Arizona has made history by becoming the first U.S. state to approve a $BTC reserve, signaling a significant shift in public finance and digital asset adoption. On April 28, 2025, the Arizona legislature passed Senate Bills 1025 and 1373, authorizing the state treasurer to allocate up to 10% of Arizona’s $31.5 billion in public funds—including treasury and pension assets—into Bitcoin and other digital assets .
Key Highlights
• Strategic Bitcoin Reserve: Senate Bill 1025, known as the “ Act,” permits the state to invest a portion of its public funds in Bitcoin, aiming to diversify assets and hedge against inflation.
• Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund: Senate Bill 1373 establishes a fund to manage seized or purchased digital assets, with provisions for lending and risk management.
• Potential Investment: If fully utilized, Arizona could allocate approximately $3.15 billion into digital assets, potentially acquiring around 31,000 BTC.
• Retirement Portfolios: A separate proposal is under consideration to include Bitcoin ETFs in the state’s retirement plan portfolios for government workers . The legislation now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ signature to become law. This move positions Arizona at the forefront of integrating cryptocurrency into state-level financial strategies.
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