State Legislature


Policy

Texas Surges in U.S. States' Race to Put Public Funds Into Crypto

Texas' bitcoin strategic reserve bill clears its senate, while New Hampshire marks a committee win and Utah teeters on a deadline this week.

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Policy

Utah One Vote Away, But Some States Fail to Break Through on Crypto Stakes

Five states' crypto efforts faltered as Texas advances and Utah nears a final vote, leaving the state-level push for digital asset reserves with mixed results.

Texas state senate's Business and Commerce Committee

Policy

North Carolina Joins Growing Number of States Pursuing Crypto Investments

Nineteen U.S. states are weighing bills to put public money into digital assets, some of them similar to the federal pursuit of a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve.

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News Analysis

U.S. Bitcoin Reserve May Be Coming, But States Are Winning the Race

Millions of Americans may soon find out they're crypto investors when their states leap into the markets even before the feds figure out what to do.

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Policy

Inspired by Trump, Florida Official Eyes State Bitcoin Stockpile for Retirees

Citing presidential candidate Donald Trump's remarks on a U.S. strategic crypto reserve, Florida Chief Financial Officer Jimmy Patronis is pushing the idea for state pension funds.

Donald Trump's remarks at BTC 2024 have inspired Forida's chief financial official to put pension money into bitcoin. (Danny Nelson/CoinDesk)

Policy

Nebraska Legislature Approves Framework for Digital Asset Banks

If signed by the governor, the legislation would create a state charter for crypto banks.

Nebraska's State Capitol in a 1924 postcard.

Markets

A Haven for Blockchain: The Case for Wyoming

Three bills in the state legislature, combined with zero taxes and cheap power, should make Wyoming a competitive location for blockchain businesses.

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Markets

Florida Bill Would Legally Recognize Blockchain Signatures, Smart Contracts

A new bill introduced to the Florida House of Representatives aims to legally recognize blockchain records and smart contracts.

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