Giovanni Capriglione is a public official, technology policy advocate, and former engineering and investment professional who serves as President of the Texas Blockchain Council and as a member of the Texas House of Representatives. His career spans roles in semiconductor engineering, venture and private equity investing, and public sector leadership focused on technology, finance, and regulatory policy. ^[1]

Education

Capriglione graduated from Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a BS in Physics in 1995. He later earned his MBA in Finance from Santa Clara University. ^[3]

Career

Capriglione began his career in engineering roles in the mid-1990s at Cabletron Systems, where he worked on firmware and hardware development for networking products including ISDN and Ethernet-based systems. He later joined Enable Semiconductor as an applications engineer, contributing to the design and testing of Ethernet physical-layer devices, and later took a similar role at Lucent Technologies, where he worked on physical-layer semiconductor board design and system applications.

From 2001 to 2003, Capriglione worked as a design engineer at Agere Systems, focusing on high-speed mixed-signal semiconductor devices. He then transitioned into private equity, joining Pacesetter Capital Group in 2003, where he worked on investment evaluation, due diligence, and portfolio support for small and mid-sized U.S. companies. In 2010, he became Owner and Principal of TAC, LLC, where he managed investment activities including capital raising, deal structuring, and portfolio oversight across a range of operating companies.

In 2013, Capriglione was elected to the Texas House of Representatives for District 98, representing communities in the Dallas–Fort Worth area. In the legislature, he has served on committees focused on pensions, investments, financial services, innovation, and technology, and has been involved in policy areas including taxation, government transparency, cybersecurity, digital privacy, and technology regulation. In 2026, he became President of the Texas Blockchain Council, where he is involved in industry advocacy and engagement related to blockchain and digital asset policy in Texas. ^[2]

Interviews

Threat to Bitcoin

In an April 2026 episode of the Texas Block-Cast podcast hosted by Capriglione, James Stephens, founder and CEO of Crown Technologies, discussed developments in quantum security and their implications for blockchain systems. He outlined concerns that advances in quantum computing could introduce risks to current cryptographic standards used in digital asset infrastructure, with potential impacts emerging earlier than commonly anticipated. Stephens described Crown Technologies’ work on quantum-focused security tools, including a wallet product and a broader blockchain ecosystem built around post-quantum cryptography. He emphasized the need for migration to quantum-resistant systems across exchanges, developers, and users, and cited partnerships to advance quantum security capabilities in the digital asset sector. The discussion focused on preparing blockchain infrastructure for potential future cryptographic vulnerabilities associated with quantum computing. ^[4]

Texas Bitcoin Reserve

In a livestream from Chainblock Financial in October 2025, Capriglione discussed his pioneering efforts in integrating cryptocurrency into state finance, notably through the creation of the Texas Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. He explained how his background in physics and technology influenced his legislative work, highlighting his role in passing laws establishing Texas's bullion depository and promoting blockchain and crypto initiatives. Capriglione detailed the development of the Bitcoin reserve, emphasizing its purpose to legitimize cryptocurrencies, secure assets outside the fiat system, and potentially enable Texas to accept crypto for tax payments. He also touched on the importance of transparency, regulatory cooperation, and the state's attractiveness to tech investment and innovation, particularly in artificial intelligence and quantum computing. Furthermore, he addressed concerns about crypto volatility and energy usage, advocating for responsible investment and regulatory oversight. Capriglione underlined the state's strategic position as a burgeoning tech hub, fostering jobs, education, and technological advancement, while encouraging the next generation of tech-savvy youth to focus on critical thinking and innovation to thrive in the evolving digital economy. ^[5]

Presentations

Quantum Economy

At the Texas Quantum Economy Conference in March 2026, Capriglione delivered a keynote, emphasizing the rapid, exponential technological changes occurring in Texas and globally. He highlighted Texas's significant energy capacity, advanced infrastructure, forward-thinking policies—such as artificial intelligence frameworks and quantum initiatives—and its strategic role in data centers and AI development. Capriglione discussed Texas's proactive stance on energy, defense, and financial technologies, including its leadership in Bitcoin reserves and the integration of blockchain advancements, such as stablecoins, that are reshaping global finance. He underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the need for Texas to lead in quantum research to ensure economic security and national dominance. The speaker stressed that breakthroughs in quantum technology would revolutionize energy, security, and medicine within a decade, calling for stakeholder engagement, policy support, and continued innovation to sustain Texas's competitive edge and secure America's future. ^[6]