South Dakota Eyes Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Following Arizona’s Lead
South Dakota is set to begin discussions on a bill to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve for the state.
| Key Takeaways: – South Dakota is considering a bill to create a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve, joining a growing trend among U.S. states exploring cryptocurrency in public funds. – Arizona recently became the first state to approve a Bitcoin reserve bill, allowing up to 10% of its public funds to be invested in Bitcoin. |
The push for Strategic Bitcoin Reserves has gained traction, particularly following former President Donald Trump’s pro-crypto stance, which has influenced both state and national interest in the digital asset. Over the past few months, several states in the US have introduced or passed similar legislation, with Arizona leading the way.
South Dakota’s move aligns with a broader trend as various US states and nations explore the idea of ​​incorporating Bitcoin into their financial strategies. If approved, it will officially make South Dakota one of the first states to integrate Bitcoin into its reserves.
On January 27, Arizona became the first state to approve a Bitcoin reserve bill, known as the Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act (SB1025). The state Senate passed the bill with a five-to-two vote, allowing Arizona to invest up to 10% of its public funds in Bitcoin.
The bill also enables the US Treasury to manage and store government Bitcoin holdings securely while ensuring other public funds can be kept in segregated accounts to safely store digital assets.
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