#DigitalAssetBill

North Carolina Digital Assets Bill Passes House, Moves to Senate for Debate

As Trump embraces crypto nationally, U.S. states are pushing for their own digital asset legislation politicians warms to the idea.

North Carolina's House of Representatives passed a bill that would authorize the state to invest in digital assets, part of a push among states to adopt crypto.

The measure now moves to the Senate for further debate.

Dubbed the "Digital Assets Investment Act," HB92 was introduced on February 10 and passed its third reading in the House on Wednesday.

Primarily sponsored by Republican House Speaker Destin Hall, the bill will allow the State Treasurer to invest in qualified digital assets and consider incorporating them into state employee retirement plans.