Arizona Governor Vetoes Bitcoin Reserve Bill
- Arizona Governor Hobbs vetoes bill for state Bitcoin reserve.
- 10% of state funds would have been invested.
- No immediate market impact as funds were not deployed.
Governor Katie Hobbs has vetoed a proposed bill to establish a Bitcoin reserve for Arizona, impacting regional cryptocurrency actions.
The veto reflects ongoing hesitance in adopting public crypto reserves, with no immediate asset shifts detected.
Governor Hobbs Blocks 10% Bitcoin State Investment
Governor Hobbs vetoed a bill that authorized up to 10% of Arizona’s funds in Bitcoin. The decision highlighted concerns over untested investments in state-held assets.
Senator Wendy Rogers led the charge, arguing the state’s need for Bitcoin. However, Governor Hobbs maintained that retirement funds are unfit for virtual currency exposure.
State Endorsement of Bitcoin Halted by Veto
The veto deprives Bitcoin of potential state-level endorsement and fund allocation from Arizona. Governor Hobbs emphasized current investments are among the nation’s strongest.
In political circles, the decision stirred a debate around state risks in crypto, with Senator Rogers critiquing the choice and advocating for state-based crypto adoption.
Failed Crypto Bills Reflect National Hesitance
Other states like Montana and Wyoming have seen similar bills fail, indicating a national reluctance. These cases mirror the hesitance observed in Arizona’s crypto legislation.
Past attempts and vetoes suggest limited probability of US states storing crypto reserves, largely due to the perceived volatility and risk ascribed to digital assets.
Governor Katie Hobbs, Governor of Arizona stated, “Arizonans’ retirement funds are not the place for the state to try untested investments like virtual currency.”
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