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Indiana Signs Law Allowing Bitcoin in State Retirement Plans

3+ hour, 5+ min ago  (527+ words) Indiana has passed new legislation that allows Bitcoin and other digital assets to be included in certain state retirement plans. Governor Mike Braun signed House Bill 1042 into law, establishing a framework that permits crypto-related investment products through self-directed brokerage options....

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livebitcoinnews.com > illinois-launches-nations-first-community-bitcoin-reserve

Illinois Launches Nation's First Community Bitcoin Reserve

3+ week, 2+ day ago  (321+ words) The Altgeld Gardens district becomes the nation's first state-backed community cryptocurrency savings program when Illinois proposes the Community Bitcoin Reserve Act. On February 5, 2026, Illinois lawmakers declared the first cryptocurrency bill. Senator Jones proposed the Community Bitcoin Reserve Act through Senate…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > oklahoma-introduces-bitcoin-payment-bill-for-state-employees-and-businesses

Oklahoma Introduces Bitcoin Payment Bill for State Employees and Businesses.

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (463+ words) Oklahoma proposes Bitcoin payments for state employees and vendors, expanding choice while the U.S. dollar remains legal tender. Oklahoma has introduced a new legislative proposal that would allow Bitcoin payments for state employees and businesses. The bill reflects growing interest in…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > kansas-lawmakers-are-mulling-a-bill-to-create-a-bitcoin-altcoin-reserve

Kansas Lawmakers Are Mulling A Bill To Create A Bitcoin, Altcoin Reserve

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (615+ words) Kansas lawmakers recently introduced a bill to create a state managed Bitcoin and digital assets reserve fund." This plan does not involve the state buying coins with taxpayer money. Instead, it uses the existing unclaimed property framework." In essence, the…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > crypto-industry-slams-californias-proposed-tax-on-unrealized-gains

Crypto Industry Slams California’s Proposed Tax on Unrealized Gains

2+ mon, 6+ day ago  (585+ words) The proposal presents a 5% tax on the residents whose net assets are over one billion dollars. Notably, the tax applies in part to unrealized gains, extending its application to the traditional measures of income. As such, there is a possibility…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > btc-news-today-florida-proposal-sparks-major-shift-bitcoin-and-etfs-for-state-funds

BTC News Today: Florida Proposal Sparks Major Shift: Bitcoin and ETFs for State Funds

4+ mon, 2+ week ago  (415+ words) HB 183 in Florida suggests the investment of 10 percent of the state and pension money in bitcoin and ETFs, which is an indication of a daring step in managing public assets. The state of Florida is going to extremes with a…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > massachusetts-weighs-bitcoin-reserve-bill-as-lawmakers-prepare-for-hearing

Massachusetts Weighs Bitcoin Reserve Bill as Lawmakers Prepare for Hearing

5+ mon, 3+ day ago  (548+ words) Massachusetts lawmakers are planning to hold a hearing on October 7 to consider a bill proposing a state Bitcoin reserve. Massachusetts is set to debate whether to create a Bitcoin reserve as part of its state assets." The Joint Revenue Committee…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > no-bitcoin-reserve-arizona-governor-vetoes-crypto-reserve-bill-for-the-third-time

No Bitcoin Reserve: Arizona Governor Vetoes Crypto Reserve Bill For The Third Time

8+ mon, 2+ day ago  (686+ words) Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs has thrown another crypto bill out the window once again." According to reports, Hobbs vetoed House Bill 2324, which is a proposal that would have allowed the state to stockpile seized cryptocurrencies in a reserve fund. This…...

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livebitcoinnews.com > arizona-adopts-crypto-law-for-unclaimed-digital-assets

Arizona Adopts Crypto Law for Unclaimed Digital Assets

9+ mon, 3+ week ago  (513+ words) Bitcoin Reserve Fund will hold staking rewards, airdrops." The state can claim unclaimed crypto after three years. Arizona has made a considerable move towards cryptocurrency legislation, as a new law was passed to regulate unclaimed digital assets. House Bill 2749, signed…...