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Innovation and Cryptocurrencies: Utah on Path to Investment of Public Funds

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2 hours ago


Utah is considering investing public funds in cryptocurrencies with Bill HB 230, which has gained significant approval.

The Role of the State Treasurer

The bill gives the Utah State Treasurer the authority to allocate up to 5% of certain public funds into digital assets including cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin and approved stablecoins. These assets must have a market capitalization of over $500 billion or meet strict stablecoin requirements. To safeguard these investments, the bill mandates strict encryption requirements, where cryptographic private keys will be stored in geographically diversified, secure data centers.

What Sets the Utah Bill Apart?

Utah's bill includes provisions on crypto mining zoning restrictions, highlighting an understanding of the broader impact of blockchain technology on state infrastructure. Additionally, self-custody of digital assets is emphasized, ensuring that no state or local government entity can restrict an individual's ability to self-custody their digital assets using hardware or self-hosted wallets.

Utah Joins Other States

Utah is not the only state considering cryptocurrency investments. Currently, 12 states have proposed legislation to invest public funds in digital assets, including Arizona and Wyoming. Arizona's bill SB 1025 allows up to 10% of public funds to be invested in Bitcoin. The integration of blockchain and digital assets highlights the importance of fiscal sovereignty, as noted by Representative Teuscher.

Following its approval by the Economic Development Committee, Bill HB 230 will move to the full House for a vote. If passed, Utah will become one of the first states to officially invest public funds in cryptocurrency.

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