#ArizonaBTCReserve Arizona is leading the way in cryptocurrency adoption with its groundbreaking “Arizona Strategic Bitcoin Reserve Act” (SB1025). Approved by the Arizona Senate Finance Committee in January 2025, the bill allows the state to invest up to 10% of public funds-including those held by the state treasurer and retirement systems-into Bitcoin and other digital assets.

The legislation also includes provisions for securely storing these digital assets, potentially within a federally established Strategic Bitcoin Reserve if created by the U.S. Treasury. This move would make Arizona the first U.S. state to officially invest public funds in Bitcoin, signaling a major shift toward integrating crypto into government financial strategies.

In addition, Arizona is considering a related bill (SB1373) to create a digital asset reserve from cryptocurrencies seized in criminal cases, managed by the state treasurer with limits on investment and lending to ensure financial stability.