Wyoming, a pioneer in cryptocurrency legislation, has taken another step forward. Representative Jacob Wasserburger has filed the “State Funds-Investment in Bitcoin Act” (HB0201), a bill that would let the state invest a portion of its funds in Bitcoin to establish what’s called a Bitcoin Strategic Reserve and finally show some real financial independence and innovation for Wyoming.
Wyoming has always led the way – from women’s suffrage to the frontier of digital assets,” said Wasserburger. He indicated that such a bill would create some long-term advantages for the state while securing its leadership status with respect to Bitcoin legislation.
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Since 2018, Wyoming has implemented more than 20 crypto-friendly laws, including the famous SPDI framework. Wasserburger claims that HB0201 is the next step to actually enact two of the core values of Bitcoin: decentralization and financial resilience.
Other states, such as Texas and Pennsylvania, are considering similar moves, but Wyoming is at the forefront. Wasserburger is also the backer of federal legislation that would create a U.S. Strategic Bitcoin Reserve to help the country’s financial security in the new digital world.
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“Bitcoin represents financial strength and innovation,” Wasserburger said. “Wyoming must act now to stay ahead.
If passed, HB0201 would further cement Wyoming’s leadership in Bitcoin and likely spur other states to similar action, pushing the entire nation forward with respect to digital finance.