*Florida Halts Bitcoin Reserve Bill: What's Next for Crypto Adoption?*
The Sunshine State has put the brakes on its Bitcoin reserve bill, leaving many wondering about the future of state-level crypto adoption.
*The Bill's Demise*
House Bill 487 and Senate Bill 550, which aimed to allow Florida's chief financial officer to invest public funds in Bitcoin, were indefinitely postponed and withdrawn from consideration. This move comes after Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs vetoed a similar bill, citing concerns over "untested investments".
*Why It Matters*
- *State-Level Adoption*: Florida's decision adds to a growing list of states that have stalled or rejected Bitcoin reserve bills, including Wyoming, South Dakota, and Oklahoma.
- *Crypto Momentum*: Despite setbacks, discussions on state-managed digital assets continue behind closed doors, with some lawmakers pushing to revive the bills.
- *National Implications*: The US Senate is also facing challenges in passing landmark cryptocurrency bills, including a regulatory framework for stablecoins.¹ ²
*What's Next?*
- *Arizona's Efforts*: Arizona Senator Wendy Rogers plans to refile her Bitcoin reserve bill, while another bill, HB 2749, proposes using profits from the state's unclaimed property fund to fund the reserve.
- *Other States*: New Hampshire's HB 302 and Arizona's SB 1374 are still in the running, with some experts predicting a potential surge in crypto adoption.³
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