Arizona Passes Landmark Bill to Seize Unclaimed Crypto & Launch Bitcoin Reserve Fund

On Wednesday, Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs signed House Bill 2749, giving the state the power to claim abandoned digital assets—including Bitcoin—if owners don’t respond within three years.

The law also authorizes the creation of a Bitcoin and Digital Asset Reserve Fund, which will grow through staking rewards and airdrops, without relying on taxpayer money. This mirrors New Hampshire’s HB 302, which allows up to 5% of state funds to be invested in crypto.

“Digital assets aren’t the future—they’re the present,” said Chairman Weninger. “This law positions Arizona to lead the nation in managing and benefiting from digital currency.”

The announcement helped push Bitcoin above $98,500, adding momentum to state-led crypto adoption.

With Arizona and New Hampshire setting the pace, North Carolina and Texas may soon follow in the race to establish strategic Bitcoin reserves—possibly reshaping crypto’s role in state finance.

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