A Man with a Vision: Meet Bobby Gray, the Heart Behind TEXITcoin
After more than a decade of deep study and careful reflection on money’s true nature, Bobby Gray mined the very first TEXITcoin block on January 26, 2024, right here in McKinney, Texas. That moment wasn’t just a technical milestone—it was the culmination of 16 years spent designing, manufacturing, and passionately promoting gold, silver, and copper coins as honest, alternative complementary currencies. TEXITcoin represents the next bold chapter in a journey defined by the relentless drive to out-think, outwork, and outlast the competition, all in pursuit of real financial freedom.
Quick Facts About Bobby Gray
- Born: 1980 in Philadelphia, PA
- High School Dropout: Left school at 17 to chase bigger dreams
- Entrepreneur: Launched his own tech business early on
- Texan at Heart: Moved to McKinney, TX in 2004, where he’s called home ever since
- Family Man: Married Kira in 2005—building a life rooted in love and shared values
- Monetary Visionary: Founded the American Open Currency Standard in 2008 to champion sound money alternatives
- Crypto Innovator: Created the original Bitcoin commemorative coin in 2012, giving the digital asset its first physical identity
- Complementary Currency Advocate: Testified before the U.S. Congress in August 2012 on the power of alternative currencies
- Global Educator: Worldschooled his children Ashton and Samantha while living and teaching in Thailand and Singapore
- Pioneer: Launched Cold Storage Coins in 2017, bridging the gap between digital assets and secure physical storage
Bobby’s path has always been about challenging the status quo—questioning centralized control, fighting for honest money, and empowering people to take back their financial destiny. From physical coins that made crypto feel real, to secure storage solutions that protected what people earned, every step led him here: to TEXITcoin, a Texas-born, proof-of-work currency built for long-term integrity, community strength, and everyday use.
Bobby’s not just building a coin—he’s building a legacy of independence, one block at a time.