#ArizonaBTCReserve

Arizona is poised to become the first U.S. state to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve, following the passage of two significant bills—Senate Bill 1025 and Senate Bill 1373—by the Arizona House of Representatives on April 28, 2025. These bills authorize the state to invest up to 10% of its $31.5 billion in public funds into digital assets, including Bitcoin and certain NFTs, potentially amounting to approximately $3.14 billion in digital assets .

SB1025 permits the state treasurer to allocate up to 10% of treasury and pension funds into digital assets, primarily Bitcoin. SB1373 focuses on establishing a Digital Assets Strategic Reserve Fund, which would manage seized cryptocurrencies and future appropriations. Both bills include provisions for on-chain auditability and standardized risk controls to ensure transparency and mitigate volatility risks .

The legislation now awaits the signature of Governor Katie Hobbs. While she had previously indicated a willingness to veto bills pending resolution of separate funding issues, a recent bipartisan agreement on disability healthcare funding may influence her decision....