Arizona

Highlights: Arizona officials reported losses after scammers increasingly used crypto ATMs to target residents. Crypto ATM scams often rely on fear and urgency to manipulate their victims. The new state rules limit transactions and require refunds when victims report fraud. […]

Highlights: Katie Hobbs has rejected a bill that aims to create a fund for seized crypto assets. The vetoed bill proposed giving the state treasurer control over digital assets taken through criminal forfeiture. Other states like Texas and New Hampshire […]

Highlights: The Arizona House approved HB 2324, aiming to establish a BTC and Digital Assets Reserve Fund. HB 2324 lets the state manage crypto seized during criminal investigations and invest it. Funds from seized crypto sales are split among anti-racketeering, […]

Highlights: After passing the Senate, Arizona has revived the Bitcoin reserve bill. The bill includes a plan involving the seizure of crypto storage and distribution. Reserve funds could be invested in Bitcoin or crypto ETFs. A major Bitcoin reserve bill […]

Highlights: Arizona Governor vetoes crypto bills SB1373 and SB1024, citing volatile market risks. Hobbs signs House Bill 2387 to safeguard users against crypto ATM fraud. Governor favors a cautious approach with HB2749 to manage digital assets. Arizona Governor Katie Hobbs […]

Highlights: Arizona becomes the second state to approve Bitcoin reserve law after New Hampshire. New law helps Arizona manage unclaimed digital assets and create a reserve fund. Texas and North Carolina lead in exploring state-level crypto reserve legislation, according to […]

Highlights: Katie Hobbs, Arizona Governor, has blocked a bill that would allow the state to be the first to create a crypto reserve. Lawmakers remain divided over using public funds to invest in cryptocurrencies. Over 35 states are still exploring […]

Highlights: Arizona passes two bills to allow cryptocurrency reserves, including Bitcoin, in state assets. Governor Hobbs’ veto stance puts Arizona’s cryptocurrency reserve plans at risk. Growing support for state-level Bitcoin reserves reflects a national trend in U.S. states. Arizona lawmakers […]

Highlights: Arizona’s SB 1373 moves closer to law after passing the Senate with a 17-12 vote. Governor Hobbs vows to veto all legislation until disability funding is addressed. Despite market challenges, US states show growing support for crypto investments. One […]

Highlights: Arizona’s House Bill 2387 aims to limit Bitcoin ATM fraud with strict regulations. Bitcoin ATM fraud has surged from $12 million in 2020 to $112 million in 2023. The bill introduces a $1,000 daily transaction cap and operator licensing. […]

Highlights: Dennis Porter states that Utah might be the first to establish a Bitcoin reserve in 45 days. Eric Weiss notes fifteen U.S. states plan Bitcoin reserves pending White House approval. Cynthia Lummis argues Bitcoin can hedge inflation and protect […]

Highlights: Kentucky and South Dakota plan Bitcoin reserve proposals influenced by Trump’s pro-crypto policies. Arizona becomes the first US state to approve a strategic Bitcoin reserve bill. Several states, including Texas and Ohio, follow Pennsylvania’s lead with Bitcoin proposals. Countries […]