Arizona Makes History: First U.S. State to Embrace a Crypto Treasury
In a bold leap toward financial innovation, Arizona is set to become the first U.S. state to hold Bitcoin and digital assets as part of its treasury. The Arizona House has passed Senate Bill 1025 — the Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act — allowing up to 10% of state reserves to be invested in cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin. The bill now awaits Governor Katie Hobbs’ signature to become law.
This groundbreaking move could revolutionize how governments manage public funds. By leveraging the growth potential of digital assets, Arizona aims to diversify its reserves and hedge against inflation. The bill mandates secure, segregated storage and leaves the door open for Arizona to participate in a potential future federal Bitcoin reserve.
Spearheaded by Senator Wendy Rogers and Representative Jeff Weninger, the bill signals Arizona’s ambition to become a leader in blockchain and digital finance. With Bitcoin trading near $95,000, the timing couldn't be more strategic.
If signed into law, Arizona will not only rewrite the playbook for state-level finance — it will send a powerful message to the rest of the country: the crypto era isn’t just coming — it’s already here.
