was when designed the United Artists theater (now a Regal theater) one block south of Union Square in Manhattan. These conversations remain a reminder to me that, while conditions often aren’t perfect, we should always strive to do our best. I keep this in mind as a writer and a creator, as I often feel there’s room for improvement in my work. The fact that my father didn’t feel he’d done his best work until almost two decades into his career reminds me that the process doesn’t need to be rushed, though, and that we should simply aim to do the best we can in our creative efforts, while offering ourselves some grace, especially when circumstances aren’t ideal. Because of what he taught me, I believe that, if you keep at it, you’ll create your masterpiece in due time, and this keeps me going. I’m immensely grateful for this lesson I learned from him today, on Father’s Day, and always. I love you, Dad.

Happy Father’s Day to all the dads out there!