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Oklahoma Senator Proposes Bitcoin as Dollar Alternative

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by Giorgi Kostiuk

2 months ago


Oklahoma Senator Dusty Deevers has introduced a bill allowing residents to receive their wages in Bitcoin. The Bitcoin Freedom Act aims to provide individuals and businesses with the option of using cryptocurrency as a payment method.

Background on SB325

Senator Deevers' proposal aims to give employees the freedom to opt into receiving their wages in Bitcoin. According to the bill, businesses would also be able to accept Bitcoin as payment for goods and services, making participation voluntary. The bill has been filed for consideration during Oklahoma’s 60th legislative session, which will begin on February 3, 2025.

Bitcoin as a Hedge Against Inflation

One of the key arguments behind the bill is Bitcoin's potential to serve as a hedge against inflation. Dusty Deevers has expressed concerns over the decreasing value of the U.S. dollar due to high inflation rates and excessive government spending. With a fixed supply of 21 million coins, Bitcoin is seen as a solution to this problem. Deevers stated, 'Inflation resulting from wasteful spending and money creation in Washington D.C. is reducing the value of the earnings of Oklahomans.'

National Leadership and Financial Sovereignty

Senator Deevers has been vocal about the depreciation of the U.S. dollar and calls for Oklahoma to lead in embracing new technologies, including cryptocurrencies. He highlighted Bitcoin's decentralization as promoting financial sovereignty and personal privacy, making it an attractive option for citizens seeking to shield their assets from government control and inflation. Deevers also criticized central bank digital currencies for restricting financial freedom.

Deevers’ bill aims to create a legal framework for the secure use of Bitcoin in Oklahoma, offering residents more financial freedom and independence. The introduction of the Bitcoin Freedom Act could enhance the state's economy by promoting cryptocurrency adoption and setting a precedent for other states to follow.

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